Aggression in dog it need sorting.

walwin

vax2002 wrote: »

Just a question, what do the other 2 dogs do whilst this one is trying to rip your flesh from you ?
Do they intervene or do they fear away.
Most dogs would intervene and attack the aggressor, it is common pack mentality to defend the Alpha members.
however if they fear away, then they see the aggressive dog as the Alpha and there lies your problem.
The dog is challenging you for pack leadership.
A dog that does not recognise its master as its master is a dangerous dog that will turn on you.
last time you had trainers on your feet, next time you might not be so lucky.
Often a change of ownership can sort such dogs, some people will not put up with challenges and will quickly put the dog in its place.

Here we go again with your Alpha male theory

Shame there's no rolling eyes emoticon so this will have to do :mad:

Person_one

vax2002 wrote: »

Just a question, what do the other 2 dogs do whilst this one is trying to rip your flesh from you ?
Do they intervene or do they fear away.
Most dogs would intervene and attack the aggressor, it is common pack mentality to defend the Alpha members.
however if they fear away, then they see the aggressive dog as the Alpha and there lies your problem.
The dog is challenging you for pack leadership.
A dog that does not recognise its master as its master is a dangerous dog that will turn on you.
last time you had trainers on your feet, next time you might not be so lucky.
Often a change of ownership can sort such dogs, some people will not put up with challenges and will quickly put the dog in its place.

Why do you never post on this board apart from to condemn and vilify people's pets? I've never seen you actually be helpful or interested, just nasty. DT is the place for that I think.

vax2002

Why are you posting twice in different accounts ?

Welshwoofs

I got a dog behaviourist in for a few non-aggressive fear issues mine had and it was approx £40ph. I had 3 visits to sort the issue out. You'd need to find out from your insurance whether it's covered or not.

As others have said though, it could be a medical issue that's the root of it so you really do need to do some tests if this is newly exhibited behaviour.

Person_one

vax2002 wrote: »

Why are you posting twice in different accounts ?

When two people who think you're wrong, its pretty interesting that you assume its one person with two identities!

Youdontseeme

I wouldn't normally suggest this as I think resuces are under enough strain these days but if you have a local "no kill" rescue they probably have a behaviourist who they could reccommend at a lower cost or perhaps even cover the cost for you. (If this is the case a hefty donation when funds allow would be in order though!) I know the rescue that I help out when I am home does this not sure if it is common or not though.

Good luck!

YDSM

dottygirl

Hi Im not sure if this will help but I cant read and run. A few years ago I got my lovely dog from a rescue centre. He was lovely however he kept running away. I could not afford a dog behaviourist (£160 referred by the centre) a friend recommended someone called Dognbone man. He was only £20 and he was amazing. I think they are a national firm. Hope this helps. I dont have any connection to the company hopefully you get the help your dog needs.

Person_one

You might well be able to get a behaviourist through your insurance company, I know of a few people who've done that but not all providers offer it, check your policy and give them a ring.

Caroline_a

I too think this may be a health issue. Your vet may be trying to save you some money, but your dog really needs a proper assessment as in maybe a brain scan/x rays as others have said.

Personally, I'm not sure a behaviourist is the right call at the moment. Behaviourists are great, however if the 'bad' behaviour isn't observed (and you could pay ££s!) then the behaviourist won't be able to look at a correction or amendment of such behaviour.

If you could pin down each time it happens and replicate it for a behaviourist's visit, then that would possibly work, but from what you say it appears to be a very random aggressive act although from what you say, only at feet - is this correct?

It's difficult on here to give any sort of behaviour advice as of course we aren't seeing what the dog is doing, how he is reacting and if there is anything that he is particularly reacting to. So my advice to you is to think back, see if it is totally out of the blue, if there are other instances of aggression to a lesser degree, and go back to your vet to ensure that he helps you find the best next way forward.

Crisp_£_note

vax2002 wrote: »

Just a question, what do the other 2 dogs do whilst this one is trying to rip your flesh from you ?
Do they intervene or do they fear away.
Most dogs would intervene and attack the aggressor, it is common pack mentality to defend the Alpha members.
however if they fear away, then they see the aggressive dog as the Alpha and there lies your problem.
The dog is challenging you for pack leadership.
A dog that does not recognise its master as its master is a dangerous dog that will turn on you.
last time you had trainers on your feet, next time you might not be so lucky.
Often a change of ownership can sort such dogs, some people will not put up with challenges and will quickly put the dog in its place.

The other dog does nothing and isnt bothered.

Husband wasnt in the room and I was just sat quietly on the sofa watching TV, and the other dog was in the garden.

dizziblonde wrote: »

Who's that trip-trapping under my bridge? Oh its the dog-hating troll of the pets forum.

First step - full vet check in case there's anything underlying that's causing the dog pain or distress that he might not be showing you visibly but would be enough to cause him a change in behaviour... if he's got a sore bit or something and thought your foot was going too close and might hurt him - could explain a lot - even toothache or similar would put anyone on a short fuse over time.

Ring the vet and ask if they know any decent, accredited behaviourists in the area - last thing you want is someone going wanna-be Cesar Millian on your dog.

The one bit that reads to me is he'd just finished a treat and your husband got up to move - did he get the wires crossed in his brain that you were going to take any treaty crumbs away from him (I know the crumbs from a biscuit can keep one of mine amused "hoovering" for a good 10 minutes more)? In that case it sounds like food guarding type issues - worth really looking at exactly what's leading up to these incidents very closely to see if there's one consistent trigger.

You've got some very energetic breeds of dog in that mix as well... is he getting enough exercise and stimulation to keep the collie part of him, and the lurcher bit that may or may not have a braincell (cos the sighthound bit of the lurcher part sure as heck won't!) occupied?

I have noticed he is a bit stiff in occasion in his back legs, so was infact going to take him in to check for arthritis, but the behaviour has been going on much longer, long enough not to be associated directly but I dont suppose it helps and could be a contributor of late to the worsening of his behaviour.


Thanks for the help so far.