Help...

[ray]

hi everyone<

iam asking for any help. I have a 10 month old english mastiff male. But it seems that everytime i have any visitors. My mastiff barks like crazy and at the same time poops and pees .. his tail is between his legs. We are not agressive at all with him. never under stress... Is this normal?


please i need help...thanks.

 

[Cody]

Ummm...I would say no is not normal.
Sounds like he is extremely fearful, which is scarier then plain aggressive. It is fearful dogs that bite 99% of the time. They lack mental stability, there for knowing what can trigger them is always a risk. As well you can train with aggression, fear you can not train out.
A few questions, where did you get the pup? How old was he when you got him? and what socialization did you do with him?
Have you spoken to the breeder about this? Did you meet the parents and were both approachable?
Skittish unbalanced dogs are becoming more and more common as more and more crappy breeders throw whatever dogs they have together, without proper breed knowledge, for a quick buck.
It could be genetics, it could be lack of proper socialization, but the peeing and crapping himself would lead me to believe genetic.
That is some serious fear. I had an unstable CC that we had to put to sleep at a young age, besides the physical issues, the risk she posed to others was FAR to great for me to accept.
I personally would consult a behaviorist as well as your vet.
One more question what is he like with strangers outside the house, in unfamiliar territory?

 

[ray]

thanks cody,

i got him from a good breeder,his mom and dad where there, they are not scare of anything and very nice dogs .And when i call the breeder she told me that it was not normal and even more i know one of my dog brother and is not like that at all.i got him when he was 8 weeks only.About socialization he is 90% of the time on the house and when we go out let say to petsmart ,he doesnt want to be touch by nobody but is not that extreme at the point that he cant control his poop or pee.but at home on his territory i dont know what to think.when he is outside on the backyard if there is another animal no matter how big it is he is not going to backup he is gonna try to kill it ,seems like two different dogs in one,and i dont know what to do,may be that he is a pup? what do think cody.

 

[Skilly]

These are big dogs - I would be trying to get it under control NOW before he gets any bigger. Not sure if it is too late, maybe try only one or two visitors at a time and have them bring treats?

 

[Cody]

What did your breeder say besides is not normal? Have you taken him to the vet and had him checked out?
So most of your socializing was at home?
Did you expose the pup to as many people and places as you could. As my handling instructor says; "think of your puppy as an American Express, don't leave home with out it". I believe the amount suggested is 100 ppl before 12 weeks.
I say get him to a trainer and a behaviorist ASAP. You need to get that under control.
As Skilly says these are big dogs and require a HUGE amount of work.
I also agree, make sure all visitors have treats and ignore him when they come in. When he approaches have treats ready, but avoid eye contact. Same when you are out, give people treats to give to him.