Soon after being attacked by another larger dog Bruce began showing this behavior, but never attempting to actually bite, mainly the barking and the posturing. I was beside myself, so I took him to a trainer and behaviorist...While he is still that way at times it is improved to the point that it is seldom and he is actually considered one of the friendliest at his daycare...This is what we learned to do...Mimic alpha dog behavior and TAKE HIM DOWN when he acted this way...DO NOT WORRY HE HAS NEVER BEEN HURT AND I WOULD NEVER HURT HIM!!! When he became aggressive I was taught to first grab hold of the scruff of his neck then pick him up (not by his neck, picking up his body don't worry) and flip him onto his back and hold him down looking him directly in the eye. About a week of this and he got the hint.
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