I'm at the end of my tether with my dog today.
She's 2, a greyhound X. She is a loose cannon around other dogs. Okay, sometimes she is okay, but - it's unpredictable.
I've reached the point where I'm afraid to take her to a dog park or dog beach. She goes wild with joy and excitement and stirs other dogs up. At the beach, she charges into the water and tries to get at swimmers and other dogs. She does all this with her tail wagging, she never snarls or snaps. But she frightens and upsets people, and other dogs. Then the other dog snaps at her, and it ends up in a whirlwind of mutual chasing and snapping and barking, which k have to then physically break up (and risk getting bitten by the other dog). It's embarrassing and horrible.
I know that by failing to let her off-lead anymore, I'm probably making things worse, as she is not being socialised. But letting her off is just so incredibly stressful.
I walk her on-lead for at least an hour a day, every day. I spend as much time with her as I can.
I've been to two training courses with her. Her recall is still shit, as her prey drive is so strong.
She's a rescue and I love her to bits. I would never give her up, but her terrible manners around other dogs is making our lives miserable.
Can anyone help, please?
If you're worried about your pet's health, please speak to a vet or qualified professional.
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Why is my dog crazy around other dogs?? :(
KoalaDownUnder · 23/01/2016 10:10
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