Fisher13
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quote: Originally posted by Rocketman55
Great feedback guys. I really appreciate the different perspectives. I agree with msinc that (the real bad) aggressive tree dogs are born. And when I say real bad I mean a dog that will NOT allow another dog to tree beside of it. They make the other dog tree on the back side of the tree or completely off the tree.
Fisher13- Interesting assessment of what may initially cause the tree aggression (jealousy) I never thought of it that way but there certainly may be some merit to what you are saying. If I'm understanding you correctly, you feel a dog gets frustrated at the tree from not being able to get to the coon and that is what causes the dog to lash out at another dog. Not sure I'm in total agreement with that, but I can see where that could cause some problems around the tree.
For the rest of you, Please feel free to weigh in. I like to hear from different folks on their perspective of what/when to start a pup and the things to watch out for along the way.
Most of us agree it is the frustration that cause the jacking, fighting, chewing, digging etc. I think fighting is a little different cause you can have dogs fight into the box on the lead etc, so it can also be caused by other issues such as dominance or territorial behavior. It's hard to say why a dog is aggressive with out seeing it first hand, dogs are Individuals and aggression can be somewhat complex as to why a dog is acting the way it is.
Ceaser Millan the dog whisper, his books are spot on when dealing with aggression in a dog. His books are way better and more in-depth the show. I dont agree with all of his stuff, but a lot of it. A lot of what I say and preach with hounds are based upon his principles. Dogs are very misunderstood in our society, and the more we educate ourselves and learn from others the better of a perspective we will have. I often feel that he sugar coats his show for the modern dog lover audience, but if you study his work, he expects a tremendous amount out of his dogs, and is a lot more strict then most of us will ever be.
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