I have an 11 month old staffy. He has the most beautiful nature and is very submissive when it comes to other dogs.
The last couple of months we have had two encounters with puppies where he has showed signs of aggression. The first encounter I thought it was because he wasn't neutered and obviously neither was the male or female puppy. He stands over them growling but that's as far as I have allowed it to go. So I had him neutered literally two days after that in a hope that would fix the issue! But since then he has done the same to another little puppy. He starts off friendly and then when he does that I second guess myself if I trust him not to do anything! As I said he is usually so submissive and any other dog is always boss over him! Including his maltese and jack russell friend!
He lives with a small maltese and they play and he has never hurt him. That's why I don't think it's a size issue.
It's just when it comes to puppies any ideas at all? How can I fix this?