Saturday, November 28, 2009

Why has my dog become more aggressive since we moved?

I have a 10 year old Rottweiler (Belle), in my last residence she was very friendly to anyone who came up to her while she was in her fenced in yard, or while she was on her porch and would happily greet them. Since we moved (in October '07), she has become very property aggressive. She doesn't have her own yard at this house, so I walk her twice a day and take her out in her yard many times a day to potty, but when I take her out on the porch just to sunbathe, or relax; it seems she gets very protective of the property. She will lunge at people (I keep her on her leash), and barks very aggressively, even raising the hair on her back.



We are moving again at the end of the month to a new house with an all fenced in yard, and I don't want her running up to the fence and barking at everyone who walks by. She can be such a friendly dog, what made her change? How can I get her back? Any advice is greatly welcome, thanks.



Why has my dog become more aggressive since we moved?

Probably cuz he isb't used to the new house and doesn't like it



Why has my dog become more aggressive since we moved?

They get used to their surroundings and their home when you take them out of what they r familiar with it causes them stress and we all know what stress can lead to.



Why has my dog become more aggressive since we moved?

not enough water dumped on it's head.... j/k, no it could be the moving all over deal, some animals adapt to where there at so much if they leave the enviroment changes to much and they feel like they have no attention from you.



Why has my dog become more aggressive since we moved?

moving can cause stress. dogs naturally respond aggressivly to stress.



Why has my dog become more aggressive since we moved?

It natural dog behavior. When dogs feel like they're out of place, the become aggressive. I suggest you get a trained professional to help with his behavior or you can just wait till he gets used to the place.



Why has my dog become more aggressive since we moved?

Dogs, like humans, stress out sometimes when big changes arise, such as a move. Especially since you have gone from a fenced yard to a residence with no yard. That was a big lifestyle change for your pet, especially with her age. I am sure that moving to the new house with a fenced in yard will help her a lot. Just give her some time to get used to her new place.



Why has my dog become more aggressive since we moved?

She is unsure of her new surroundings. She thinks she has to protect the domain. Perhaps even you, at times. She is not comfortable there. Maybe you need to give it some time. She doesn't understand what we humans take for granted. That this is her new place, and then to move her again, hopefully she will soon be comfortable. Still, you know as we humans know things so do the animals. Perhaps there is an unfamiliar threatening scent there. She may think she needs to protect herself as well or that this new place will soon not be hers again, she is probably insecure about whether or not she will even have a home with all this new turmoil, she can sense things like that, she just doesn't know exactly what. Maybe when you get to the new place you can make a comfy spot with her, give her lots of attention, and calm her down so that she feels at home in the new place. Don't blame the dog, she cannot communicate exactly whats wrong and its entirely up to you as her master and owner to find out just whats wrong. GL and GB



Why has my dog become more aggressive since we moved?

She is nervous because of the change, and not sure what is her territory, and what is not - to her, she's just in a strange place, and trying to be in charge is very hard when you're not sure what to be in charge of...



Your best bet is to take her to obedience class, and get her working mind going again - you need to be in charge of her, so she doesn't feel so exposed. Try and find a trainer who has Rottie's or GSD's or some other serious working dog, not just a suburban Labrador manners class...she needs military school to make her feel more secure.



She should also be crated, for the very same reason - a crate will take the responsibility away from her to guard the premises, and let her relax. Crates are also a good tool to help a dog transition from one property to the next, since the crate will be familiar.



You might also try a Gentle Leader on her, which transfers the authority from her to you - it has a very good instructional video with it that explains the psychological ramifications of having control of her head, but basically it gives her a demotion in the pack, and lets you be in control, which is what she needs.



Why has my dog become more aggressive since we moved?

She's become more aggressive because of the lack of a yard. Your next move should calm her down and smooth her out again, but be prepared for more aggression as she settles in. Do not 'punish' her for being agressive, but distract her with treats so she has something else to think about, and she should be back to her normal friendly self in three months or less.



Why has my dog become more aggressive since we moved?

Sudden changes in behavior usually mean that you should visit a vet. You should find a trainer to help you understand how to change the association your dog has about other people in her new home, if you discover no medical issues causing the problem. Learn about counter conditioning and desensitization. You should also learn about triggers and thresholds. You might read the book MINE!



www.fearfuldogs.com/books.html



Why has my dog become more aggressive since we moved?

Being an animal welfare tech, I would think this poor little soul is probaby a little stressed with the move try hard not to be stresed yourself easy said I know but try really hard to de stress yourself and I think you will find the belle will get over the move quicker she sounds stressed and being away from her own inviroment she is worried just sit it out and be close to her she should recover if you need anymore help do not hesitate to email me anytime good luck to you and belle.



Why has my dog become more aggressive since we moved?

Wow thats crazy!! Never heard of anything like it



All I can think of is pulling her up when he shows the aggressive behaviour........make a loud noise to distract her from being aggressive..........when he stops praise her straight away.



Thats only my opinion. But i'm thinking maybe time could just help???



Have NO idea! Good luck.

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