First of all I need to say I have put my heart and soul into my boy (GSD). He is my pride and joy and we have done everything you're supposed to do - puppy classes, early socialisation, behaviourist etc.
We got the behavourist in because my dog barks at strangers in the house (typical GSD protective behaviour really).
My behaviourist wrote " X is a wonderfully balanced dog whose only real issue is around visitors to the house. His daily routine is
varied and you provide him with much stimulation which in turn makes him a very well rounded and happy dog"
"When outside of the house X behaves very well around people, in fact he largely ignores them"
(just a bit of context)
My behavourist accompanied us on a walk and withnessed him interact with dogs and people. She said his interactions were beautiful as he mirrored the energy of any dog he met - we worked on this A LOT when he was a puppy.
Literally days after the behaviourist observed us my darling boy was attacked out of nowhere. The only reason my dog wasn't mauled to death was because my DH was able to eventually hold him up whilst I flung my coat at the out of control dog. A dogwalker later approached us and said the attacking dog is a psycho and has a reputation for aggressive behaviour.
Anyway, my boy has never been the same. My blood boils that the inconsiderate actions of an idiot owner has changed my boy. If a dog gets in ddog's face he will sort of lunge - he previously would've tolerated dogs almost biting him before the attack.
Today we were walking past a dog in the woods and out of nowhere my dog just growled and lunged at this dog who was giving him a wide berth. Since the attack I always have him on a retractable lead (8m) so nothing happened but it has left me really upset.
Would love some advice as it just makes my perfect boy look aggressive. Given his breed I can't allow this.
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My dog growled at another dog on walk for no reason
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millerjane · 15/02/2020 13:40
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