Oh dear, well I see I am not alone. It is more of an embarassment. Because people usually make catty comments like EDUCATE your dog. Some dogs just never get along with other dogs, I think they are really protecting us but we do not need it. I Have been looking at muzzles for Bandit but jeeze, they are so small and I feel ashamed to walk the streets with this tiny 3.75 lbs dog in a muzzle LOL:D :eek:

I don't mean to laugh, but that DOES sound kind of funny:D . On the other hand, I'm really sorry you're having such a time with little Bandit! And you just got him; it's not like the poor dog will learn instantly, so just explain to people calmly that he's had a rough life til you got him and you're "saving" him.

Oh no, I didnt just get Bandit, I have had him since he was 11 weeks old. He is 9.1 months old now, and completely house trained. Just the barking. I just spoke to the trainer, she will come to my home and we will do a walk, then she can see what the problem is:thumbup: . Also, she recommends he being put back in welpenschool and start all over again. The muzzles are the size of an egg LMAO I am just ashamed to muzzle him LOL, but if it will stop the barking then dang, I must:eek:

The new puppy Bijou is here 1.5 weeks and he is not barking just observing. I should say SO far, when Bandit was small he was like that, then the devil broke loose in his mouth LMAO:D :eek:

My dogs been socalized, but when we go anywhere and they see another dog they go beserk also, very embarrassing and not easy picking up two when they are acting like that, once i let them sniff the other dog they settle down, but that is kind of scary when you dont know the other dog:eek:

Oops...sorry about that...somehow I got the two dogs mixed up! I knew you'd had Bandit for awhile and since he was a puppy.

Yes, and esepcially if it is a big dog and you dont know them. Some small dogs no matter how much training they get will do this. But it is embarassing

Not a problem they are the same breed and size:D

I am having the same problem with Nolee.. He attacks all other dogs. This weekend was horrible. He grab my friends tiny Yorkie by the face and did not let got. It was very scary! He has never done this. He always growl and bark like he wanted to attack , but never did! I have already put him in classes and only help with the dogs he got use to in class. All other dogs, he is still aggressive towards. I just don't know what to do. I guess Nolee will never have any doggie friends!:(

I have the same problem with Tootsy. She goes beserk whenever she sees another dog. People get very annoyed!! I try to explain (over the ferocious racket she makes) that I am trying to cure her of this but, sometimes, they just go off in a huff. They seem insulted that Tootsy does not like their dog. I just have to let it 'go over my head' and not get upset. I have just ordered a tiny muzzle and hope that this might work. It is going to look ridiculous - this tiny dog with a muzzle on - but what can I do! Should this not work, I am going to try the spray collar (or maybe both together!! LOL!) They make one for little dogs. I will let you know if I have any success.

Luv

Franceen

Pixie will go crazy if another dog starts barking at her..and for a tiny 3lb dog she can make quite a noise i can tell you!:eek: She seems to get very excited and vocal when seeing other dogs running and playing off the lead..I think its because she get so excited and wants to join in..I feel so bad for her..i can't let her off and join in..I would never catch her again and she could get hurt!

Stay with the dog school classes and make an appointment to meet with the instructor privately, before the next class.

I also found that the type of collar used is very important in training.
I agree too with others here that barking and aggression can be very different behaviors.

Remi is great with other dogs in class. However, if a new dog joins the group, he and most of the other dogs in the class are not happy. He attempts to make eye contact or bark. The eye contact is, what I believe, the start of the problem. Because we all know in class that this will happen when a new dog arrives, we correct the dogs immediately, preventing the eye contact, growling or barking, even before it happens. It takes constant vigilance but it works for all of us.

Another tip the instructor gave us has to do with focus and attention. If the dog is focused on the handler because there is a treat involved, he is less likely to look over at another dog. We practice this when we do figure eights in class and our dog has to pass close by two other dogs who are standing as "stanchions". I keep a treat in my fingers but I do not let it go. Permitting Remi to nibble on the treat while the others are moving around him has really worked.

Hope this information has helped!

Good luck with your training.