fear-aggression

Little A

Also make sure that you and your kids only ever give a treat / perform the desired action once the "sit" or whatever has been performed flawlessly and some time has elapsed. Don't say "sit" and at the same time give the treat/open the dooor while her behind is still on the way down

I agree...they need some training too !!! Buy I kept it to about 20 mins with the kids involved and clearly laid down guide lines....they only had the treats during the traing time, need to stop them afterwards getting her to sit, paw,etc without getting a treat from them or she may resent them.
I was amazed how she came on today (NOT saying problems sorted but I think I have a better understanding of how she thinks....I guess I've had a "Pavlov" moment!). Really realized WE both have so much to learn and she has alot to get over.

She came on so fast it was amazing....20 mins this afternoon playng hide and seek around the house and garden between 4 of us...getting her to come, sit, stay, paw & even managed to teach her lie in the middle of it!!! All just with her regular food. Kids in school next week so will be able to focus her more. Any ideas on how long I should continue this for & best things to move on to ?

Napping is a time she tends to growl if the kids approach....so I went over about ever 15mins with abit of food and she was quite happy to have me there. Will keep working on this.

I'm feeling so much happier now...only one little bit of a growl as I took her away from digging a Grand Canon in the back garden & really, it's not big enough:D.
Placed abit of her poo in the holes & filled them in....anyone any success with this method??

Will keep you posted!

Peasant & Blackcat- a big thanks for your support & advice....I really hope I can sort this....realise I've had her for such a short time & we have a long way to go.....hopefully we'll go all the way

peasant

A dog is never too old or to "good" for a few training lessons ...even if they are just play. As long as you have the co-operation of the dog, it's fine to continue ...just don't force this down her throat.

Over a while, you will learn what her favourite game is ...fetching, chasing ...this can then become her "super treat". Also, when she's having fun, she will show some natural behaviour which you can then expand into a "trick" or something useful ...like you did with the lie down yesterday.

If she growls while shes napping, then I would strongly recommend to simply leave her be. A dog needs a break too every now and then ...especially with three kids around it can all get a bit much. Come to an understanding with the kids and the dog that she has a "safe zone". If she retreats to her bed (or any other favourite spot) to have a nap and be left alone ...well then she has to be left alone

Vas_Guy

now its 1 year on and there seems to be no improvement in the dog, the breeder contacted all the owners of the pups and they are all fine, there was a few problems with the dogs previous owners as they defamed my friend in writing saying all sorts.

I had the dog and she is very fearful i brought her to kennels on saturday for assesement and she was acting very agressive pullling at the lead, i had her in town and he barked at someon who i was passing by in the park.

in my opinion the dog needs professional help, socialisation does not seem to work, perhaps its something genetic.

if the dog has to be put to sleep it would kill the breeders, he wants to try all options, but at the moment its not looking good, i'm picking the dog up today and see hoe she got on at the assessment

cloudy day

peasant wrote: »

Dog behaviourist is talking out of his/her behind. This dog is four months old and doesn't know what fear-agression is.

Proper socialisation of the dog and training of the owners is the issue

Agree totally.

Sounds like they haven't a clue with dogs, spoilt the pup and decided easiest thing was to get rid of. thankfully for the pup I have to say. can you imagine it's future if you'd not took it back. It would probably of grown into an nutter and all the family's fault.

I''ve had 4 mth old pups bark at strangers, gaurding is natural to some dogs. But the pups never showed any aggression.

Vas_Guy

Just got feedback from the kennels, the advice was to add verliam to the dogs food to help her relax and to encourage people to me calm around her as she is very nervous.