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Gustavo wrote at 2011-01-07 20:57:18
My dog has a similar issue. He's a 5 years old Labrador, castrated, that shows extreme aggression towards a couple of specific breeds, but mainly German Sheppard's. He's a very quiet, obedient dog, but when he sights a German Sheppard he just goes insane. It takes a lot of struggle to take him away from it. I think it's important to say he's the one starting the aggression.



Why this behaviour towards specific breeds? Can you suggest something to minimize it?



Thank you in advance

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Susan Downes

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As an animal behavior specialist for over 30 years, I can answer your questions regarding training problems, help you solve behavior problems, and help you and your dog have a wonderful, productive relationship. Often times it is harder to train the people than the animals simply because they cannot speak to us to let us know exactly what is happening. So try to be as detailed in your posts as possible. That way I can give you the best answer. It is so very important to get to know the owners as well as the animals. They are the team, the partnership is what we want to improve in this field.

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AS degree in Animal Science, Essex, 1984 Breed specialties: Doberman Pinschers, Terriers, Standard Poodles and many more. Excelled in classes in obedience, advanced obedience, behavior, reproduction, training and more.

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AS degree from Essex Ag.& Tech Inst., Hawthorne, MA. 1984. Website: http://downes.8k.com . Offering Advanced classes in animal behavior and training in West Central Florida, located in Brooksville, Florida. We are willing to travel, special requests for training in other locations will always be considered. Contact downesfarm@gmail.com for appointments.

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