Mishka getting a little too big for her boots!

[Deborah Hamilton]

Hi guys. Robert has noticed that Mishka is starting to show a bit of aggression towards other dogs when he is out with her. Any ideas???? She is definitely not getting away with it.

[marcella]

must be the time of year ........................ I think we should let her and Murphy go on their own!!!!

[John Thomson]

Pack order?
Does she feel the need to protect him instead of the other way round.....
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[Deborah Hamilton]

[Deborah Hamilton]

[Nicola]

Deborah,

How old is Mishka? Is she spayed?

[Deborah Hamilton]

[John Thomson]

[Nicola]

[Nicola]

Does this aggression occur off or on lead? Or both? Perhaps he holds the lead too tight, or tightens it when he comes across other dogs if she's on a lead, therefore telling her there could be something to be concerned about. Just a thought.

[Deborah Hamilton]

[Deborah Hamilton]

[Nicola]

[Deborah Hamilton]

[kirsty]

Debby is this connected to her problem of being a bit clingy on the walks and becoming a wee bit afraid (or is it only Dodge she has become wary of)

Is she experiencing a change in her 'place' in the pack - both within the walks and at home. you know when people feel they are not in control of part of their world - they are over controlling in the situation where they can be. ie man bullied by wife at home can be a right sh!t to the people who work under him.

If Mishka is feeling bullied and scared on the walks, is she maybe just asserting her authority on a one to one because she feels she can. but what do I know. but she seems to be going through a real change.