Well Blarney has blotted his book we where out today with all 3 he was on the lead and he met a dog he has met before and he was ok then he growled at him then just lunged at him and would not let go.

My Ray got bitten getting him off the other dog which was a friendly young JRT.

Lucky they were very nice people and they understood about Blarney.

Then tonight he growled and would have gone for another older Scottie we have phoned the Dogs trust for advice and they will be in touch.

It just seems to be dogs and yes Blarney has been castrated.

We think he has Staffie in him by his head and now by the way he holds onto another dog and will not let go.

If anyone has any advice please we done want to give up on him as he loves my 2 girls.

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Oww Maggie I am so sorry to read this I cant give any advise but hope that others can,I know how attached you Ray and the girls have become to Blarney.

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Oh I am so sorry to hear this. Do you think there is something medical going on? Im sorry I have no advice. Hope you get to the bottom of this and are able to fix it!

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Sorry to hear this to. I don't have any experience of dogs like this but I am sure if anyone can sort it, you 2 can. Thankfully, he loves your 2, phew! Hope someone can give you some sound advice.

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He is such a lovely dog we will not give up on him but that attack today he ment it but with us and the girls he is so good we don't mind getting bitten but never wish it on another dog.

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So sorry Maggie, I know how horrible it is when your dog has a go at another. I have had some experience with Harry although not as serious. He has only ever warned dogs away and never got hold of one....but he does sound a nasty bugger when he does it and it isn't nice. I have more or less stopped it from happening by knowing him inside out and understanding exactly the situation that causes it. For Harry it is purely nervousness around other dogs...he hates it when they sniff at him for ages and he doesn't like young dogs that bounce around and try and play rough. Just by looking at approaching dogs I can tell how he will respond to them and luckily he has a good recall so I just call him back. If a dog has run at him and jumping around him when Harry is at my side then to be honest I don't mind if he tells them off a little. Hopefully with the help of a the Dogs trust you can work out exactly what is going through Blarneys mind when he attacks. You could also try a soft muzzle perhaps to make sure other dogs are safe until you get to know him better and understand his issues. Hope you get some help with him!

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I'm sorry. That's a rough, I'll be interested in hearing what happens. They may be able to put you in contact with a veterinary behaviorist or vet specialist...

"Holding on" is not a trait specific to one breed type... and it's part of the predation cycle (..."DOGS: by Lorna and Ray Coppinger has a chapter on the predation cycle (....cycle? Path? I can't remember their terminology!)). My golden will do that with objects at times. Her really, seriously, cannot let go...he's stuck like that for a while. You can put cats on his head, drop bacon and steak in front of his nose.

Ask the Dogs Trust for resources on how to break up a dog fight, how to use citronella spray (...hopefully you have that available? Here it's called "Direct stop", comes in a can and I always take it on walks!), how to use a break stick, and on management techniques. (...take an umbrella, throw treats at the offending dog, how to plan your walks so you aren't likely to come across loose dogs.

In the mean time... manage any trips outside very closely. Teach him to love wearing a muzzle, and to walk with a gentle leader/other type of head collar. Do not resume walks without assistance and without preventative measures in place...get a professional to show you how to do all of this.

That's a super rough situation. I've been around a serious dog fight where there were -many- professional trainers present and who all had education on what to do...yet there was still a moment of complete panic from everyone. It sounds like you handled the situation better!

We're here for you!

I'd go with Emma on this one. JRT's can be right little buggers, I'd try a muzzle while you work out how to stop him, you may even have to keep him on his lead if he wont behave. Good luck with him !!!!

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I agree with Emma, Dave and RedDogs too. A soft muzzle is a good idea for his own good and that of the dogs he meets! Not to mention you and Ray!!

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Thanks we love the little ********* we hope to get to the bottom of it but because he is a rescue we don't no his back ground.
He is good with food you can take it out his mouth and if we say NO he knows we mean it indoors its just other dogs not bitches we had just met another little JRT a bitch she was off the lead and he was fine with her no problems at all.

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