Any experience with SUPER dog-agressive dogs?
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Mine was a barker at other dogs. I tug him and it helps and gets him back on track but he never went crazy.
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I used the system to train my German Shepherd Pup to fetch the ball bring it back and to sit using hand sign. The program didn't work for me with any of the other commands like stay, don't cross this door etc. it wasn't worth the money to me.
136227
No, sorry. There is a disclaimer that this system may not work with dogs that have been trained to be aggressive. Doesn't sound like that is the case w/your dog, but I just don't know enough to answer your question. Good luck!
136228
The Cd is a really great asset. The collar, well I have a big dog so I used a metal pinch collar because the plastic collar that comes with it didn't do much. The leashes hurt my hand when my dog would pull so I replaced that also with a thicker leash. So with all that said ... the CD is all you need.
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No. I have a Chesapeake Bay that is 5 months old and this collar seemed to anger him and made him more uncontrollable. I have not used it since the first 2-3 days and he is doing better with his training without the Don Sullivan system.
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I wouldn't trust it. Although it works pretty well on a medium size dog in attack mode, it did not stop the dog. The dog shook its head two or three times, then continued its attack. Don't trust anything that you don't know for a fact will stop S.T.O.P. any creature/critter in attack mode.
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Yikes - sorry that was your experience! My 11 month old shepherd/husky (65 lbs) took about two months to really damage his first, and about as long with his second.
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See I feel the opposite. My husband and I have a German Shepard mix and we watched the videos and did the training with her. Some areas we had to repeat a few times but now Coco can be off leash in out back yard and doesn't make a mad dash to the door when the door bell rings. They do address biting in the video and all f your household members need to consistent with training the dog not to do that. For us this works.
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I have a 12lb Peke/pug mix. She's pretty crazy when she runs up the stairs, and often manages to budge them a bit. It's never stopped her, but I wouldn't recommend it for someone whose dog would be deterred by a little skidding.
729686
We have had some aggressive boys (9/10) in our group and so far so good. I do remind them not to pound on them. I have had them a few years and they have held up, but remember they are plastic.
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We do not recommend our products for use on aggressive animals or to correct aggressive behavior. It may be best to consult an animal training and behavior professional.
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Based solely on my experience with my Malinois who has developed aversions to most beeps, thunder, fireworks etc. I would have to unfortunately say no. I have gone back to my original aid which is benedryl when I know she is going to encounter something that will upset her, as well as trying positive reinforcement when she doesn't freak out by distracting her with treats. I do not believe they worked as well as the mack's earplugs that I myself use based on her reactions with them on.
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We have 2 dogs, have not had that happen. Will let you know if it does happen and will be back to answer the question.
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I would try it and different sizes in a pet store that can sell what doesn't fit to someone else, or I would type custom made muzzles in google. I love the Baskerville muzzle and use it with clicker training, we fix almost all types of aggression this way! Be a use they can eat and drink through it, some don't fit well but it's a small price to pay instead of a bite :)
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Joseph, with very unlikely to help with aggression. In fact, it could make it worse because they may associate the negative response with teh other dog and reinforce it. I would suggest a trainer and the use of positive reinforcement to help with aggression.
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Yes, with out a problem. But I DONT like the zap fencing. I payed big bucks, but have now had a fencing with post. I have 6 dogs, and feel more at peace with them all safe from harm and doing harm if they got out or someone came in the yard
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My dog and I were both attached a couple of times. I have a small dog so I picked her up and sprayed the other dog, he retreated and I got away. The sad part about this was that the owner of the dog pretended not to see the attack and ran inside his house leaving his dog in the middle of the street. I wish I had the chance to pepper spray the owner too ;) But yes, it's safe just keep yourself and your dog away.
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My pit terrier is about 42 pounds. Nothing else seem to calm her excitability either. She gets excited and lunges and makes an awful high pitched yelp, but she's just super friendly. The only thing that calms her is the lead. It acts sort of like a horse bridle. If you have a really big strong dog like 60 + or really strong head, may not work...
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It depends on who the aggressor is and why. I would try the collar but also get the 1 dog that initiates the fighting into dog obedience class. Doesn't matter if the dog already knows commands, there's a lack of respect. Good luck!
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I am not sure if this will help prevent attacking other dogs however, for our dog the gentle leader calms her down a lot, she does not pull when you walk her, she rarely ever barks with it on; the GL is like using accupressure for the dog. We love it and our dog does not mind it at all, it is part of the regular routine when we go out.
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What type of animal? I've only used pepper spray on two legged animals, and it works quite well. With the average dog, it should work very well. Bear? Not so sure. I'm not so certain about "pit bulls" either. Even a man can work through this if he can control his pain. A mother bear protecting her young may be more willing to suffer pain than let her cubs die. Pit bulls trained to fight may not fall for it either. Of course, you're not in safe territory in these two cases, either. Honestly, I can't swear it will work. But, a skunk does pretty well in nature, and he only stinks to high Heaven. This stuff "burns," so... Always use this as a distraction and then RUN. You may luck out and the threat go down. But, there are men who have been sprayed enough to get used to the burning and keep attacking (cops, security, and perps), so run while they are blinded/distracted and get away. Hope this helps some. Sorry about the delay, out of town and just got back.