stonecutter Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Hey everyone Very excited for our jap spitz puppy coming home tomorrow We live in a neighbourhood where everyone in the surrounding houses and lot owners have dogs. There are labs, maltese x, staffy, bc x I've met all of the dogs - the labs are great and friendly, same with maltese and bc x. However, the staffy is very dog aggressive. I know: * she did not attend puppy pre-school * she did not get basic training * she does not get dog-to-dog socialisation * a lot of negative reinforcement in very loud tones is used * gets very stressed when meeting other dogs - through the fence, through a screen door, on lead (owners have not tried letting her meet other dogs off lead) - barking, very strong ridge of fur along her spine sticks up - physical restraint is necessary - she's attempted to get through a security screen door. At some point I'm going to organise a meeting between my dog and other vaccinated dogs owned by our neighbours - they're all pretty good at sit-stay with distraction - but I'm not keen at all about letting her meet the staffy. The staffy has started attempting to get into the house by chewing fences (she's an outside dog) recently and I've sent her owner details for Steve @ K9Pro - her OH is getting sick of her destructive behaviour and has raised the idea of surrendering her (and given her behaviour - I think it might be unlikely without remedial behavioural work she'd be re-homed, so PTS). So my instincts and what I've read say keep my dog away until she can prove that she can meet adult dogs without going crazy. Am I right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diva Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 If the Stafford is dog aggressive, I'd not be wanting to have my dog meet her under any circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 If the Stafford is dog aggressive, I'd not be wanting to have my dog meet her under any circumstances. Same. If it is dog aggro, it WILL attack your dog, could injure or even kill a puppy not to mention any psychological issues that may arise. I would stay far away from any dog that is known to be not friendly with other dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dxenion Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Our 6 month old pup was attacked on a beach by a large breed dog that dragged it's owner across the sand to get to us. Although it didn't make contact, it did psychologically scar our pup for life. That same pup is now 11 years old and we still have to monitor any dog introductions very carefully. Your pup is in a crucial developmental stage and a bad experience could scar her for life. Trust me, it's a lot of stress having a fear agressive dog thanks to the action of a irresponsible dog owner all those years ago. Whilst socialisation is very important, you are right to limit it only to stable friendly dogs that will give your pup a positive experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Sibs Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Follow your gut feeling. Keep pup away from the aggressive dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecutter Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 Thanks everyone I had a feeling I wasn't crazy but some days I can't tell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SezzNJunebug Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 (edited) * she did not attend puppy pre-school * she did not get basic training * she does not get dog-to-dog socialisation * a lot of negative reinforcement in very loud tones is used * gets very stressed when meeting other dogs - through the fence, through a screen door, on lead (owners have not tried letting her meet other dogs off lead) - barking, very strong ridge of fur along her spine sticks up - physical restraint is necessary - she's attempted to get through a security screen door. The staffy has started attempting to get into the house by chewing fences (she's an outside dog) recently and I've sent her owner details for Steve @ K9Pro - her OH is getting sick of her destructive behaviour and has raised the idea of surrendering her (and given her behaviour - I think it might be unlikely without remedial behavioural work she'd be re-homed, so PTS). Sorry off topic but poor girl, I can imagine she'd be a very frustrated unhappy dog I hope Steve can help her with her owners You are definitely making the right decision. A meeting would be bad for both dogs. Edited April 7, 2011 by Sezz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fox Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Only socialise your dog with RELIABLE, known dogs - perferably adults with solid ob training. you don't and IMO shouldn't let your dog meet every random dog in the street. Simply avoid the staffy. No reason for you to feel bad about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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