![]() ![]() Obviously, these dogs are NOT dangerous and so, for the sake of both dogs and owners, a Rapid Resolution is urgently needed and recommended.įor these dogs, the step-back, Come-Sit-Watch routine with a Tug Toy (as described and demonstrated in our latest Dog-Dog Reactivity Webinar) quickly produces dramatic results - immediate disengagement, instant Recall, lightning Sit and rock-solid Stay with intense Focus ON THE OWNER. ![]() The question is: How many fights necessitated at least $250 worth of veterinary treatment? For well over 99% of dogs, the Fight:Bite Ratio is Any Number:ZERO, e.g., 3:0, 8:0 or 19:0. However, as always, the Fight:Bite Ratio is the real nitty-gritty for determining whether or not a dog is actually dangerous to other dogs. The Friendly Quotient is a wonderful guideline for interpreting OTT (Over-The-Top) play-styles to distinguish between heavy-play and animosity/aggression. When fighting dogs are intent on causing damage, their Friendly Quotients are ZERO. We call the per-minute index the Friendly Quotient. All three dogs would display about 30 friendly and appeasing behaviors per minute - mainly elbow flexes, weight-shifting and protruding tongue. But when we would film and replay the footage with no sound (so that we couldn’t hear the incessant barking, growling and snarling), the many play-solicitation and play-confirmation behaviors became obvious. When they played, it sounded like they were going to kill each other. This is how they spent their time: sleeping when not playing. These dogs were the very best of friends: Claude (big red dog), Dune an American Bulldog and little Frenchie Hugo. Reactivity is not always aggression indeed, most dog-dog reactivity is fueled by over-excitement or stress and anxiety of dogs AND their ownersĮarlier today, I was looking for a Throwback Thursday photo to post on Instagram (my second post!!! Yay!) and found these two. However, after carefully analyzing behavior, it would appear that most dog-dog reactivity is fear-based (a lot of lunging and snapping) and a significant proportion stems from over-the-top excitement and exuberance from wanting to play but not having the social savvy or confidence to know how to do so appropriately. Also, I think many people are scared to attempt quick resolution because of the “aggression” label. Ian Dunbar explains the common causes of reactivity and how to resolve reactivity using 10 easy and effective exercises.ĭog-Dog Aggression is really upsetting for dogs and their owners alike - both are excruciatingly stressed but additionally, all too often the stress and anxiety remains a chronic condition because most treatment protocols are so slow. FOR A LIMITED TIME Watch the all-new Dunbar Academy Dog-Dog Reactivity webinar for FREE, where Dr.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |