How do I deal with a dog that is great with people but aggressive toward other dogs. He is a...
rescue dog, chocolate lab/mix about 3years old. I've had him 6 months.
Dogs mostly do what they think you WANT them to do. They really want to please you. They think they are protecting you when they are aggressive to other dogs.
I don't have a great answer but you may try walking your dog on a leash and carry a small spray bottle of water. When your dog acts aggressively towards another dog say NO very loudly and give it a short spray of water. Do this every time the dog is aggressive.
When the dog is "good" hand it a treat or pat the dog and praise it in a cheerful voice... the old "GOOD dog" thingee.
If the tactic Butch News offered did not do the trick, you should probably consult a professional trainer. Aggression against people or other dogs is nothing to mess with, and you're best to nip it in the bud earlier rather than later
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