Why do they do that?

• 11-03-2009 10:14 PM

  Loretta L Joined on 09-02-2009 Posts 37 Points 55

  Why do they do that? Reply Contact  My 3 shepheds and I walk a local trail where we pass a house that has two dogs who always seem to be outside, (in a fenced yard) every time we pass by they bark at us, which is understandable, but what I dont understand is while they're barking at us the one dog (a shep mix) always turns around and attacks the other dog, then he starts barking at us again... Why would he attack the other dog like that ??  I feel bad for the other dog. I almost dont want to walk that trail anymore, I dont want the other dog to get hurt just because we're walking by...

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• 11-03-2009 10:18 PM

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  erica1989 Joined on 02-21-2007 Clearwater, Florida Posts 4,363 Points 410	Re: Why do they do that? Reply Contact  it's redirected aggression. the dog get so worked up - it attacks the closest thing to him...
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• 11-03-2009 10:31 PM

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  Liesje Joined on 03-02-2007 Posts 9,918 Points 655

  Re: Why do they do that? Reply Contact Yep, the dog redirects his excitement and frustration.  Nikon used to do it to Coke when someone new came over and got the dogs all hyped up.  He doesn't do it anymore, or we make sure he has a toy in his mouth anytime something exciting might happen.  He also gets his Kong and shakes it to death when he is fence running with the dog next door. http://vankelderdogs.dutchbingo.net http://www.schhmi.com

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• 11-03-2009 10:55 PM

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  Jewlieee Joined on 03-23-2007 MI Posts 7,322 Points 4,610	Re: Why do they do that? Reply Contact Yep. Abbie does this frequently. Its a work in progress because you have to not only train the dog to react more appropriatly to stimulation, frustration and anxiety, but you also have to be aware of what sets you dog off and try to control the environment so that the dog does not go beyond that threshold of anxiety, etc.
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• 11-03-2009 11:12 PM

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  griffinej5 Joined on 09-10-2007 Pa Posts 2,783 Points 60	Re: Why do they do that? Reply Contact  Max used to grab and shake the door mats. We lost quite a few that way, until we started putting his rope beside the door, then he would do that instead. You just had to stay out of his way or risk getting whacked in the frenzy. Emperor of the Markie Fan Club
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• 11-04-2009 6:24 AM

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  Kim_MacMillan Joined on 11-21-2006 Eastern Canada Posts 1,600 Points 200	Re: Why do they do that? Reply Contact If it were me, personally, I would either leave a note or talk personally to the owner to let them know it is happening (they may have no idea), or abandon walking that trail altogether. I just know that I wouldn't be comfortable knowing that I (or my dogs) was the stimulus that caused the aggression to happen. Zipper, 6 yo. Gaci, 5 yo. Shimmer, 2.5 yo.
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• 11-04-2009 7:27 AM

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  spiritdogs Joined on 09-10-2007 Posts 11,731 Points 1,020

  Re: Why do they do that? Reply Contact Kim_MacMillan: If it were me, personally, I would either leave a note or talk personally to the owner to let them know it is happening (they may have no idea), or abandon walking that trail altogether. I just know that I wouldn't be comfortable knowing that I (or my dogs) was the stimulus that caused the aggression to happen.   Good advice.  If there is ever a breach in the fence, undoubtedly you would be the target, not the dog's companion.  Regional Director for Massachusetts, International Positive Dog Training Association Director, SeniorCare Pawsitive Connections Program AKC CGC Evaluator #3669 Therapy Dogs, Inc. Tester/Observer Sioux, CGC, TDInc. Maska, CGC, TDInc. Sequoyah, CGC Fergie, Retired Lap Dog, Age 20 1/2 Dancer, CGC, TDInc. (1989-2006) #1 Heart Dog In memory of Mike, please become an organ donor today. "If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them and what you do not know, you will fear. What one fears, one destroys." - Chief Dan George "The fidelity of a dog is a precious gift demanding no less binding moral responsibilities than the friendship of a human being. The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth can ever be." ~ Konrad Lorenz

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• 11-04-2009 11:12 AM

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  espencer Joined on 09-25-2006 St Louis Posts 3,497 Points 300

  Re: Why do they do that? Reply Contact I've seen it before. There is a house with 3 or 4 pekineses. 2 of them always bark at Chuck when we pass by and one of them ussually nips at the one next to him. The bad thing happened when the third pekinese just once came to see the commotion (clearly older than the other 2). The 2 young ones teamed up and ganged up on the older one to the point that the older one was on the floor and the other 2 on top biting him if he moved. The older one just decided to stay quiet and the 2 other ones released him. The older one got up and was limping after that. I went to the front door and i told the owner (a really old lady) that her dogs got into a fight, one of them was limping and probably she should check on it. I have not seen the older dog again (probably he is inside all the time now) but the other 2 still nip at eachother every time we pass by. It's so bad that i have seen one of them biting the fence with frustration. "There are not bad dogs, only bad owners"

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• 11-04-2009 11:26 AM

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  Loretta L Joined on 09-02-2009 Posts 37 Points 55	Re: Why do they do that? Reply Contact   I think I will take your advice... I never even thought of what would happen if they do get out of the fence, there would be no way for me to  break up a fight with that many dogs, plus I dont want to see the other poor dog get hurt... So better safe than sorry I say, we'll walk the other way... Thank you everyone for the information...
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