Hi,
I have just joined this forum and have an almost four year old whippet x poodle.
My problem is that my dog is great off lead with other dogs and will play with them, but as soon as he is on his lead he becomes aggressive. When we do a lead walk his demeanor changes and he starts panting almost as soon as he spots another dog coming towards us or across the road. When we get closer he starts the barking and aggression. I try to distract him with treats etc but it doesn't always work.
He also has a habit of doing it in the car when we go past another dog! It isn't every dog, just some (or most!) and I have no idea if he is going to ignore a dog or start.
Any ideas please?
Thanks x
I have just joined this forum and have an almost four year old whippet x poodle.
My problem is that my dog is great off lead with other dogs and will play with them, but as soon as he is on his lead he becomes aggressive. When we do a lead walk his demeanor changes and he starts panting almost as soon as he spots another dog coming towards us or across the road. When we get closer he starts the barking and aggression. I try to distract him with treats etc but it doesn't always work.
He also has a habit of doing it in the car when we go past another dog! It isn't every dog, just some (or most!) and I have no idea if he is going to ignore a dog or start.
Any ideas please?
Thanks x