...with sum gud advice ?
basically my dog was savaged a few days ago and he seems so traumatised (which is understandable).... i took him for a 10 min walk in the park away from nearby dogs and obviously he sensed them and he was jumping around screaming at the site of other dogs,,,, even people.. he went for his initial check-up after having stitches and he was terrified of the vet and she had to muzzle my dog... ( the vets a very nice lady really !
but seriously my dog is terrified of going out now,,... i rang the local greyhound rescue for advuce too and they said it cud be months not weeks before he gets back to his usual self (gulp)... but yeah the vet says to literally take control and be very assertive and take a step forward to be the leader (so my dog thinks he is safe (rather than 'my dog' being 'pack leader' and protecting 'me'... which i think is gud avice ! its going to be hard to get my little whippets confidence back..hes a nervous dog as it is...
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our cocker spaniel reacts in the same way. he was attacked twice as a puppy and, unfortunately and with a number of dog trainers, we haven't been able to stop him using aggressive behaviour (screaching barking and trying to get to other dogs) as his form of defence. We now have to be absolutely sure no other dogs are near if we want to let him off the lead.
If you find someone who helps please let me know what they didPosted 2 years ago # -
I'm not a dog trainer but I work very closely with dog handlers and their trainers, I've had dogs all my life, and i've had a similar experience to you.
My labrador was attacked by a pair of german Shepherds last year, and unfortunately she is still nervous in the area in which it happened. She's so jumpy to the point she can't go to the toilet (so to speak).
I've found that almost anywhere else she is fine, but she is still very wary of Shepherds (she's normally a typical fussy lab' who'll slobber around anyone). It does take a lot of time and she may need re-socialising at a place where you know the other dogs and owners.
Best advice is take everything in steps and very slowly. One thing I've always found is that they sense you being protective, especially when they're on the lead. The lead is a strange bond that often brings out quite anti-social behaviour because the dog also feels protective towards you, and can get snappy at anything that approaches. Something to try which has worked for me in the past is finding a big field where i can see anyone else with a dog approaching, meet up with a friend or friends with other dogs that you know are friendly and sociable, and let them all off the lead for a run around. Obviously one on one is best to start because they soon develop a pack mentality. Have a think how you could adapt it with yours?
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could you take him to the local greyhound/whippet/lurcher rescue place to get used to other dogs again, before introducing him to general dogs?
I've a greyhound, and its took 4 years to build his confidence up with other dogs-though he's still terrified of dobermans for some reason
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I have a gun !
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Our dog was attacked by a husky as a pup and still is wary of them 4 years on. Think these things just take time, build up confidence etc. One thing for sure is don't change the routine and hide them away. Need regular contact with other dogs.
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he doesnt like any dogs tho ? he grew up with his mom and dad so 3 in a pack.... but has never liked any dog in the park...whippets are a nervy dog... mite give greyhound recue centre another ring.
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