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i have had my 3 yr old staffy for 3 weeks and previously timid and submissive around other dogs,but now showing signs of aggresion toward other dogs.........has gone for 2 dog today.....she does have a womb infection which started antibiotics yesterday.....is she just feeling grumpy and irritable?

Submitted: 64 days and 9 hours ago.
Category: Dog
Value: $11
Status: CLOSED
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Pet's Sex: Female
Pet's Age: 3
Type of Animal: dog

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keeping her away from other dogs

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<p>Hi,</p><p>I'm sorry to hear that you are having this issue with your girl. Staffy bulls tends to be good with other dogs, Am Staffs tend to have more aggresion issues. Her health issue may contribute to why she is acting this way. Additionally, having her spayed once she recovers wil likely help as well. For now, consdier keeping her seperated from the other two until her infection is better under control. Once she is doing a bit better, you'll want to start in obedience and also may want to work on a method called "NILF" at home. This helps to redefine how the dog works with the world around them. By gently setting the owners as the leader, the need to have conflict within the group is lowered. You can read more here: <a href="http://www.pets.ca/articles/article-dog_nilf.htm">http://www.pets.ca/articles/article-dog_nilf.htm</a>   Pay close attention to try to find a potential catalyst for her behaviors. For examples, some dogs are motivated to aggression with food, objects, on leash and so on (having a behavioralist out once or twice can be extremly helpful with this). I hope she's doing better soon.</p><p>Please click "ACCEPT" or if you need more information "REPLY"</p>

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