Thanks @Ninjastar. I have been feeling like o failed so that was helpful. You’re right. It could be some other reason.
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Isn’t he part Anatolian Shepherd?
@LilyoftheValley
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I’ve fostered a lot of dogs over the years, and sometimes things happen beyond our control. I think that @Ninjastar made an excellent point. And @sweetpotatocasserole is right, too. I had an unpredictably aggressive Australian Shepherd about 20 years ago. He loved us (his family), but he started lunging at and trying to attack strangers. We’d socialized and trained him, but he was just aggressive to others. I never thought to muzzle him, and I should have. We had a close call one day when a kid came up and asked to pet the dog. I said no, but the kid frickin’ ran up to us and started patting him anyway. Thank god I was near his head and could hold him steady. A muzzle would have been the best thing in that moment, and I absolutely recommend one. I think basket muzzles will still allow dogs to drink and pant, if that helps.
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@Wave , yes. One of her parents is a full blooded Anatolian shepherd.
@Happy_H , thanks for sharing that. Yes, I’m definitely going to have my daughter get her a muzzle. That makes things much safer
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Anatolians are kind of similar to Pyrs. I know that Pyrs can become protective/territorial when they mature a little. I’d say it’s a possibility that it’s just a breed trait.
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Yes Anatolians were bred to guard livestock against predators
They are also difficult to train because their guarding instincts are strong
Not really your fault @LilyoftheValley
But maybe a muzzle and dog trainer can help
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@Wave is absolutely right.
The only thing I’d change is that you should seek out a certified behaviorist instead of a trainer. There’s a big difference. You don’t want to teach the dog to sit and stay- you want to adjust a negative behavior. That calls for a specialist, not a trainer. Your vet can probably recommend someone. They are expensive (as are trainers), but even one session can help sometimes.
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I found highly recommended behaviorists with a multiple types of programs depending on the dogs issues but they don’t list their prices. That makes me think it’s outrageous. I’ll still look into it though
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Yes behaviorists are expensive but like @Happy_H mentioned even one session could be helpful
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Some dogs don’t like loud fast moving smelly creatures and kids are all of those and more. Your dog is not used to a high energy active household.
Being overprotective is a difficult habit to break in a dog. I hope you could find a trainer though the professional ones are super expensive. Honestly I would muzzle her, take her for walks with the muzzle and help her stay relaxed. She’ll get used to the muzzle over time.
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I couldn’t agree more.
And yes, we have a very calm and quiet home so she’s not used to little kids and all their energy.
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