[quote user="corgichick"]A few days ago she started humping my leg....like 15 times a day! [/quote] Humping is a dominance behavior so this pup needs to be on a strong NILIF program. I had a female that was not dominant, but who regularly humped her pillow, so it must feel good, too. Links...

[quote user="FourIsCompany"]It's not about who goes through the door first, it's about an orderly exit through a small portal. [/quote] I agree. Much of our energy spent with our dogs involves teaching them impulse control. Circumstances like leaving the house, greeting, meal time,...

[quote user="KatG"]I rescued a dog this past April (on April FoolsDay!) and he has gotten aggressive as he is growing - and is about 7.5 months old 45 or so lbs. [/quote] You have a doggie teenager!! Same problems as with human teenagers - pushy and sometimes ill tempered. Follow spiritdog's...

[quote user="PoWdErPuFf PoM"]when i first got her she was almost fully potty trained , and now she is not so much anymore.but the main issue is, after her spay and after she completely healed, she seems to be alot more agressive and protective. she growls at anything or anyone that approaches...

daisy1007 , welcome to i-dog!  [sm=welcome2.gif]   [quote user="daisy1007"]Hopefully I won't get hateful comments like I do from other forums. [/quote] Connie, don't worry!  The goal here is to help you keep your dogs.     [quote user="daisy1007"...

[quote user="melindar "]Is there anything that I can suggest to my "neighbor" to help this dog? [/quote] The dog needs to believe that his pack leader (the neighbor) has things under control and will protect him. A good way to do that is a NILIF program (links below). Garrett, Susan...

I believe the issue is as much pack status as socialization He needs to be confident in your leadership. Once a lot of the testosterone is out his system (a couple of months) that may help a little. Put the dog on an immediate NILIF program (links below). Everyone must cooperate. He "lunges while...