ash&elar Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 just brought home a american X aussie bulldog puppy he is 10weeks old and growls when you pick him up or do anything he doesnt want you to do, he also growls and snaps at the other dogs, this seems pretty bad to me, ive also got 2 small kids aged 2 and 7months and do not want to take any chances so im just wondering what i do to get him out of it? how do i disapline him when he growls? im really worried about him biting one of the kids, if i cant get him to stop then he is going to have to go, he seems like a really nice pup other than that. any help would be very appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevafollo Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 where/who did u get him off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 (edited) I would be ringing the breeder and asking for advice. I am sure they can help you in some way. See if the dog was doing it with them, and what they did to handle the problem (if it did do it before). Edited January 13, 2008 by Terrorbull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash&elar Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share Posted January 13, 2008 i got him off people out on a farm in a neigbouring town, i dont think he would of dont it while they had him, he has only done it 3 times and we keep doing what got him growling and he has stopped, still want info though if anyone can help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 just brought home a american X aussie bulldog puppy he is 10weeks old and growls when you pick him up or do anything he doesnt want you to do, he also growls and snaps at the other dogs, this seems pretty bad to me, ive also got 2 small kids aged 2 and 7months and do not want to take any chances so im just wondering what i do to get him out of it? how do i disapline him when he growls? im really worried about him biting one of the kids, if i cant get him to stop then he is going to have to go, he seems like a really nice pup other than that. any help would be very appreciated. Have you had him checked over by a vet? he could be in pain for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevafollo Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 i agree get him checked out if hes fine i'd be seeking professional help as he is so youn g u really dont want to stuff it up and people on here can give u endless advise but none of it compares to face to face help!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmolo Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 You need to seek assistance from a qualified trainer- it may be some normal puppy behaviour. Or it might be more serious and no one can tell you which without seeing the pup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 (edited) I have PM'ed you Edited January 13, 2008 by persephone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash&elar Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share Posted January 13, 2008 thank you all, i will look at the sites, i am a pretty experianced dog owner and have done dog obediance with my other dogs, i kno the american bulldog is a very dominant breed i did my home work way b4 i got him, mum was there she is the aussie bulldog and was a lovely girl, sweet natured easy going, dad wasnt there, it was a planned mating, both dogs are apparently well bred, mum looked very healthy. i know it is not normal puppy behavour, planning on going to vets tomoz going to try puppy classes see if i can socialise it out of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Hope it's something you can get on top of quickly. Looking forward to photos , if you can post them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash&elar Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share Posted January 13, 2008 yes i am really hoping i can get him out of it im going to be very disapointed otherwise, can i use photo bucket to post the pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pandii Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Yes you can use photobucket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 , mum was there she is the aussie bulldog and was a lovely girl, sweet natured easy going, dad wasnt there, it was a planned mating, both dogs are apparently well bred, mum looked very healthy a Cross cross breed. Why did they cross the two dogs? We have an Aussie and i have seen a few Americans, is it common to breed larger dogs to smaller dogs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevafollo Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 an planned breeding? and what where they hoping to acheive from this planned breeding? do u know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash&elar Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share Posted January 13, 2008 i posted pics of him in the puppy pics post, honestly i think they just thought hmmm they will make nice puppies lets do it! all the pups were american bulldog looking personally i recon you wouldnt be able to tell their mum is aussie, he is a really nice pup apart from the growling he hasnt growled at the kids was playing with them this morning (under my very close and watchful eyes) he was fine, i think it may be a dominate thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 How much did he cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash&elar Posted January 14, 2008 Author Share Posted January 14, 2008 lol personaly too much 4 a cross bred dog, 600, original price was 800! times that by 9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 that is a lot to pay for a X breed mutt People make me sick. did you ring the "breeder" and talk about them? I still dont get why they would cross these 2 breeds?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loz Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 hi, this is my first time on here so I hope i am doing this right. in regard to aggressive puppies, i have a 5 month old pure bred bull terrier who has become really aggressive around food. if we go near him when he is eating he growls and makes this awful shrieking noise! we also have two other dogs, who he tries to attack if they go near him when he is eating. any advice as to how we can get this behaviour to stop as he almost tried to bite me this morning when I found him raiding the treat box and tried to get him out of it! he is extremely dominant, which im sure has something to do with it. please if anyone can help as apart from that he is a lovely dog, who generally loves people except when there is food around!?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash&elar Posted January 16, 2008 Author Share Posted January 16, 2008 hi, this is my first time on here so I hope i am doing this right. in regard to aggressive puppies, i have a 5 month old pure bred bull terrier who has become really aggressive around food. if we go near him when he is eating he growls and makes this awful shrieking noise! we also have two other dogs, who he tries to attack if they go near him when he is eating. any advice as to how we can get this behaviour to stop as he almost tried to bite me this morning when I found him raiding the treat box and tried to get him out of it! he is extremely dominant, which im sure has something to do with it. please if anyone can help as apart from that he is a lovely dog, who generally loves people except when there is food around!?? hi loz, i am the original poster you will get more help if you post a new post! i hope you find some help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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