LDNBM
Well-Known Member
Hi all
I was wondering if anyone can help me as I'm out of resources.
My BM has shown signs of fearful aggression towards strangers by our house and on walks. We saw a trainer who suggested out of safety we should muzzle train him.
I have worked hard on a daily basis to desensitize him to the muzzle - lots of treats and games. He can wear it full strapped on in the house but as soon as we step outside he pushes it off in an instant an panics.
I have been strict with making sure this has been a slow and positive process. I have even noticed that he will take treats out of the muzzle outside but backs away from it.
Does anyone have any suggestions or more advice as to how can I can make this a better experience for him?
A couple weeks ago he was brutally attacked by a 9 month old german shepherd and hasn't been the same since. (Gets nervous and instantly poops when we approach the area where we was attacked) Bane has also NEVER been aggressive towards dogs but since this happened I've seen him snap at a few. Any advice to how I can resocialize him would be great too!
His original trainer is uncontactable - I've tried to contact a few others for advice but all say the same thing to just keep on with the muzzling;
Thank you SO much in advance I know someone always has great advice on here!
I was wondering if anyone can help me as I'm out of resources.
My BM has shown signs of fearful aggression towards strangers by our house and on walks. We saw a trainer who suggested out of safety we should muzzle train him.
I have worked hard on a daily basis to desensitize him to the muzzle - lots of treats and games. He can wear it full strapped on in the house but as soon as we step outside he pushes it off in an instant an panics.
I have been strict with making sure this has been a slow and positive process. I have even noticed that he will take treats out of the muzzle outside but backs away from it.
Does anyone have any suggestions or more advice as to how can I can make this a better experience for him?
A couple weeks ago he was brutally attacked by a 9 month old german shepherd and hasn't been the same since. (Gets nervous and instantly poops when we approach the area where we was attacked) Bane has also NEVER been aggressive towards dogs but since this happened I've seen him snap at a few. Any advice to how I can resocialize him would be great too!
His original trainer is uncontactable - I've tried to contact a few others for advice but all say the same thing to just keep on with the muzzling;
Thank you SO much in advance I know someone always has great advice on here!