Aggressive behaviour towards other dogs - Exclusively Setters2024-03-29T13:58:12Zhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/forum/topics/aggressive-behaviour-towards?commentId=865021%3AComment%3A308339&feed=yes&xn_auth=noIf you ring Parkvets Veterina…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2010-04-06:865021:Comment:3083392010-04-06T14:52:43.954ZLinda Baldryhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/LindaBaldry
If you ring Parkvets Veterinary Hospital at Blackfen, I am sure that someone there can offer help and advice with your bitches behavoural problems............I used to work there before I moved to Whitstable and my friend Julie Carr (also on this site, owns 2 male irish setters) also works there. Good luck x
If you ring Parkvets Veterinary Hospital at Blackfen, I am sure that someone there can offer help and advice with your bitches behavoural problems............I used to work there before I moved to Whitstable and my friend Julie Carr (also on this site, owns 2 male irish setters) also works there. Good luck x That varies all over. I am in…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2010-04-05:865021:Comment:3078982010-04-05T13:18:36.067ZSue and Cashhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/SusanLoconsole
That varies all over. I am in suburban chicago and our's are through our forest preserve district. 40.00 a year to use any of the six in our county. They are all in the woods. Large in size like a couple or more football field in size. With mulched hiking trails and trees and grass and benches. So my dog can run in the field while I hike along side him on the trail. We have play areas too that are all mulched so mud isn't that bad after it rains. Its all fenced in too with security gates and…
That varies all over. I am in suburban chicago and our's are through our forest preserve district. 40.00 a year to use any of the six in our county. They are all in the woods. Large in size like a couple or more football field in size. With mulched hiking trails and trees and grass and benches. So my dog can run in the field while I hike along side him on the trail. We have play areas too that are all mulched so mud isn't that bad after it rains. Its all fenced in too with security gates and clean up stations all over. Each of our own towns then have a dog park as well for a fee. They are smaller fenced in areas some with agility equipment. Some town demand stool samples and vet clearances for a pass, and other like what I use just require rabies. Some also insist on spay/neutered dogs only which I understand makes for a safer park as well. It all depends on the owners whether a park is good or not. Mine is great because owners are accountable for medical expenses should your dog cause a bite. It is so rare though. We just had one recently and that was shocking because it was a search and rescue GSD who was so well trained I was surprised he bit another dog. There is a risk when you put dogs together. A big risk if the dogs haven't been properly socialized since puppyhood. Even then dogs change. We have basically regulars at ours and weekdays are so much fun for Cash. Weekends bring out too many at times and those that do not get their dogs out enough so they are out of control. We avoid weekends. I am surprised you don't have them, Without this I am not sure I could have a well exercised happy dog. And it also has improved my own health since by adulthood I hike about 2 miles a day with my dog off leash which for me is the most enjoyable way to walk my dog. Oh and they ticket 75.00 if your in there without a pass and if you don't clean up after your dog. I know I have seen dog park in Japan and many other countries as well. In many large cities in the US, they have then too which is perfect for apartment dwellers. Dublin my last dog was very l…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2010-04-04:865021:Comment:3077502010-04-04T23:36:21.011ZSue and Cashhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/SusanLoconsole
Dublin my last dog was very leash reactive to other dogs on our walk. Not inside a petstore though, it was odd. I believe because he was in a dog park daily with so many other dogs, he preferred to meet dogs in a natural way. And he had a way to escape should he need too. He wasn't used to meeting dogs on leash so it did make him lunge and bark. He didn't bite, but did act threatened in a way. Cash is also in the park daily with so many other dogs. He ignores most of them and is in his own…
Dublin my last dog was very leash reactive to other dogs on our walk. Not inside a petstore though, it was odd. I believe because he was in a dog park daily with so many other dogs, he preferred to meet dogs in a natural way. And he had a way to escape should he need too. He wasn't used to meeting dogs on leash so it did make him lunge and bark. He didn't bite, but did act threatened in a way. Cash is also in the park daily with so many other dogs. He ignores most of them and is in his own little world most days. He only seems to interact with my friends dogs, they do form little packs. Maybe your dog felt that she was part of a pack and a new dog was threatening to her. I would bet with time and them walking together again with you being confident and putting yourself between the new dog and your dog but firmly carrying on, in time she should be used to the dog once she see's that her safety isn't an issue. Working on the look at me with treats command so that you break her of the reaction before it actually happens is what I have seen work in this situation. Patience and confidence from you that all is fine and good. Good luck with a trainer. Great idea. I know that for some dogs it only takes one attack by another dog to mess their heads up. I try to keep that from happening as much as possible with Cash because you just don't know which dogs won't bounce back so easily from it. I feel like everyday that is a chance I take in a public dog park. But needing to exercise him I don't have many options. I wish I lived near you and could walk with you and help you help her get over it. Hi Fran
Many thanks for your…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2010-04-04:865021:Comment:3075122010-04-04T08:10:55.387ZClaire Joyhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/ClaireJoy
Hi Fran<br />
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Many thanks for your message. I am not sure if you have emailed me the details of the trainers yet but I really do appreciate your help.<br />
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Claire
Hi Fran<br />
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Many thanks for your message. I am not sure if you have emailed me the details of the trainers yet but I really do appreciate your help.<br />
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Claire Thank you for your advice. I…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2010-04-04:865021:Comment:3075112010-04-04T08:08:52.982ZClaire Joyhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/ClaireJoy
Thank you for your advice. I think I only pulled to the ground because I was so traumatised at her sudden change in behaviour!!! I certainly won't be doing it again as I can't move today! I must admit I wasn't very confident as I was frightened for her. It is not pleasant to suddenly see your normally placid and docile dog turn into something out of a horror movie. Hopefully as it has only happened recently a good trainer will be able to rectify the situation quickly. Thank you to anyone who…
Thank you for your advice. I think I only pulled to the ground because I was so traumatised at her sudden change in behaviour!!! I certainly won't be doing it again as I can't move today! I must admit I wasn't very confident as I was frightened for her. It is not pleasant to suddenly see your normally placid and docile dog turn into something out of a horror movie. Hopefully as it has only happened recently a good trainer will be able to rectify the situation quickly. Thank you to anyone who emails me details I really appreciate it.<br />
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Claire I feel Lily is reacting to ot…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2010-04-03:865021:Comment:3073762010-04-03T20:01:11.228ZCatherine Carterhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/CatherineCarter
I feel Lily is reacting to other dogs as she is feeling insecure as to what might happen to her next......when she meets these new dogs... Dogs have a good memory and from what you said she had some very unfortunate experiences recently.I don't think it will spiral out of control and she will become aggressive to humans or children for that matter but if anybody can direct you to a good trainer/behaviorist in your area, that will be the answer.....
I feel Lily is reacting to other dogs as she is feeling insecure as to what might happen to her next......when she meets these new dogs... Dogs have a good memory and from what you said she had some very unfortunate experiences recently.I don't think it will spiral out of control and she will become aggressive to humans or children for that matter but if anybody can direct you to a good trainer/behaviorist in your area, that will be the answer.....