Re: Protective

In Reply to: Protective
Posted by:  Dawn
Posted on:  September 28, 2001 at 12:08:17

: I have a female JRT 4 years old, named Xena; (we adopted her from the Humaine Society of Broward County); she does not like any other animal especially other dogs (Various Breeds) around her and she makes it clear to all. I have asked my neighbors politely to keep their dogs in while I let her out. Some times she is on a chain alone out front -No Fence- and other times my son and I walk with her. There have been quite a few times where they have not taken my advice and their dogs come around to my area and Xena gets very aggressive; one instance a Chihuaha was barking at her and approached her and they fought and of course Xena bit the other dog.
: I am a little worried about her tasting blood. Is it a big deal. I know JRT are meant for hunting and some people have told me once they taste blood the become VERY aggressive.
: Am I crazy for being worried? I didn't yell at her because I don't believe XENA did anything wrong. And I will now be walking with her all the time.
: I would really like your input on this. I will be waiting.
: THANK YOU!!!!!!!

: Sincerly,
: Dawn C. of
: Hallandale Beach, FL

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Hi Dawn,
The easiest way to create an aggressive dog is to chain it, this creates aggression and NO ONE HERE recommends chaining a dog. Please don't chain your dog and basically what you are doing is compounding the problems and making this dog more aggressive by chaining it up.If you continue to chain this dog, the problem you are having will only get worse, either walk the dog or fence your yard.

The part about the tasting blood is an old wifes tale, a myth or whatever you want to call it. I have dogs that hunt on a weekly basis and NONE of them are aggressive. Magic, Meems and Maybe are my bed buddies and don't have an aggressive bone in their body.
I would also stongly suggest that you get this dog into an obedience class, and do it for both of you.