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Upland4Ever

Upland4Ever

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He won't stop being aggressive, and he's cut. His drive for hunting and retrieving is second to none. But I don't know what else to do.
 
I guess you mean aggressive to other dogs. I would start walking him with a leash and have someone walk another dog with you. Let him know you are always in charge.
 
Let him know who is boss. Next time he tries that in the blind stand tall and pin his neck to the ground with the soul of your boot and let him know that that crap is never allowed.
 
David03

Upland4Ever said:
If there's a down bird, or if we're standing in the bold and the other dog cones near, he will bust out fighting
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Going after another dog at a trial will cause immediate drop and could lead to dog being banishment in severe or repeated instances--

He MUST MUST learn that any times he starts that crap he is going to lose to the -
ALFA AND THAT IS YOU--THAT MUST BE STOPPED--GET AFTER HIM --TAKE HIM DOWN--LET HIM KNOW--IT WILL NOT BE TOLLERATED--

I had two like that --it can be stopped --but he must learn he will always lose in the end --TO YOU:eek:

Good luck--stay firm--:cheers:
 
First of all, being neutered has nothing to do with this. Totally unrelated. Personally if it was my dog, he would be gone. Down the road. I do not tolerate aggression, which is why it has never been an issue I've had.

You need to take a stand. Make its known this is intolerable. But don't be aggressive when it happens. Firm.
 
David0311

mnaj_springer said:
First of all, being neutered has nothing to do with this. Totally unrelated. Personally if it was my dog, he would be gone. Down the road. I do not tolerate aggression, which is why it has never been an issue I've had.

You need to take a stand. Make its known this is intolerable. But don't be aggressive when it happens. Firm.
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I,m a little confused by your last sentence where you say don't be aggressive when it happens but firm--

Are you saying not to take him down --hard--when this happens??

Just asking!1
 
david0311 said:
I,m a little confused by your last sentence where you say don't be aggressive when it happens but firm--

Are you saying not to take him down --hard--when this happens??

Just asking!1
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He only does it when hunting. He's very calm and loving all other times.
 
david0311 said:
I,m a little confused by your last sentence where you say don't be aggressive when it happens but firm--

Are you saying not to take him down --hard--when this happens??

Just asking!1
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I'm saying be in control. Beating the crap out of the dog won't accomplish what the OP would like. And it may make it worse.
 
David0311

mnaj_springer said:
I'm saying be in control. Beating the crap out of the dog won't accomplish what the OP would like. And it may make it worse.
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No one said any thing about beating the crap out of the dog:(
By taking him down it was meant he has to go onto his back and be convinced that you the owner are the alpha and the boss and fighting will not be tolerated if that includes a good shaking as well so be it--

What would you suggest ---(maybe clicker training??)
 
David, I'm not trying to start an argument here. And I never accused anyone of anything. I just offered advice to the OP. So chill out.

And for the record, clicker training won't work for this.

What I would do is while in complete control, pick the dog up by the scruff and firmly say right in his face "NO!" And that's that.
 
David0311

mnaj_springer said:
David, I'm not trying to start an argument here. And I never accused anyone of anything. I just offered advice to the OP. So chill out.

And for the record, clicker training won't work for this.

What I would do is while in complete control, pick the dog up by the scruff and firmly say right in his face "NO!" And that's that.
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No argument here :cheers:

We are actually on about the same page I think--I Would do,the shake up mode you recommend but if it was a on going problem would still take him to the ground an put him in the canine submission position and me in the Alfa position to,get,my point across--would feel no need to strike the dog--


Guess I may have taken offense on the "beating the crap out of them statement"

I don't ever condone that--if anything I get criticized for being to easy on my dogs--

About three weeks ago my sweet 9 year old female was attacked by my neighbors dog while she was on my deck--causing damage around her eye's and other wounds--did I say no-no bad dog when I separated that dog from mine -NO-BUT I did not beat the crap out of it
though the temptation was there

By the way the clicker statement was facetious and meant as a joke :eek:

Have a great season:cheers:
 
david0311 said:
No one said any thing about beating the crap out of the dog:(
By taking him down it was meant he has to go onto his back and be convinced that you the owner are the alpha and the boss and fighting will not be tolerated if that includes a good shaking as well so be it--

What would you suggest ---(maybe clicker training??)
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I would not take him to the ground either. If he is that bad about fighting, then what happens if he gets in a fight with a dog in front of the other dogs owner, and someone besides his owner tries to break it up. Eventually that dog thinks that when he does this behavior, a human is going to put me on my back. And when a different person besides his owner tries to break it up, that person gets bit. Because the dog does not want that person to take him to the ground. It sounds to me like competition anxiety. Cant handle competition. Choke chains and pinch collars work on aggressive dogs. Sucks having to inflict pain on your dog but probably what is necessary. Like someone else in this thread said, walk him with another dog in the field, or have him retrieve with another dog there. When he starts to go after the other dog, yank the chain. As soon as he stops and is submissive, flick the cord with a whip motion to make the collar loose again. Make the other dog walk by him or run by him with dummy in his mouth, if he gets aggressive again, pull the cord. Repeat. If that dont work you may be hunting solo alot! Good luck man.
 
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