We've had our rescue 3 year old JRT cross 6 months ago and she's doing brilliantly. Recall 95% now, very obedient, very friendly with most other dogs we meet.
The two remaining issues we have are her being possessive and barking like mad if other dogs get too near me (if I try to pet another dog, even one she likes, she goes ape) and barking like a maniac, really shrill fear barking, if we see certain other dogs. Any dogs vaguely looking like a dogue de Bordeaux or a husky send her into a barking frenzy - even if they're across a busy road. They are huge compared to her, so I kinda see her point but I'd like to help her over this if I can, not least of all because it might get her in trouble in future. I've tried ignoring, distracting, avoiding and rewarding her when she is quiet. Also we're working on her possessiveness with me, we practice commands and work on obedience daily. Any tips to help speed the process would be really welcome.
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Barking at certain dogs in certain situations
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Bubblemoon · 11/10/2012 12:43
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