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What is wrong with my dog2007-11-25 2:53:17

I don't want to scare you, but it's importnat to deal with this problem decisively, and immediately. It may only be dogs now.. but left unchecked, it could worsen.

If this is not an option for you, then buy a 'Basket Muzzle' and put it on him when you go for walks. A Basket muzzle is a metal or plastic cage-style muzzle that allows full ventilation, but covers the muzzle completely. Unlike the cloth tube style muzzles, this does not allow him to nip through the end of it.

It's not that he isn't sociable... it's that he doesn't know HOW to be sociable. Training can do WONDERS, and WILL do wonders. Being an 'unaltered' male shouldn't make any difference. For your Goldie, it's about being on top, or being afraid. Females will be just as aggressive without the proper training and care.

End all, be all of this: Seek professional help. Please. For his sake as much as the sake of the dog he eventually attacks and seriously injurs.

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First off, don't breed him. You don't want to breed an animal with obvious personality problems. That would be wrong.

Now for helping you with this problem, look up "Nothing in life is free" It will help teach the dog that people are in control and he doesn't have to lead the pack.. which is what he is doing by challenging every dog that he encounters. Next, you need to get him into dog lessons. Let the instructor know what are you deeling with so that he or she will be prepared to help you. Look up dog clubs in your area, they are usually less exspensive than petsmart, and IMO they do a better job. Finnally, you have to PREVENT him getting loose. Ge a no pull harness, or even better, get a gentle leader head harness. You have to keep other dogs safe or there will be complaints about him and you may end up loosing him.