help needed !!!

[kentishsteve]

I have an 3 and a half parson russell dog with some agression issues. he's pretty good off the lead as long as the interaction isn't too long but on the lead i cant go near another dog without him barking and snarling, also he isnt too good with strangers sometimes he's ok but alot of times his tail goes between his legs and he snarls is there anything i can try or shall i just call in an expert

[Murph]

I don't think anyone can give advice on an aggression problem without seeing the dog, it's best to consult a dog behaviourist.

[Butterfli]

Have you tried distracting him with treats? keep him focused on you when passing other dogs/strangers so he can begin to associate being around them with a reward instead of something to fear?

Maybe get some people to throw a treat for him on the ground from a distance IF he is being calm to help him learn how to behave around them and to associate them with good things?

I am no expert, this is just what I would try if my dog was the same!

[Kirsty]

It sounds like a fear thing but can't tell without seeing as others have said. Try a really good training shool.

[TheDogsHuman]

I'm not sure whether the OP is coming back, but for anybody else with similar issues:

This isn't aggression, per se. Aggressive dogs are aggressive, on lead or off lead, it doesn't matter. What the OP's dog has, from what I can tell, is leash reactivity.

BAT (behavioural adjustment training) methods are said to work wonders with reactive dogs.

Reactivity is often harder to deal with than aggression. An aggressive dog will send out "get away" signals to others. A reactive dog sends out mixed messages, making the other dogs weary, as well, thus worsening the situation.

It can be managed, and the behaviour can be changed.

Reactivity and Aggression are two very different things. "If in doubt, your dog is reactive!" You'll never say "I think my dog is aggressive", because you'll KNOW.