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Great Pyrenees Discussions / Pyr aggressive on leash
« on: April 11, 2005, 03:11:54 pm »
Hi there,
We have a 2 year old female Pyrenees that has gotten really aggressive on our daily walks. She is very friendly towards people and is even ok at the dog park. But the last few months have been almost unbearable. If we're walking down the street and another dog is coming the other way (on the opposite side of the street) her ears perk up and she gets in the "stance" and the closer we get the more she barks until she sounds like if I were to let her go she would absolutely destroy the other dog. It tends to be worse with other female dogs but I have to tell you that it's hard to keep track of when you're trying to restrain an 85 pound dog (and a Golden at the same time).
I've tried the regular "no!", other types of collars and gentle leaders, and I've actually sat on her a couple of times. My boyfriend is much stronger and can correct her more forcefully but nothing seems to be working. When I introduced the gentle leader with her I used lots of little training treats anytime she didn't attack another dog but it really didn't seem to work. I really don't enjoy our walks as much as I used to because I'm watching out for others dogs and trying to duck down another street before she sees them coming.
My vet suggested seeing a professional trainer but i honestly don't think it will work. She is too smart and it is just her nature to protect.
any ideas?
Thanks!
We have a 2 year old female Pyrenees that has gotten really aggressive on our daily walks. She is very friendly towards people and is even ok at the dog park. But the last few months have been almost unbearable. If we're walking down the street and another dog is coming the other way (on the opposite side of the street) her ears perk up and she gets in the "stance" and the closer we get the more she barks until she sounds like if I were to let her go she would absolutely destroy the other dog. It tends to be worse with other female dogs but I have to tell you that it's hard to keep track of when you're trying to restrain an 85 pound dog (and a Golden at the same time).
I've tried the regular "no!", other types of collars and gentle leaders, and I've actually sat on her a couple of times. My boyfriend is much stronger and can correct her more forcefully but nothing seems to be working. When I introduced the gentle leader with her I used lots of little training treats anytime she didn't attack another dog but it really didn't seem to work. I really don't enjoy our walks as much as I used to because I'm watching out for others dogs and trying to duck down another street before she sees them coming.
My vet suggested seeing a professional trainer but i honestly don't think it will work. She is too smart and it is just her nature to protect.
any ideas?
Thanks!