Deaf American Bulldog

by Doreen J.
(Hartford maine)

We have a rescued deaf american bulldog who was transported from south Carolina to Maine. Staying at numerous homes on his way north with no report of aggression. He was with me for 2 weeks before his first adoptor came forward. He would not let him near her. Then another adoptor came & he took this dog home only to return him the next day for agreesive behavior. This happened twice. Now I am fearful to adopt him out knowing something may happen & he would have to be put down.

The vet said his eyesight is fine & he's in great health. He is no doubt my dog very needy of me. At first he was fine with other ppl in our home now no one can visit unless he is crated. He has lounged at 4 ppl and I have caught him every time. He gives no warning just nips. Help!

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Dec 15, 2014
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starstarstarstarstar 		You need to focus on two things
by: Adam G. Katz

Yes-- you can fix this. It's what we call "dog aggression" (in contrast to handler aggression).

You need to focus on two things:

1. Teach your dog to walk on a loose leash around all distractions. If he's on a loose leash, he cannot be paying attention to you and other people at the same time. It's either one or another, and if the leash is loose, then he has to watch you because he cannot FEEL the tension in the leash, where you are.

2. You'll need to learn how to give a motivational correction, so that he clearly understands that this behavior is unacceptable. If he already knows that it's unacceptable, then the issue is that your correction is not firm enough, or you're not using the proper training collar (or it isn't fitted correctly!)

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