bahamamarg
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Hi - I am new to this and came across the forum whilst searching the internet for help.
We have 4 yr old male English Mastiff, Dexter who has developed some aggression. We've had him for only 3 months and adopted him via a rescue. He had one original owner who we are still in touch with.he lunges at people walking past and has lunged a few times taking all our strength to hold him back. - we put it down to our fault not making him feel comfortable and not doing a good job in stopping friends approaching him. *Prior to this i would have said he had some minor fear reactions (he jumps at everything even something rustling in the bushes!) and we thought it would improve with regular socializing and continuing his training and helping him to relax. He's well trained and obeys every command as long as there is no distractions.
A couple of days ago he attacked a friend. No major damage was done - he did not break skin, but tore his sleeve jacket. *There was no warning, he went straight from laying down to lunging in a second. *The guy was not too close, or looking at Dexter. *He was not gesturing or otherwise threatening. My hubby was simply sitting with him having a morning cup of tea.
We are completely devastated and need some help. *I am still in regular touch with (his original owner) and she says he's never done this before. *
We have 4 yr old male English Mastiff, Dexter who has developed some aggression. We've had him for only 3 months and adopted him via a rescue. He had one original owner who we are still in touch with.he lunges at people walking past and has lunged a few times taking all our strength to hold him back. - we put it down to our fault not making him feel comfortable and not doing a good job in stopping friends approaching him. *Prior to this i would have said he had some minor fear reactions (he jumps at everything even something rustling in the bushes!) and we thought it would improve with regular socializing and continuing his training and helping him to relax. He's well trained and obeys every command as long as there is no distractions.
A couple of days ago he attacked a friend. No major damage was done - he did not break skin, but tore his sleeve jacket. *There was no warning, he went straight from laying down to lunging in a second. *The guy was not too close, or looking at Dexter. *He was not gesturing or otherwise threatening. My hubby was simply sitting with him having a morning cup of tea.
We are completely devastated and need some help. *I am still in regular touch with (his original owner) and she says he's never done this before. *