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I "think" Cody has dog aggression issues, so off to obedience school we go. I was recommended to a private training school, not a Pet Smart or PetCo Place. Trainer concentrated on the aggression issue. Cody weighs 12 lbs We trained with larger dogs, minipin & border collie, not at the same time, one week the minipin, next session the border collie. Cody kept lunging at them, trainer used command word "leave it" would turn and walk in opposite direction. This I need to practice with him. I have to drive to where there is pet store like PetCo, Pet Smart, places were there would be other dogs. Then practice the "leave it" command. Training sessions ended late Oct. cold weather, rain, snow, hit us so I was not able to start his training, but I have the knowledge and the tools, weather permitting we will work on this. I how ever think it is Cody being on lease causing his actions, he always looks and acts friendly when he sees other dogs, but when we get close he STARES him down, then starts with a low growl, but tail is always wagging. I believe is he is off leash a meet and greet would be better, if he felt threatened he would be free to run away, I feel the confinement of a leash causes him fear, thus the aggression. But, you can try the leash with your dog. Take your dog on leash, when the bull dog is out and your dogs into Cujo mode, in firm voice say leave it, turn and walk in opposite directions, do this in short 5 to 7 minutes sessions. Do it on a daily basis, several times a day if you can. Is the bull dog the only dog your pup acts this way to, or is it any dog he sees. Does this happen on a leash walk or does this bull dog live next to you and yards are separated with a fence. Be careful with your 1.8 lb baby, as sweet as this bull dog is, a time may come when this bull dog may get fed up with your tiny baby showing aggressive attitude and snap back at him. Your pups behavior is a safety issue. These wee little babies think they are big dogs in small bodies, they are fearless. Good luck