Beth'n'Bear

This behaviour is not unusual for an Anatolian that considers itself number one in the hierachy. You need a dog professional who has experience with this type of breed. The ASDC - Anatolian Shepherd Dog Club of Australia will be able to refer you to dog professionals who have experience with this breed - there is also 30 years of experience at the helm with the Club President who can offer you knowledgable advice and recommendations of what your options are for your current situation. EMAIL: [email protected] Thank you everyone for your help and will certainly act on your advice. Before I adopted him I read up on the breed but that is the extent of my knowledge. Before Bear I had a Domerman/Dane X and he was wonderful but I had him from puppyhood so we grew together. Now I think Beth'n'Bear need to learn a few things and hopefully it will become a loving partnership.

He was on the lead and was socialising with the dogs and all of a sudden one particular dog just went for him. I managed to pull Bear away and then not 10 minutes later we were waiting to go for our training and another class came past and Bear made to move towards another dog, I pulled him back and the other dog lunged, Bear did the same and other owner lost their balance and the dogs came together. I did not take him to obedience this week I thought I would give him a break, but we still practiced in the park. He is such a lovely dog. Everytime I am near him he wags his tail and always looks for cuddles & pats. I try to reassure him and praise him. I am hoping that when he feels comfortable & safe in his new home that he will become the loving animal that Anatolians are supposed to be. I live in Melton

It seems to have started when I took him to dog obedience and he was attacked x 2 within 10 minutes by other dogs. He was a bit jumpy but settled down with plenty of encouragement. The next night my daughter said he growled & showed his teeth at her. He was very aggresive at dog grooming (yet was fine 1st time there) and on Friday he jumped into the car I told him t come out he just sat there I reached into the car to take hold of his collar and he grolwed & showed his teeth at me. I yelled at him told him to get inside the house. He did so. Wagged his tail when I came inside (happy to see me) I told him to go lay down and I ignored him for the rest of the night. The problem being I have no idea what homelife he had before I adopted him. I know that for the first week he was sick and wuld not eat. 2nd week had to feed him by hand. Now he is eating well.

I have just adopted an Anatolian Shepherd who is 5. I have had him 3 weeks and even though he has had a lot of changes in his life he seemed to be coping, but this past week he has be growling & showing his teeth. I am not sure how to handle this situation as Anatolians are a placid animal. I would appreciate any help/suggestion/advice that can be provided.