(I m quoting the whole lot so I can read it as I go,sorry )karajell wrote:hi.i have two dogs one 4yr labrador and 1 1/2 yr old male boxer dog ,we have had him for around 8 months now , his previous owner kept him in a cage for most off the day with the odd walk as far as i know.. when we went to see him he was fine ,no aggression ,just very bouncy .we took him home and instantly got on well with my other dog and 3 children,, the trouble is when anyone comes into the house he just jumps straight at them and growls /mouths them.. ,i have tried keeping him on a lead and when he calms down let him off ,it still happens,ive taken him out of the room same thing so basicly no one wants to come in now, also when i try to take him out for awalk as soon as he sees anyone he lunges forward to attack them the same if he sees a dog so i try to stay calm but just end up turning the opposite way and walk home ,which is a shame as hes really great on the lead untill he sees someone..so now im too wary to take him out as i dont know how to deal with him..hes really loving at home always flops down on your lap for a cuddle ,he has no problems with food aggression.. and he sleeps in my daughter room at night...also if he sees people outside he straight at the window barking . hes got the most gorgeous looking face and i dont want to give up on him,,hes also aggressive at the vets,, (hes due injections in june ) and i really dont want to have any more confrontations..if anyone could give me some advice that would be fantastic..
I wont add anything to the vets advice as everything has been said already I think xx
So have you tried a clicker? I m just throwing ideas out here . . . . for your troubles at home,find the best ever treats for him,see what really rocks his boat and keep those for special times . . . when you get a visitor,throw a treat on the floor,then another,then another probably best to keep him on the lead first to make sure he is ok and go from there,the more he is not jyumping up or giving attention to the guest the closer you are to your goal of him being calm . . . has he actually hurt somebody that you kept him on the lead? If you have a friend that wouldnt mind practicing with you,that would be helpfull xx
One thing that makes me think is your statement that you cant or dont feel comfortable to take him out for a walk . . . he will be stacked with energy hun so I would say to work on your walks and recall first of all,a tired dog is a happy dog I heard a couple of years ago and boy is this so true,I m rambling on here,sorry there are so many people here that will give you the very best advice on everything,I m just butting in,sorry
Listen to what you are reading and put it into practice and you will end up with the babe you want (from one boxer owner to another,I learned a whole lot from these lovely peeps here ) talk to you soon xxx