Does any one have any suggestions how to train my dogs not to lunge or chase other dogs and cats?
Boomer and Thumper are great together but every time I walk them they go running and bark at other dogs and cats. Its getting very tiresome. I am afraid to let them socialize with other animals as I do not know how they will react. I took them to the park (kept them on a leash) and they were fine until a dog got too close then they lunged for her. For the most part they are fine with humans. Males they can at times lunge at them also but not as often and if you approach them nicely they seem to be better behaved.
I would love some advice as to how to curb this behavior as my neighborhood has lots of stray cats and owners walking their dogs both on and off leashes.
The foster home they were in had other dogs and the foster mom said they did fine, but didn't care for the bigger dogs. When I visited them there the bigger dogs were crated and the smaller dog they ignored the whole time. I think once they get use to another dog they may be fine but I am too scared of what they will do beforehand to let that happen. I have plans to bring them with me to Thanksgiving where there will be another dog but I am very nervous about it and may end up leaving them at home
http://pics3.city-data.com/forum/ima...lies/frown.gif They also have their first grooming session next week and I don't know how they will be with other dogs. I will bring their carrier so they may need to stay in that.
I have them in training classes at Petco but they do not go over aggressive behavior. (More command training i.e. sit, lay, leave it alone) I would really appreciate any suggestions or resources to help with the matter.
Thanks,