Debk67 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Hi I have a 7 yr old jrt, he is a social dog and I take him to puppy parks. Trouble is in 2010 he got attacked by a staff and was severely wounded with wounds deep they couldn't stitch. Good news he made a full recovery. Bad news every time he sees a staffy's he becomes aggressive and tries to attack, so I have to either put him on the lead or leave puppy park every time a staff arrives. What can I do to resolve this issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsadogslife Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 (edited) Contact an experienced dog trainer and explain the problem. This is something that sounds to me can be overcome with the right advice. In the meantime stop taking your dog to dog parks where he is likely to meet Staffy's as it only reinforces his behavior or worse, it could lead to trouble for you and your dog. Edited January 29, 2012 by itsadogslife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Contact an experienced dog trainer and explain the problem. This is something that sounds to me can be overcome with the right advice.<br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: verdana, tahoma, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(238, 242, 247); "><br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: verdana, tahoma, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(238, 242, 247); ">In the meantime stop taking your dog to dog parks where he is likely to meet Staffy's as it only reinforces his behavior or worse, it could lead to trouble for you and your dog. I agree with this .... jane harper is a name mentioned on here a lot for folks in QLD ... perhaps contact her and ask her help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debk67 Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 Thanks when I get money I'll contact the person, in the meantime I don't want to stop his outings as I have a very small yard and he enjoys playing with all other breeds except for staffy's. I found it weird that he can recognize staffy's and only is aggressive towards that breed and fine with all others. It must be really etched on his memory as before he got attacked he was fine with all breeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_ Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 I started a thread of things to do with reactive dogs to keep their minds and bodies active when off leash possess problems-I'm on my phone so searching is hard but I'll try to find it tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lavendergirl Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Perhaps stick to the small dog off leash parks in the meantime until you can access some behavioural training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debk67 Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 Thanks guys :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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