I have a little female who is VERY aggressive with my husband and son (not with me though). She "regulates" them both constantly and if they do something she feels they shouldn't she's all over them snarling and barking (she's never bitten). But I'm telling you it's vicious. Something as simple as them getting up off the couch....if she doesn't like it...she will tear them up.
Our vet, who is an amazing caregiver and wonderful with animals, taught us that when she does this to simply pick her up and turn her over on her back and stare into her eyes intently. Nothing hard or mean, just simply have the person she does it to pick her up and lie her on her back in their arms and force her to lay that way for several minutes while you look at her without looking away.
The results have been amazing. She actually kind of hunkers down afterwards and is very docile and loving, almost as if she is asking for forgiveness. Our vet says that is exactly what would happen if she was in a pack of other dogs, they would pin her down and assert their dominance over her by holding her there and staring at her.
I don't know if this will help you, but you should try it with Twinkles and see if there is any change. I wish you luck. |