Post by rinjik on Apr 7, 2014 19:40:21 GMT
My 4 year old English Springer (FN - she had a pseudopregancy, so was dressed) has had this problem for a while now and just can't seem to figure out how to get around it. She doesn't like anyone apart from the family she grew up with. Out on walks she lunges for other dogs/cyclists/young children etc, with the intent to cause harm because she is afraid (i.e. the 'fight' part of 'fight or flight').
I have read using treats as a distraction to try and condition and get used to the presence of others and that it's actually a good thing, but she doesn't like treats that much when she is out and I never really get the chance to work on it when people are only walking by with their dogs.
Any advice would be much appreciated!
I am also perhaps looking for someone around the area (Falkirk in Scotland), who would be willing to help with their dog to try and condition mine (at least a dog that will stay around for more than 30 seconds). It would be much appreciated so I can try different methods to try and calm her down before she gets to 10/10 fear aggression.
Kind Regards
I have read using treats as a distraction to try and condition and get used to the presence of others and that it's actually a good thing, but she doesn't like treats that much when she is out and I never really get the chance to work on it when people are only walking by with their dogs.
Any advice would be much appreciated!
I am also perhaps looking for someone around the area (Falkirk in Scotland), who would be willing to help with their dog to try and condition mine (at least a dog that will stay around for more than 30 seconds). It would be much appreciated so I can try different methods to try and calm her down before she gets to 10/10 fear aggression.
Kind Regards
