SallyRand

This is the result of one of two things and sometimes a bit of both. Fear or dominance but in any case, is dealt with in the same way. Ignore the advice of those who tell you to beat the dog. If you strike the dog, the only thing the dog knows is that it has been struck and will in fact remember and become very neurotic and perhaps dangerous.

Leash control is a good method in this instance and you must at all times be what Cesar Millan calls the "Pack Leader". Do not allow your dog to apporach another dog. Using the leash and verbal commands (You can help him sit by pushing down on his butt if he is not responsive but make certain that he cannot see the hand you are using to push him!) command the dog to "Sit!" when he spies another dog.

If the dog becomes aggressive you must immediately nudge him, he must "Stay!" and must remain in one spot. Do NOT use the word "No!" as people understand it but the dog only knows it's a noise and relates it to nothing specific.

I am fond of the three-finger nip; that is to deliver a fast three-fingered pinch to the back of the neck when the dog breaks out as this is the sort of thing the Momma or Daddy dog would do. A sharp sound such as Cesar's "Sssst!" works very well also to bring him back to center.

If necessary, you can force the dog to the ground using the back of the neck and hold him there until he rolls and displays his belly in a sign of submission.

After some pracitce in merely observing other dogs, you can then allow other dogs to apporach him, utilizing your commands and dominance each time your dog acts out. He will get the idea if you are consistent, calm and assertive. Remember to keep him ON LEASH at all times during this training process and you may want to consider a muzzle if he is realy snapping, etc.

Finally, exercise, exercise, exercise the dog! Exercise burns off a ton of aggression! A tired dog is a calm and submissive dog!

Sally.