By no means am I an expert, but I do watch the Dog Whisperer...alot! From what I've learned the best thing you can do when the dogs start being too rough is to calmly place yourself in between them as a physical barrier. This let's the aggressive dog know that you are in charge and that it is not okay to attack the weaker dog. It also helps to know your dog. To know the difference between playing and aggression. With my yorkie, who beats up on my 70lb lab I know he's playing when he has his ears whipped back (it's the same thing he does when I'm petting him), now if his ears are sticking straight up and he is showing teeth I know he's being aggressive, not playful. Hope this helps! |