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Denise,
So sorry to hear of the problems you are having with Bear. It seems as though, if males are going to go through a difficult stage, it happens around two years of age (like human adolescents). I would recommend having him neutered. Have you read the "Alpha Boot Camp" article on the Great Pyrenees Club of California's web site at http//www.sonic.net/~cdlcruz/GPCC/library.htm The article is under the "Behavior" category. Many people have reported that the boot camp method did wonders for their dogs. Good Luck Charlotte Ghost Rider wrote: Denise, so very sorry that you had to make such a heart wrenching decision. I've been having similar issues with Bear. It's gotten to the point that I put him in his room when company comes over until I can get everyone seated and then lead him out and have him sit with me until he's comfortable with who's here. It started when he decided to become overly aggressive with a little boy that comes here all the time. I thought that he was just trying to play and accidentally hurt him. Well, let me say it didn't really hurt him badly. He nipped his stomach and I honestly thought it was because he was jumping. He has always given this little boy hugs (jumping and putting his front legs on your shoulders) and I just assumed that was what he was trying to do. Since then he has snapped at the hands of two people that were petting Sugar and then tried to pet him. While they were petting Sugar Bear he was sniffing the back of their hands; when they moved their hands and tried to pet him he snapped. I really don't have a clue as to why he's started being nasty. Other than telling him that was a bad thing to do and putting him in his room I don't know what I can do. I would be lying if I were to say that having him put to sleep had not entered my mind. However, I don't know that I will be able to do that. What I thought was that it was an isolated incident and it's not been the case. He just seems to have become more aggressive. I'm wondering if I have him neutered if that would help. He's going to be two this October 31 and I think that's old to have him neutered but I also think it MAY help with the aggressiveness. Any input you may have, having had personal experience with this issue will be greatly appreciated. If you choose to write off-list, my addy is below. My deepest sympathies and condolences to your family, Bridget, Bear & Sugar BearAlabama Gulf Coastkaiser4@ gulftel.com |