Training an Aggressive Miniature Pincher

Putting on harness Post By Joan Rose (Guest Post) (10/28/2008) My min-pin is a female (Neece). The only time she is aggressive is when I put her harness on her to take her for a walk. She bites me while putting it on. How do I stop her from biting me? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training an Aggressive Miniature Pincher Post by Ima3 (18) | (08/07/2007) Profile | Contact We are on our 2nd MinPin. Both males, 1 neutered and 1 not. Not difference in the behavior, except maybe the one we have now is a bit calmer. Both of ours have been rescued dogs. If that is the case with yours, you may never know what causes the agression. Usually love, affection, spoiling, treats, letting them know how much they are loved works for ours. It is hard to imagine what some of these little dogs have been through. IMA3 Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training an Aggressive Miniature Pincher Post By MIN PIN LOVER (Guest Post) (04/28/2007) HAS SHE BEEN SPAYED? SOMETIMES THIS HELPS TO CALM THEM DOWN. FEMALES ALWAYS SEEM TO BE MORE AGGRESSIVE THAN MALES. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training an Aggressive Miniature Pincher Post By Angie O'Plasty (Guest Post) (03/28/2006) Sounds like maybe she thinks she's the boss around the place. Is she aggressive around food? Does she growl/snap if you try to get her off the couch/chair/etc.? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training an Aggressive Miniature Pincher Post by Vicka (94) | (03/28/2006) Profile | Contact How long have you had her and how long has this behavior been going on? This may sound strange and be way off base, but could she be in a "false pregnancy" mode...the nesting? I would have her checked by a vet and then definitely contact a dog training professional. Puppy behavior is pretty uncomplicated to correct, but a 7 year old dog- you need pro help here. The biting has to stop. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training an Aggressive Miniature Pincher Post By Sue from Boston (Guest Post) (03/28/2006) Try talking to the wonderful folks at the MSPCA shelter in Dedham. (Maybe that's where she came from?) They should have experience or ideas on how to train dogs such as this, or at least have names of dog trainers in the area that they can recommend. Good luck ! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training an Aggressive Miniature Pincher Post by Eileen Celeste (36) | (03/28/2006) Profile | Contact My daughter has a cat who also was very aggressive and destructive. She was going to have to put her down but as a last ditch effort her vet put the cat on Prozac. Worked like a charm! You might want to ask your vet what you can do to help your dog. This biting cannot continue. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training an Aggressive Miniature Pincher Post by Eileen Celeste (36) | (03/28/2006) Profile | Contact My daughter has a cat who also was very aggressive and destructive. She was going to have to put her down but as a last ditch effort her vet put the cat on Prozac. Worked like a charm! You might want to ask your vet what you can do to help your dog. This biting cannot continue. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training an Aggressive Miniature Pincher Post By Linda (Guest Post) (03/27/2006) A dog who has bitten that many times is a serious threat. Consult a professional trainer before someone is seriously hurt, or you get sued. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training an Aggressive Miniature Pincher Post by valery (93) | (03/27/2006) Profile | Contact Has your dog been spayed? When I had a min poodle she was like that until I had her fixed. She seemed to think all her toys were her "babies". Report Spam or Abuse