BeTrue
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Post by BeTrue on Dec 8, 2004 13:02:07 GMT -5
I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this, but if it isn't, someone let me know.
My local shelter has a dog right now that is listed as 'very friendly'. His only problem is that he's also been called 'cage aggressive'. I'm not exactly positive what this means...maybe guarding issues? But wouldn't it be better to work on this dog before adopting him out to someone who might not have any idea how to handle such an issue?
I would ask how a person could deal with this type of training situation too, but that would probably be better off in the 'training' section.
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Post by Kona on Dec 8, 2004 20:43:29 GMT -5
I don't know what they mean by "Cage Aggressive," but no matter what they mean by it I don't understand describing a dog as both "Very Friendly" and any kind of aggressive.
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Post by amyjo on Dec 8, 2004 21:04:27 GMT -5
My guess is it is "barrier frustration" the dog wants what is on the other side of the barrier - is frustrated by the barrier and acts out until the barrier is removed.
My dog did this at the kennel for the first time. I had never seen him do such a thing, but he barked and lunged and acted like an a-hole.
The owner of kennel had to let him out herself because she was afraid for her employees and when she opened the door he snuggled up wiggling and asking for pets!
I don't think this is a deal breaker for a dog in a shelter my dog was 11 years old before we even knew he would do this.
I think it would be something to be aware and the new owner might see some similar behavior in the car or at the door to the home but it can be worked on with basic obedience. The dog can't act like a freak if it obeying a down command.
In the kennel/shelter environment you would not open the cage door for a raging beast. You would require calm behavior first - then the dog learns if he is calm he gets out or you go in and good things happen.
Amy
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