petal79

Thanks for the advice! I will go onto the website on the weekend for a read. I've only ever had him on leash when we're outside of the house. He seems to pull me over to other dogs but I don't give in as the other dogs are usually not on leash.. and this is a fairly busy street too. I may be reading too much into it but I don't want to take the risk and allow him to walk over for a sniff and risk him being snapped at and then have him retaliate. He introduced him to my OH's parent's dog - a great dane x ridgeback. They had a little toussle outside the gate but it seems like it was to sort themselves out and he got sat on by the great dane.. was a funny sight but it was over in 2 seconds and all was fine. He was allowed into the backyard for a run around, although the great dane was a little suspicious of him - i think he thought Ned was going to be a stayer and he wasn't going to have that! lol! I have to also say he is thought to be 4.. and whilst I would like to think that it's never too late to teach new tricks.. the obedient school might help curb his agression issues.. or apparent aggression issues. I may follow your advise and book him for a session with the school. It wasn't going to be a private session but seems a little expensive - its with ADT ? Or something..

I replied to another post with this but I think perhaps I might some advice in this section of the forum. [...] I just got a Ned as a rescue.. he arrived yesterday and bringing him for a walk, I realised he was a little aggressive towards other dogs. But I think I was more worried about what he would do as we don't know his background and reactions - yet. But I would love to know what we can do in such situations to discourage them from being that slightly aggressive? I have been pulling him back on the harness and giving him a firm NO.. would that be the right thing to do? We're also hoping to have him 'ignore' the cat.. not sure how as yet!! But suggestions are welcome!! I am looking at bring him to obedient classes but it might be a little later as I can't afford the expenses for now .. I'm not looking for a free advice to avoid classes but I guess I am after advice on what I can do in the meantime? He's always on a leash whereeve we go now, except for when at home.