[Bellabean]

Originally Posted by Magnus

I have similar issue with Magnus. He's ok with the big dogs he knows but with the ones he doesn't, it almost seems like he wants to fight. When I try to turn around and walk the other way, Magnus won't budge. He'll try harder to charge. A guy I know that trains big dogs says pulling him away when he's in that mode is just fueling him more.

So now I stand in front of him, blocking his view and try to distract him with a treat. Once he calms down, he gets a treat. I get him to sit, stay, and gets another treat. I keep a treat in front of him while letting him watch the other dog and wait for the other dog to be far enough where I know Magnus won't react. Then he gets the praise and the treat.

He haven't fully trained but I'm seeing improvements. I'm just glad he's food driven.

Much better than pulling away!