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Originally Posted by kalina82  Oh, and i just read roxyluv's post on using Cesar's method of putting the dog on its side/back. Honestly i would not do this with fagan. It can make the situation worse. This method shouldn't really be used at all by owners. I'm not gonna say it shouldn't be used at all, PERIOD. i do think it works when Cesar does it but he is a professional and knows the proper way to do it. with Fagan's history or lack there of, i wouldn't push it. |
I would agree totally with not using Cesear's method in this case you will increase the fear reaction as he will bark and snap with the dog further away as mum hurts him when dogs get close. "I will freak out when they are 5 feet awy instead of three and maybe then I will be safe. "I would call in a professional using positive based training methods only and it does not need to be that expensive if you can find the cause and set up a program you can do your self with limited hands on by the pro or only uses as back up.
We do not know his history so he may well have been rolled by a big dog or not seen them before. Not sure how long you have had him but i suggest a baby gate between him and the others so he can see and make no contact.
If he is calm as one of the other dogs walk by toss him a treat so he knows calm is what you want. Do not let him rehearse the bad behaviour as someone else suggested as it will ingrain it deeper.
Other suggestion is a muzzle tends to take the wind out of thier sails so they can think with the brain not the teeth but you most be right there at all times so he is not made to afraid of a dog getting to close or rolling him when he can not defend himself.
Other suggestion find a very nice very stable dog that speaks dog well and let him teach the dog life is ok with other dogs. I have the great good fortune of access to one and have watch him let a dog run repeatedly into him until the dog got he would not get hurt by him. the next time they meet the dog went to run at the dog and he simple said no and they have been friends ever since. After that you pair the safe dog with a nice smell and a treat and go find another safe dog and pair it with the same sent and treat and you teach the dog through treat and smell other dogs are safe but you best know for sure second dog is a sweet heart too.
Some of these guys just never learn proper dog body speck and can not read when another dog is safe or they need to worry. You learning the speack skills will help in teaching him that life is ok. So looking into On talking terms with dogs.
JL