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An Aggressive Barking
Biting Beagle Puppy
can
be a major challenge.  

You bring home your little
bundle of joy and discover
that his or her only mission
is to rip your finger clean
off your hand....
This kind of behavior can indicate an early sign of aggression.  It's important to follow Proper Puppy
Training
methods to prevent potential problems as they become an adult dog.  

"Her 5 Month Old Beagle Barks Aggressively at Children.. Read What She Did!"

Zoey Writes:

Hello,

A week ago or so I asked a question about my 5 month old Beagle. When we are in our front yard with the
dog with the pinch collar on and little children approach her she barks very aggressively at them. I try to
have her in a sit stay position but she is way to out of control. I pop the leash but still acts out at the kids.
Last time you said to watch the loose leash video witch I did.  We are taking puppy classes and the teacher
said to have the children ask her to sit and give her a treat. That did not work at all. Advice desperately
needed.



Dog Training Advisor Responds:

Zoey:

Can you describe how the pinch collar is fitted, and how you put it on?

What happens (what does she do?) when you correct her? Does she look at you? Or does she completely
ignore it and act like it didn't happen?


Zoey Replies:

I attach the collar behind her neck. It is snug. I can put a finger space between the collar and her neck. When
she sees children she barks aggressively at them and lunges for them. I try to put her in a sit stay but she
gets out of control. When I pop the leash sometimes she gives out a cry and starts right back up again. She
doesn't look at me. She is very focused on the kids. I saw our vet today and he recommended that she sees
a behavioral specialist. What is your advice?



Dog Training Advisor Responds:

If possible, I recommend:

1. See if you can take a link out, so you only have 1/2 a finger space? This will make your correction more
meaningful.

2. Put a muzzle on her, so you don't have to worry about her hurting anyone while you're training. If, when you
correct her, if she still doesn't look at you, it means that you're giving her a $2 ticket. Make sure you're
getting slack in the leash. If she's still not paying attention, then grab her flank with your hand and pull it.
That's the loose "elbow" skin in front of her back leg, that connects to her underbelly. This will cause her
some discomfort, so be aware that she may spin around and try to CORRECT YOU. Once you have her
attention, correct her back into the sit-position.

3. If you're still not having success with using #2, then I recommend getting a Dogtra 200ncp e-collar. Follow
the instructions that come with the e-collar, and use the muzzle. Basically, you're going to use the e-collar for
your "No!" correction, and then use the pinch collar to correct her back into the sit position, now that you'll
have her attention.

4. If you feel unable to do this by yourself, or too insecure, then I recommend contacting a local
SitMeansSit.com representative to work with you. It just really comes down to how comfortable you are with
the dog, and if you're more of a "Do It Yourself" type of person.

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