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Belle Noir · 08-30-2011, 10:58 PM

I have to second Teresa.
May I add that what she is also doing is a form of resource guarding. That resource being toys and YOU. You have to let her know in no uncertain terms that attacking the other dogs is NOT OK.
I would watch her carefully, a lot of times dogs are talking and we don't hear it, by way of body language. By the time the dog actually attacks, it has probably given warning several times that an attack is eminent. I have found most often that a hard stare is the first warning, then head/ear position, then body position, (It's hard to explain, but the dog looks more rigid, and lifts themselves higher, even if they haven't actually moved. When standing, it's like they go up on their toes and stands higher) then lip lifting, which then leads to vocalization (growling).. Of course this is generalized, and some dogs give almost nonexistent cues, and not in that order.
I try to correct when the dog is doing the hard look, while they're still THINKING about attacking, and avoid the bad behavior before it actually starts.
I would also not allow rough play until her her behavior improves with the other dogs, and limit it even when it does.
Terriers can get very bite happy when playing, which can lead to fighting, even when everyone was getting along fine. Bailey has to learn she is not allowed to bully and terrorize the other dogs. They're being polite and respectful by avoiding her, but that is reinforcing the idea that she can boss them around and prevent them from having toys and spending time with you.

And I would also take time and pick up Cloe and pet her, and correct Baily every time she goes after her. She has to get used to not being an only dog anymore. Even if you're on the sofa or bed with them both, and Bailey is behaving, then decides to go after Cloe, you correct Bailey, and put her down.
She will learn that being bad means she doesn't get to have time with you, and that Cloe and the other dogs ARE allowed to be near you, and you are allowed to pet them.

Consistency is the key, you have to correct her every time the bad behavior manifests, otherwise she will try try try again.

08-30-2011, 10:58 PM	#7
Belle Noir YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reading, PA, USA Posts: 258	I have to second Teresa. May I add that what she is also doing is a form of resource guarding. That resource being toys and YOU. You have to let her know in no uncertain terms that attacking the other dogs is NOT OK. I would watch her carefully, a lot of times dogs are talking and we don't hear it, by way of body language. By the time the dog actually attacks, it has probably given warning several times that an attack is eminent. I have found most often that a hard stare is the first warning, then head/ear position, then body position, (It's hard to explain, but the dog looks more rigid, and lifts themselves higher, even if they haven't actually moved. When standing, it's like they go up on their toes and stands higher) then lip lifting, which then leads to vocalization (growling).. Of course this is generalized, and some dogs give almost nonexistent cues, and not in that order. I try to correct when the dog is doing the hard look, while they're still THINKING about attacking, and avoid the bad behavior before it actually starts. I would also not allow rough play until her her behavior improves with the other dogs, and limit it even when it does. Terriers can get very bite happy when playing, which can lead to fighting, even when everyone was getting along fine. Bailey has to learn she is not allowed to bully and terrorize the other dogs. They're being polite and respectful by avoiding her, but that is reinforcing the idea that she can boss them around and prevent them from having toys and spending time with you. And I would also take time and pick up Cloe and pet her, and correct Baily every time she goes after her. She has to get used to not being an only dog anymore. Even if you're on the sofa or bed with them both, and Bailey is behaving, then decides to go after Cloe, you correct Bailey, and put her down. She will learn that being bad means she doesn't get to have time with you, and that Cloe and the other dogs ARE allowed to be near you, and you are allowed to pet them. Consistency is the key, you have to correct her every time the bad behavior manifests, otherwise she will try try try again.