Aggressive dog - what should I do?

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Hi, I've got a Bully cross Great Dane who has just turned one. He is incredibly sweet with humans and smaller dogs. The problem is, if a dog is bigger than him and doesn't back down, it all kicks off...

We are planning on getting him neutered, but will his behaviour actually change?

Just so you know, we have another male who is also a year old and they get on brilliantly, and he's also fine with our neighbour's male dog who he's known since he was a pup.

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    One year old? He’s still practically a puppy; he MUST follow canine etiquette. Personally, I’d make sure he gets put in his place by other dogs during supervised sessions (in my local area, there’s a brilliant trainer who works with Rhodesian Ridgebacks: I promise you, it soon humbles all the big shots who are used to acting a bit too big for their boots, lol).

    I also find that hanging around people living on the streets with their dogs is a good solution: usually, their dogs are incredibly strict about canine manners—very stern but not dangerous (I suppose being in a pack gives them a non-aggressive authority).

    (I did that with my Bichon when she was little: she wasn't aggressive at all, but she treated every dog in the world like a bumper car. That’s very risky behaviour when you only weigh about 10 lbs compared to, say, a grumpy old dog. After three one-minute sessions, she finally understood how to respect other dogs. Of course, you can never rule out accidents, but I love being able to let my dog say hello freely to any dog she meets; it’s been five years now and everything is still going great.)

    In any case, the issue needs to be sorted before the dog turns two, otherwise there’s no choice but the life sentence of a muzzle...

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    Hi, The fact that he gets on really well with your other male and your neighbour's dog is quite reassuring; it shows he's capable of having positive interactions, especially with dogs he knows well. The issue seems to mainly crop up with strange dogs during initial introductions. Neutering can help, as it can reduce certain hormone-driven behaviours (such as male-to-male competition or certain impulsive reactions), but it doesn't wipe out learned behaviours or established habits. You also need to keep in mind that there are cases where neutering can actually reinforce or worsen these behavioural issues. Based on what you've described, it might be worth working on some supervised, positive introductions with well-socialised dogs, perhaps with the help of a dog trainer or behaviourist. If you're unsure about how he might react, I’d also recommend muzzle training him. This would allow you to approach these meetings with much more peace of mind. The goal is to teach him how to manage these situations rather than just being overwhelmed by them. Have a lovely day, Maëlla
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    Has he had any bad experiences with bigger dogs in the past?
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