Dog-dog aggression and Dominance in a Redbone Coonhound - Page 1

Dog-Dog Aggression   HELP!!!!!!!!!!!
I adopted a Redbone coonhound a year ago, expecting him to be 4 yrs. old as the shelter said, but upon arriving to pick him up found that he was probably not more than 1 year old. They just neutered him and he had been found on the run with his mom.
He is a dominant dog, who is constantly challenging me, and has developed a nice big problem with leash aggression.
Dominace: I make sure he sits for everything, before going in and out of doors, walks beside me down/up stairs etc. Has to wait sitting for food. No talking inside etc. He is great with that.
Out of doors: he walks to heel, or we are trying our best to get him to walk beside us.
When he sees another dog his size or larger approaching, he freaks out, turning into a snapping, rearing, howling fiend.
For a while I could get him to pay attention to me with sitting and yummy treats to distract him, but this does not seem to be working any more.
Fear aggression?
small dogs, never a problem.
We cannot go to the dog park anymore because he is always picking fights, and does alot of show of snapping jaws, but does not bite , and has been bitten numerous times. But he starts it. or so it appears to my human non-dog expert human eyes.

I've started taking him on walks in the deer/rabbit world of the conservation area where he can get his blood going, for his breed type, to try and get some of his energies worked out. But he cannot go off lead there as it is not fenced and near a highway. Redbones become deaf in my experience when on a scent. So the flexi-leash is the only way, but that works well.

So, I have the feeling that it is my training (we did obedience training as soon as I got him for 6 weeks) and I think he just doesn't see me as the pack leader.

I'm just looking for any advice on a training book for me and my dog, and/or video. is the leerburg aggressive dogs one or pack leader one good? or cesar millans approach better? or something else entirely perhaps?

Find another trainer. They aren't all created equal.

It's impossible for a responsible dog trainer to give advice to you online, especially when dealing with aggression, because seeing the dog firsthand is vital to know which approach you must take. I never go off a confused and frustrated owner's despcription because more often than not, they are misreading the dog.

Seek out a trainer on your area who has experience with aggression, experience with hounds is a plus. Where ar eyou from? Maybe someone here can get you a referral.

Thank you for your advice on going to find someone.
I have been trying to find someone in my area that understands aggression, but have yet to find someone.
I am in southwestern Ontario Canada.
If someone could point me to a behaviour specialist in training, I would appreciate it.
Thanks
Mary

I'm located in SW Ontario. If you are located near me then I can recommend a trainer - he deals a lot with aggressive dogs. Uh - be prepared to work.

Yes, please.
I've had trouble finding someone, as many admit they don't really deal with aggressive dogs, and I've been looking for a behaviourist or trainer that understands it.
I am completely aware that it is my problem (pack leader, alpha stuff etc) and signals are getting crossed between the dog and me, so work is not a problem. I'm ready for it.
If you could suggest the trainer that would be great. I'm in Stratford, btw.
Thanks!!
Mary

I sent you a PM.