Maltese barks agrresively at all dogs

[katz]

hi all,

I have a male maltese which is about 9 months old. He is very friendly with humans and get along well with my hse mate's female dog but barks and want to fight with other dogs wen he sees them. Pls help!! Everthing we walk him if there is a dog in sight i would have to pick him up and he will be squeling and barking wanting to come down and have a go at the dog (size is not an issue for him)

[Dax]

Are you planning on breeding him? If not, have him fixed soon.

I was watching a show on dog training where they used a pop can with some beans or marbles in it. When the dog went "berserk" they kept hold of the leash and shook the can to break his attention. Then used basic commands to calm him.

It looked like it would work. Cost wise - it's worth a try.

[erdog3]

How about trying some dog obedience classes, when we went a lot of dogs did that, but after a while they just got used to the other dogs and did'nt bother, there are a lot of people there who help, and as most of the dogs do just what yours is doing every one is used to it and thinks nothing of it, (must be a new dog) is most thoughts. It won't matter what else you do really, it may help, but socialization is your answer.

[crazy_for_corgis]

many little dogs have this anger towards big dogs in them. My little dog had it. I suggest obediance classes just to get your to socializing with bigger dogs. The problem will not go away by doing nothing. trust me

[katz]

Thanks for all the advise. I am planning to take him to obedience school.. his such a darling but wen he meets another dog he becomes crazy...

[Darth_Vaders_Mom]

We have a Great Dane (10 months old) that I walk a lot. It is always the smaller dogs that bark at him. It seems to intimidate him sometimes too! Go figure! Anyway, I have also heard that spay or neutering will help! Puppy obedience does wonders & is FUN!
Good luck!

Bow Wow Beds

[ March 23, 2004, 12:27 PM: Message edited by: Amberlii ]