Dobbo

Regarding muzzles, would like some feedback onntypes of muzzle and the pro's and cons of different types etc and their suitability for a dog wieghing about 70lbs. Thanks all Dobbo.

Think muzzle is a must have at the moment Celeste. Am waiting for a chequet to arrive at which point I intend to have Bouncer assesed by Roger Mugford for possible type issues and general behavioural issues. Am unemployed at moment so as for paying vets bills is currently a no go ( long story but DWP have cocked up on a grand scale and subsequently my benefit has been reduced to less than min amount due to miscalculation). Will offer to pay for bills etc when cheque arrives hopefully soon. Any suggestions as to other preventative rather than responsive measures I could enforce?

EGAR, as per your questions, answers as follows: Bouncer was 2 in early February,we feed him on pedigree with mixer and sardines with sunflower oil as he has a dry coat, he has treats of pigs ears 2 or 3 times a week. He was about 12 weeks when we got him and was socialied with other dogs from the first time he was allowed out.He is walked on a short chain with a leather collar, and as below was attcked by a huge male rottie when 9 months old. Is generally fit and well, had ear infection about a month ago, all cleared up now, no recent vaccinations. Generally his obedience is fine, will recall well, wil sit and stay on command, always sits to cross road, will retrieve balls and toys and doesnt jump up much, not destructive at all around house, no damage at all, tends to be better behave if anything when outside, likes to pinch socks of radiators at home and run off with them. Exercise wise, gets 2 hours a day, in morning 15 minute walk to beach, half hour with ball or rope toy, hard runnig jumping etc, drinks at fountain and then 15-20 stroll back. Evening same or good hours worth of runnig round park with 2 yr old rottie bitch with ball etc, plus walks to shop for paper etc, im on dole so i've got loads of time on my hands at the moment.Both testicles fully descended, vet gave him once over ref ear infection and reckons hes in superb condition, ideal weight for his height, all the usual; boxes ticked etc etc. My brother had 2 staffy bitches, one of which developed sudden aggrresion and went on to have major epilepsy, reuslt of which was that she passed way one night after a really bad episode so have to factor that in aswell I imagine.

Hi all, thanks for advice and feedback. All instances have been where both dogs, mine and other been off lead. And always when his female Rottie friend present. Not sure if this factor however as other males approach and he does not go into manic protective/territorial mode. Thing is she does her nut and attacks Bouncer when he kicks off with other dog. Very frighteneing to watch tonight, was well and truly locked onto westie by throat, then started shaking as per usual. Poor westie was only just gurgling, bloke (police officer was crying), blood all over both dogs. Mate, (rotties owner) helped get my dog off. Very strange in that 5 mins earlier, golden retriever came along growling and barking and my dog totally ignored it, wasn't remotely interested.Then wallop, piled into westie who had done nothing, didnt even have toy nearby to get all funny about. Very unpredictable and unstable, have tried allsorts to reinforce my position as pack leader, but still ultra aggressive in some cases. He was attacked at 9 months by huge male rottie and even though young, went ballsitic and had to prise him off dogs head which resulet in owner making complaint against me and dog. Was subsequently discovered that rottie had attacked 3 or 4 dogs in days beofre Bouncer, and someomne suggested that this may be cause of aggression, but surely he wouldn't play with best mate rottie if that was case. Choc lab at park doesn't get on with dogs on leads and has had him 3 times when he's been on lead and maybe cause of pre-emptive strikes, as different choc lab turned up last week and he ran 200 yds and piled into it thinking it was his old adversary.Another friend at park has jack russel and yorkie, two most yappy and aggressive dogs iv'e come across and they always snap and snarl at Bouncer and hes has never batted an eyelid. Very unsure of where to go next other than vet, would't dare take him to training classes in case of kick off again. To be honest his actions tonight were indefensible and wouldn't be at all surprised if copper makes complaint and goes the whole hog. Have told wife to expect knock on door from police, probably wont even involve dog warden again.As for people has never once displayed any aggressive tendencies whatsoever towards humans, not food aggressive, not toy or territory aggressive, just loves people and loves a fuss. As per Celestes post, on a couple of occasions hes has done as her dog and gone almost ridig and then bang, no growl or warning, just wallop.Am at a total loss what to do, feedback and advice most welcome. Am currently waiting for 5 figure cheque to arrive ref out of court settlement from former employer for sacking me for nothing, will be making donation to funds and would like details of payment methods please as being unemployable, bank wont let me have card or cheque book. Thanks again Dobbo.

Hi all, hope all is well with you and your canine friends. Some of you may remember me from the back end of last year when we nearly had our dog, Bouncer seized as being type.Unfortunately, recently Bouncer has developed some very serious dog aggression isues and has badly attacked 4 dogs within the last two weeks, the worst this evening when he almost killed a westie whom he has previously played with and got on well together. I have tried all of the recommended approaches and the final one to consider now is castration. To be completely honest if I were alone I think I would have to consider having him pts as he has become very unpredictable. To make matters worse the dog in question today belongs to a serving police officer. As a final approach what are your thoughts on the likely impact of having him "done"? Is it a fair approach as I feel that to consider this and then it to have no or little effect will have acheived nothing. The fun has gon eout of exercising him now as it becomes a tense nervous atmosphere when other dogs are around and muzzling him seems very draconian and offers no real prospect of any quality free time. It may well be that this police officer makes an official complaint and matters are taken out of my hands as due to the nature of the attack I imagine that a destruction order would be inevitable. Any advice most welcome as although hes has never shown any siogns of human aggression, alarm bells are ringing and I have two lovely daughters to consider. Any advice and feedback most welcome Dobbo.