Foxyrokchick
02-19-2007, 11:06 PM
Hi Everyone
I have a 15 month old Italian Pomeranian (not a toy Pom!), he was given to me when he was 7 months old, so initially I never had him from a pup.
I'm lead to believe that the previous owner never walked him much, so he has never mixed with other dogs as such. Last Summer when I took him to the park, he was fine with other dogs and I even let him of the lead and he played with the other dogs, which was great to watch.
Recently, as the weather has been so bad, my local park is in bad condition so I have been walking Prince about 3 times a day around my local area. However, recently as soon as he spots another dog, he barks continually and can sometimes sound aggressive, be it that he only wants to get up close and personal with the other dog so he can play. Is this because he is just frustrated at being on the lead, or do you think there is something more underlining? I'm frightened that this behaviour will be deemed as a threat to other dogs and may cause them to fight and he will come of worse. Thankfully so far this has never happened. I have had many dogs over the years and have always trained them well, and to behave, but recently this barking has become uncontrollable! He just doesn't listen to my commands to stop etc..and it's getting embarrassing! :o If you know of any way in which I can control the barking, I would very much appreciate your help.
Other than that, he is well behaved, fun and a huge character and I wouldn't swap him for the world! :)
Regards
Sharon & Prince xXx :p
I have a 15 month old Italian Pomeranian (not a toy Pom!), he was given to me when he was 7 months old, so initially I never had him from a pup.
I'm lead to believe that the previous owner never walked him much, so he has never mixed with other dogs as such. Last Summer when I took him to the park, he was fine with other dogs and I even let him of the lead and he played with the other dogs, which was great to watch.
Recently, as the weather has been so bad, my local park is in bad condition so I have been walking Prince about 3 times a day around my local area. However, recently as soon as he spots another dog, he barks continually and can sometimes sound aggressive, be it that he only wants to get up close and personal with the other dog so he can play. Is this because he is just frustrated at being on the lead, or do you think there is something more underlining? I'm frightened that this behaviour will be deemed as a threat to other dogs and may cause them to fight and he will come of worse. Thankfully so far this has never happened. I have had many dogs over the years and have always trained them well, and to behave, but recently this barking has become uncontrollable! He just doesn't listen to my commands to stop etc..and it's getting embarrassing! :o If you know of any way in which I can control the barking, I would very much appreciate your help.
Other than that, he is well behaved, fun and a huge character and I wouldn't swap him for the world! :)
Regards
Sharon & Prince xXx :p