tamara69 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 hi I have an wolfhound bull mastiff mix he is about 2 and ever since I first got him till now he is scared of everything and he has become aggressive you cant run around him or he bits your ankles and he dog aggressiveness has anyone had this happen to them please help 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra777 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 What have you done to train him that this is not acceptable behaviour? What have you done to try and socialise/desensitise him to things that scare him? For me this would be a job for a professional to observe and give you advice on how you should be handling him. Until then, don't run around him, if you have children definitely make this a rule and if you only have children visiting then keep him strictly separated from them. The last thing the world needs is another mauled child and another media rant about the evils of bull breeds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 (edited) Hi, and welcome. A large dog who is aggressive needs urgent attention. You really need to contact a good trainer who will come to you and assess things- then help you sort it out. There are two D O L members , good experienced trainers whose names are quick to my brain please contact them ASAP and get some help. (presuming you are in Vic.) NEKHBET CLICK HERE COSMOLO CLICK HERE There are more good people .. t Edited August 5, 2011 by persephone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_ Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 You cal also contact Erny on this forum. I agree you need professional help ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdie Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 (edited) . Edited September 17, 2011 by Purdie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_ Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 If the dog is fearful you need more than training - you need a behaviourist (Erny and Cosmolo are, don't know about Nekh but I'm sure she could handle it). Purdie - there is no guarantee that training from day 1 can help a fearful dog. I have a very obedient, well trained girl with extreme fear issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdie Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 (edited) . Edited September 17, 2011 by Purdie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinsella Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 What have you done to train him that this is not acceptable behaviour? What have you done to try and socialise/desensitise him to things that scare him? For me this would be a job for a professional to observe and give you advice on how you should be handling him. Until then, don't run around him, if you have children definitely make this a rule and if you only have children visiting then keep him strictly separated from them. The last thing the world needs is another mauled child and another media rant about the evils of bull breeds I feel like an in law here,Sandra777. Bull mastiffs are a great dog as are wolfhounds. As a mix, it doesn't always work as well due to conflicting instincts. But every purebred dog has to deal with the situations crosses cause and blame falls on the innocent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 If you are on the west side of melbourne or Geelong/Ballarat etc give me an email [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamara69 Posted August 5, 2011 Author Share Posted August 5, 2011 water cars bikes Singhs skatebourds bins lawn mowers he was sceard of prams but i got him out of that nd i got him out of being sceard of large groups of people i dnt no y he is tha way he is i got him from melton so i dnt no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoL Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 What have you done to train him that this is not acceptable behaviour? What have you done to try and socialise/desensitise him to things that scare him? For me this would be a job for a professional to observe and give you advice on how you should be handling him. Until then, don't run around him, if you have children definitely make this a rule and if you only have children visiting then keep him strictly separated from them. The last thing the world needs is another mauled child and another media rant about the evils of bull breeds I feel like an in law here,Sandra777. Bull mastiffs are a great dog as are wolfhounds. As a mix, it doesn't always work as well due to conflicting instincts. But every purebred dog has to deal with the situations crosses cause and blame falls on the innocent. I'll go out on a limb here and say that Sandra777 knows full well the blame purebreds get from crosses going off the rails. I also don't believe she was dissing either distinct breed. to the OP: everybody has given you the only piece of advice you need from this forum: get professional help. The quicker the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra777 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 What have you done to train him that this is not acceptable behaviour? What have you done to try and socialise/desensitise him to things that scare him? For me this would be a job for a professional to observe and give you advice on how you should be handling him. Until then, don't run around him, if you have children definitely make this a rule and if you only have children visiting then keep him strictly separated from them. The last thing the world needs is another mauled child and another media rant about the evils of bull breeds I feel like an in law here,Sandra777. Bull mastiffs are a great dog as are wolfhounds. As a mix, it doesn't always work as well due to conflicting instincts. But every purebred dog has to deal with the situations crosses cause and blame falls on the innocent. I'll go out on a limb here and say that