Aggressive Dachshund?
I have a dachshund that was abandoned at a dog park. He's adorable, and he really likes people. We did have him neutered, but he still can get a little aggressive with my husband and I, and our 2 other dogs. They all normally get along and run and play, but he barks constantly and if I try to discipline him for stealing socks (not hit him) by pointing and saying no, he'll growl at me and show his teeth. I was wondering why this is, and how I can control it?
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Dachshunds are a little dog, with a great big ego. I'd say that is the problem. You need to just establish a relationship with him, where it's clear that you're in charge. Not him. I suggest long walks, where you make him walk next to you, and not in front. That should get the message across that he's not on charge, and that you tell him where he's to be.
I have a Miniature dachshund. I've been his only owner and he is now 3 yrs old. We live where there are four other dogs in house. He is the most aggressive, energetic, and definitely the most protective. I did some research on them and they are hyper dogs. Mine has tried the growling back at me, but I let him know quick that wasn't acceptable. Just make a bond with him but at the same time let him know you are the boss and with time I'm sure it will get better.
I hate to say it, but it's not that uncommon.
My suspicion is that is the reason he was dumped at a place they knew someone with a big heart and a bunch of dog toys would find him.
You might ask at the best rescue nearby for a behaviorist, but you may be just trying to fix what someone else couldn't.
He sounds like a liability you need to solve in a very decisive way before you have a child, or you are likely to be sued by the parent of another child, or a babysitter. You should probably turn him in to Dachshund Rescue and let them sort him out. Given the fact that he found you, it wouldn't be dishonorable.
This is fear..Dogs can be aggressive but if they bark allot at other dogs and growl to warn owners to back off it is usually fear.
A way to help with some of it is as follows, it takes patience and time.When the dog picks up something he should not have tell him "drop it" or Leave it" as you say those words have a great treat on standby and hand the dog the treat to disrupt his thoughts of holding on to what he is not supposed to have.Eventually he will associate dropping the bad object for a wonderful treat! It works, I know i train.
The other dogs may overwhelm him? he feels afraid as much as he likes to play are you SURE he is happy or is his tail vibrating, swaying because of nervousness? watch his signals and if you see him as overwhelmed or overpowered find a way to slow play down or stop it for a bit let him re-group..If he overly barks re-direct with a favorite toy. This aggression is much harder to break and really a professional would have to see the dog and reactions to help honestly..It is usually rooted in fear and harder to overcome.As people sometimes we read their signals wrong..Barking is generally saying "Go Away" and things do go away and that re-enforces what we do not want which is barking works, if I am afraid and I bark they leave me alone..So professionals or at least a visit form one may be the way to go so no one gets bitten and the dog remains in its happy home..