territorial

[midnite]

hi all I'm new to this forum.
My rotti is a 5 years old female , had once pups, is neutered since then,( about 3 years ago) and she is developing I call severe behavior problems. Her sleeping spot is besides my reclyiner chair, if I dare to touch her while she is resting or just chilling she crowls at me and other family members. Even she is aggressive against my poor 9 year old cat ( when he just walks by her place)
She was never people friendly ( I was told she is afraid of ppl) unfortunally she did not had the chance to sozialize when she was a puppy. After telling her NO!! she acts very obedient almost to much. She crowls at most of the people who come to our house.

I'm frustrated and hope someone in this forum can give me an advise

[Lora Lee]

"Severe behavior problems" calls for serious professional trainer. I suggest you contact one today.

[midnite]

thanks for your reply Lora, I might have not choosen the right words when I said "severe behavior problems" Sheba my rotti is very obedient ( I hope this spelling is right) it just worries me that she developed a what I call territorial behavior. And I wanted to see if any of the forum members had a similar problem with their Rotti. Btw if anyone can suggest a GOOD trainer in the San Diego/Oceanside area I would be most thankful.

[Lora Lee]

What level of training has she had? I feel often times people are good at teaching the dogs commands (make it to a few classes) and then, that's just it. Training doesn't stop because your dog knows how to sit, or come, it continues for the rest of their cutsie wootie lives ;)

I think territorial aggression is different from the type of aggression you are describing. Although it may be very similar, I believe it's possessive aggression (much like object guarding). Who knows maybe I'm wrong

My first suggestion is training....she needs a higher level of training than she already has. You need to keep the level of "boss" or "pack leader" inside your home--and obviously she doesn't respect that. Guarding her little bed right by your chair--well, I'd crate her. She doesn't get her favorite spot any more.

Get her out of the house more often. Take her for walks and do some short training exercises during such....like a few down/stays and recalls. Get her out of bubble she thinks she owns.

Her behavior will not get better if you don't start training. As a matter of fact, it might get worse, a lot worse. I wouldn't wait.

And don't worry about your spelling, this isn't a spelling B....we're here to help you with your dog. ;)

[German Vanegas]

Your dog is not being territorial but she is becoming extremely dominant. Somewhere the pack leadership was lost, so you have to re-gain control of your dog by lowering her status to the bottom. I concur with Lora, get professional help to correct this undesirable behavior, which is potentially dangerous if is left unchecked.