Sandra777 knows full well the blame purebreds get from crosses going off the rails. I also don't believe she was dissing either distinct breed. to the OP: everybody has given you the only piece of advice you need from this forum: get professional help. The quicker the better. No limb SoL - not quite sure where you got the idea that I was anti either breed kinsella. Weren't the words rant and the sad face enough of a clue Dumbarse crosses like this drive me crazy - mastiff types are guardian breeds bred for centuries to be slow to react, utterly reliable and totally dedicated to the protection of their place and people. Sighthound breeds have been bred for centuries to be easily aroused by movement and to chase and bite what they catch - why would anyone with two brain cells cross such breeds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamara69 Posted August 5, 2011 Author Share Posted August 5, 2011 for one i got him off tha internet he is a good boy lyk all dogs they have problems wether its bad or worse then some others its tha same y would people cross some dogs with others its wat dogs they have its not tha dogs foult that they had babys its tha owners that dnt get him desexed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
experiencedfun Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 you are right Tamara, its not your dogs fault that the uuhhmm *breeders* are irresponsible. But it is your duty to seek professional help before anything more serious happens. An untrained, fearful dog is dangerous. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow but when the right/wrong circumstances arise he is dangerous. Please please take the advice you have asked for....at least have the dog assessed so that you know what you have and what you need to do to have a happy healthy family member. Good on you for coming on here and asking for advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra777 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 for one i got him off tha internet he is a good boy lyk all dogs they have problems wether its bad or worse then some others its tha same y would people cross some dogs with others its wat dogs they have its not tha dogs foult that they had babys its tha owners that dnt get him desexed Not saying it's your fault and of course it's not the dogs' fault. It is the people who breed stupid crosses without any knowledge of the temperament of the breeds they are messing with who need a kick up the butt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamara69 Posted August 5, 2011 Author Share Posted August 5, 2011 yep thats right i have hes comin out nxt week to asses him hopefully he goes bak to hes old self well if u want to see pics of him add me on facebook coz i cant uploaded them on here the pic is to big its tamara-lee kadlecik hope u all have a good rest of tha day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
experiencedfun Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 well done Tamara, please come back and update us on how you go. cheers EF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 yep thats right i have hes comin out nxt week to asses him I hope the trainer is a good one , and I hope all goes well. You have a small child? Even more reason to get this problem fixed by someone who knows their stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamara69 Posted August 5, 2011 Author Share Posted August 5, 2011 so tru but my son nd my dog grow up together im just worrid bout other kids i dnt want them getting hurt my dogs has bitten two people b4 but that was ova a dog fight twice nd they were trying to seperate them so i dnt want it happing agian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinsella Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 (edited) What have you done to train him that this is not acceptable behaviour? What have you done to try and socialise/desensitise him to things that scare him? For me this would be a job for a professional to observe and give you advice on how you should be handling him. Until then, don't run around him, if you have children definitely make this a rule and if you only have children visiting then keep him strictly separated from them. The last thing the world needs is another mauled child and another media rant about the evils of bull breeds I feel like an in law here,Sandra777. Bull mastiffs are a great dog as are wolfhounds. As a mix, it doesn't always work as well due to conflicting instincts. But every purebred dog has to deal with the situations crosses cause and blame falls on the innocent. I'll go out on a limb here and say that Sandra777 knows full well the blame purebreds get from crosses going off the rails. I also don't believe she was dissing either distinct breed. to the OP: everybody has given you the only piece of advice you need from this forum: get professional help. The quicker the better. No limb SoL - not quite sure where you got the idea that I was anti either breed kinsella. Weren't the words rant and the sad face enough of a clue Dumbarse crosses like this drive me crazy - mastiff types are guardian breeds bred for centuries to be slow to react, utterly reliable and totally dedicated to the protection of their place and people. Sighthound breeds have been bred for centuries to be easily aroused by movement and to chase and bite what they catch - why would anyone with two brain cells cross such breeds? I must really think more before I write - I knew what I meant to say and it's come out ar*e up. By in law, I meant I had the same point of view as yours but coming from the other side of the family (wolfhound) I didn't mean to imply you were anti either breed, just that I understood your frustration. I spent too many years in IW rescue to not understand. Sorry if I didn't make it clearer in my post. efs. Edited August 5, 2011 by kinsella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now