marlet Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 hello all We recently adopted a 2-year-old greyhound x wolfhound. She doesn't come from a racing background and all I know of her past is that she was with a family that had to relocate before she came to us.She is the most amazing, loving dog and super friendly when running free, but gets pretty aggressive / excited when she spots another dog while walking on a leash. We have only had her for about 2 months now, so still getting to know each other, but as a result I have been very hesitant to take her to the dog park with other dogs around, not knowing how she might react and not wanting to put other peoples dogs in possible danger. We have found a large fenced in field that she has all to herself and can get a proper sprint in, but I think she might miss running with other fur friends and don't want to deprive her of socialising with other dogs if it can be helped. We do think her "aggression" might just be excitement and wanting to go play with other dogs (we have had play dates with friends and their dogs in a controlled environment and as soon as the leash came off they were all great friends) Any advice on how we might be able to manage this behaviour would be greatly appreciated.thanks again and kind regardsMarlet from South Africa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaimeL Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Others will surely have some good advice, I just wanted to say congrats and what a cutie! Quote Mom to Ranger (PB's Long Ranger), Esso (Kiowa Stay Over) and Cookie the rattie mix Missing Kahn (Gil's Khan) 10-29-03 - 11-7-16 Belle (Regall Belooow) 8-9-07 - 3-12-17 Star (Greyt Star) 1-19-07 - 3-13-2020 Pitch (Emerald Pitch) 4-1-08 - 6-3-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlet Posted July 22, 2020 Author Share Posted July 22, 2020 thank you, yeah she is the best... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 You can deal with leash reactivity. It takes a bit of work, but so worth it for everyone's happiness. I hope you can see this link. You probably can't order it from Amazon US, but you should be able to find it online somewhere you can. Available as an e-book and paperback. Feisty Fido: Help for the Leash Reactive Dog Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerilyn Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 (edited) I don't have anything useful to add, but what a cutie! I'm sure she'll figure things out quickly and settle down. And welcome! I think you're the first South African I've seen here. Edited July 23, 2020 by Jerilyn Quote Jerilyn, missing Lila (Good Looking), new Mistress to Wiki (PJ Wicked). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseyGrey Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 On 7/22/2020 at 5:39 PM, greysmom said: You can deal with leash reactivity. It takes a bit of work, but so worth it for everyone's happiness. I hope you can see this link. You probably can't order it from Amazon US, but you should be able to find it online somewhere you can. Available as an e-book and paperback. Feisty Fido: Help for the Leash Reactive Dog I used this book after recommendations on here and it has certainly helped my dog become more tolerant. I got it on kindle and it was a very quick and simple read. Your pup is a big fluffy cutie! I love the fuzzy ones! Quote Buddy Molly 🌈 5/11/10-10/10/23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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