How to train away fence aggression?
Jerod Kiehn
2025-07-24 08:53:30
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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.
Stanton Labadie
2025-07-16 04:13:44
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Our dogs have been to a trainer and on leash they have no agression or even care about other dogs. The problem we are running into with trying to train is that for some reason when are dogs are not in the house they will not take any treats, we've tried raw food, chicken, cheese, etc, but outside the house they want nothing to do with it. The trainer told us he had never seen 2 dogs just ignore any form of high reward and he wasn't able to help us any further.
Elyse Herzog
2025-07-05 19:40:24
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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.
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.
Your goal when working on management is to set her up for success, which translates to her not reacting to the trigger.
Instead of learning that barking and lunging is what you don’t want, she will learn that seeing the trigger will be followed by something else that’s unpleasant.
Edison Volkman
2025-07-03 14:16:11
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Basic obedience training will be the most helpful. Basic commands can be your best friend when it comes to managing your dog in the yard. 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 already worked up into a frenzy, it’ll be more difficult to redirect them. Teach Leave It, use the leave it command and bring them inside, reward your dog whenever they leave the neighbor dog alone. Join Forces for a Walk, next time you take your dog for a walk, ask your neighbor if they would like to join you, one of the best ways to get dogs to become friendly is by going on a walk together. 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.
Nia Dickens
2025-06-21 01:38:18
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One effective way to combat fence guarding is to increase your dog's exposure to different environments, people, and animals. Regular socialisation helps dogs become more confident and less prone to anxiety or aggression. Arrange controlled interactions with other dogs and people, gradually exposing your dog to different situations while maintaining a positive and calm environment. Positive reinforcement is a powerful tool to modify your dog's behaviour. Reward your dog with treats, praise, and affection when they display non-guarding behaviour, such as staying calm when another dog or person passes by the fence. Make the area around the fence a pleasant and engaging space for your dog. Provide toys, puzzle feeders, or interactive games to keep them mentally stimulated and focused on positive activities. By redirecting their attention away from the fence, you can reduce their inclination to guard it. Gradually expose your dog to stimuli that trigger fence guarding behaviour, such as other dogs walking by the fence. Start at a distance where your dog remains calm and reward them for maintaining composure. Over time, gradually decrease the distance while continuing to reward positive behaviour. Limit your dog's access to the fence line by creating barriers or using visual deterrents like frosted glass or wooden panels. This prevents visual triggers and reduces the opportunity for fence guarding behaviour to occur.
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