How do I stop my dog from being fence aggressive?
Malika Hirthe
2025-07-19 04:13:49
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Basic obedience training will be the most helpful. Fundamentals such as sit, stay, come when called, and settle are especially important and can be used whenever your dog heads for the fence or is negatively engaging with another dog. You may be able to redirect the dog’s focus towards a new task or activity. This could be something as simple as engaging them in play with an interactive toy or throwing a ball or stick. If your dog is the one that is barking, you can train them to leave the dog alone, use the “leave it” command and bring them inside. Reward your dog whenever they leave the neighbor dog alone. Build a Better Fence, if you have open-type fencing where the dogs can actually see each other, you might consider covering it or building a barrier in front of it to try to reduce your dog’s ability to see and really engage with the other dog. Speak to Your Neighbor to understand their schedule and try to work together to either avoid having the dogs outside at the same time or supervise your dog the entire time they are outside. With consistent training and environmental precautions, you can put an end to the fence line dog wars.
Harmon Robel
2025-07-19 03:18:10
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We headed outside so I could show the guardians how to get Thor to focus on them, come when called and train him to move away from the fence instead of running along the fence line barking at the other dog. This approach works for every breed and you don’t have to be a professional Pitbull dog trainer to do it. Thor’s guardians should do this exercise multiple times a day for the next few weeks. Dogs need lots of practice to learn new habits, especially when trying to stop them from doing something when they’re excited or aroused. Repetition is key for success. These don’t have to be long practice sessions. In fact, short 2-4 minute practice sessions a few times a day are better than one longer session. With daily practice and exercise, we’re confident Thor can be more focused and kick his fence fighting habit.
Maiya Bartell
2025-07-19 01:13:01
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To figure out exactly what your dog’s trigger is — what she is reacting to — observe what happens just before she becomes reactive. Next, you will want to arrange your dog’s environment so she won’t have the chance to react. If your dog is barking through a fence or at a window, for example, try covering up her view by putting up visual barriers along the fence line or closing the curtains. If she becomes very reactive when someone comes to the door, try putting her in another room before guests arrive. Your goal when working on management is to set her up for success, which translates to her not reacting to the trigger. Sometimes, management itself is enough to solve the problem. However, if you’ve blocked your dog’s view and she still stands at the fence barking and lunging at whoever passes, you might want to try some training. One of the easiest techniques to use when working with a barrier-reactive dog is called counter-conditioning. The goal is to change how your dog feels about the trigger, whatever it may be. You want to change your dog’s perception of the trigger from something anxiety-provoking to something good and pleasing.
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