My boy is extremely unfriendly

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Posts: 6 05/27/09 6:00 PM	Hi! I'm new to this forum. My name's Chris, and my boy Philly is a 4 year old chihuahua/maltese mix (malchi). He is nice to me and my family, but not to anyone to else. Whenever someone comes over, he'll bark and chase them for their whole visit. Whenever I walk him, if anyone (dogs, humans etc) gets near us, he'll run up to them and start barking, making my neighbors annoyed and causing other dogs problems. I tried obidience classes, but they didn't help with the aggression. I was thinking about hiring a Bark Busters Trainer, but I've heard some bad stuff on this forum about them. Does anyone have experience with aggressive dogs? Can anyone help? Oh, and if you know any good trainers, I live in Blue Bell, PA. Thanks!
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divaleh		#1	[url]	[-]
Posts: 295 05/27/09 6:04 PM	No answers for you here, but welcome! This forum is full of incredibly helpful, knowledgeable people - I'm sure someone will have a suggestion (or two)! Best of luck, and again - welcome! Staci, (Milo), pu & Doc
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Boyster		#2	[url]	[-]
Posts: 6 05/27/09 6:07 PM	Alright, thanks!
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Mary Ann		#3	[url]	[-]
Posts: 4552 05/27/09 7:44 PM Senior Member	I'm no expert either, but I'll second what Staci said. This is the place for solid advice and good trainer recommendations. Are you familiar with Sarah Wilson's books? She's the owner of this forum. My Smart Puppy, which isn't just for puppies, is a good place to start. Mary Ann Sadie, Brinker, Snowy, Huckleberry Barnable, S'More
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SW845		#4	[url]	[-]
Posts: 20787 05/28/09 3:09 AM Professional Trainer/Owns Board	Hi Chris - Sounds like a leash is a place to start. First, you control it, then you prevent it and all that time you're teaching a better option. What would you RATHER Philly do? (and I know this may sound obvious "be friendly!" but I mean specific behaviors you would rather he do than what he is doing. Sit by you quietly, for example. Having a clear idea what what you're working toward is a start. Now, has he bitten anyone? Is he neutered? Sarah Wilson Your dog can change but you have to change first. Last Edited By: SW845 05/28/09 3:23 AM. Edited 1 time.
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Begaul		#5	[url]	[-]
Posts: 2894 05/28/09 6:33 AM Moderator/Pet Sitter	As far as a trainer goes, I can recommend Mary Remer. She's in Villanova...not far from you. Her website: http://www.whatagooddoginc.com
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JaneMicky		#6	[url]	[-]
Posts: 2425 05/28/09 7:14 AM	Hi Chris. No advice... just a welcome. You've come to the right place. I second the suggestion of getting the My Smart Puppy book. I adopted a puppy last July and it and this board has been invaluable! Don't know where Micky and I would be without it! Jane and Micky
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Boyster		#7	[url]	[-]
Posts: 6 05/28/09 8:04 AM	SW845 wrote: Hi Chris - Sounds like a leash is a place to start. First, you control it, then you prevent it and all that time you're teaching a better option. What would you RATHER Philly do? (and I know this may sound obvious "be friendly!" but I mean specific behaviors you would rather he do than what he is doing. Sit by you quietly, for example. Having a clear idea what what you're working toward is a start. Now, has he bitten anyone? Is he neutered? Well, I want him to be able to be with other animals/people without being cautious of them. I want him to be able to play with anyone freely without a second thought. I already taught him to sit and stay, but I really would like him to play with other people, especially dogs, because he looks bored when watching other dogs play. And thanks for the trainer info Begaul! Oh, and thanks for the welcome message Jane!
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packopeebs		#8	[url]	[-]
Posts: 4755 05/28/09 8:08 AM Trainer	I want him to be able to play with anyone freely without a second thought. I already taught him to sit and stay, but I really would like him to play with other people, especially dogs, because he looks bored when watching other dogs play. Tolerance of others is your first step, and, with some dogs, may be as far as your dog wants to go. Some dogs, for whatever reason, just don't care to play with other people/dogs. I have several who would rather just be left alone by other dogs.
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Boyster		#9	[url]	[-]
Posts: 6 05/28/09 8:20 AM	packopeebs wrote: I want him to be able to play with anyone freely without a second thought. I already taught him to sit and stay, but I really would like him to play with other people, especially dogs, because he looks bored when watching other dogs play. Tolerance of others is your first step, and, with some dogs, may be as far as your dog wants to go. Some dogs, for whatever reason, just don't care to play with other people/dogs. I have several who would rather just be left alone by other dogs. Well, he can already tolerate them, but I just want him to have fun. I don't think I'd be able to care for him in LA (for college), since 'd be living in an apartment. There wouldn't be much space to play, and dog parks is a no for cautious dogs.
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Trievr		#10	[url]	[-]
Posts: 6378 05/28/09 8:35 AM Dog sports trainer/Moderator	He is nice to me and my family, but not to anyone to else. Whenever someone comes over, he'll bark and chase them for their whole visit. Whenever I walk him, if anyone (dogs, humans etc) gets near us, he'll run up to them and start barking, making my neighbors annoyed and causing other dogs problems. Sorry but POP is right and your description of his behavior is not my definition of tolerance. Putting him on leash as Sarah suggested is a great first start. Controlling his actions around others...leashing, teaching place, incorporating your sit/down stays at a distance he can handle the others. What are your reactions to his barking and chasing visitors or the getting in other dogs faces and barking at them? Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal --Henry Ford
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SW845		#11	[url]	[-]
Posts: 20787 05/28/09 9:45 AM Professional Trainer/Owns Board	First, you control it, then you prevent it and all that time you're teaching a better option. Start today with him on lead, and rewarding the calm behavior (as instructed above) and you'll see Philly start to relax and to focus on you more. He won't have fun until he relaxes and he won't relax as long as he is allowed to rush and react. Your goals are good, but they are goals. Now you need to begin with developing and then implementing a plan on how to get there. Sarah Wilson Your dog can change but you have to change first.
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