Aggresive Dog On Yard

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Have moved to a new yard which is wonderful in every way apart from the yard owners dog. He is an elderly JRT and goes for you if you try and move him (he sits in doorways, and round the wheels of your car, he has kulled a fox and snaps at the horses noses if the go to sniff him over the stable doors. He will also chase horses if they react to him (shy etc). I know keep my JRT puppy at home when I go there as he keeps trying to get in and 'jumps' at the car window snarling at her, while I was getting my tack out of the cazr he ran full pelt, snarling, to try and get my puppy. The owner said 'he'll be fine' but I know he will try and kill her coz she's so timid anyway. How do I best deal with this? The owners love him to bits and I love the yard but I am not pussy footing around a dog that thinks he rules the roost....
 
The dog could be aching from Arthritis if he is old making him a bit cranky. The owners however shoulnt inflict him on the liveries if he is snappy.

I would keep my dog away from the yard and also I would ignore him completly. Dont make eye contact with him as he may feel threatened if you do. Just pretend he isnt there.

There are some small dogs on my yard, if you look at them they growl and bark but if you avoid eye contact they are fine.

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Sounds like typical JRT behaviour! They are not all like this though - before ppl jump on back! My parents have kept JRT's for years - they are well known for getting a bit snappy with old age and you're unlikely to change this behaviour now. He could be in some pain with arthritis but this is no excuse for the yard owners allowing him to intimidate liveries. He needs to be kept more under control and you are within you're rights to be safe when on the yard. Have a chat with them, maybe with another member of the yard who feels the same.
 
It may be that the old dogs eyesight is failing so hes snappy at sudden movements etc, or dental pain can be an overlooked problem (not suggesting you have a look in its mouth though!) but you could try offering a little treat to see how he deals with it and then suggesting to the yard owner that a trip to the vets might be in order..
 
I can't believe YO is behaving in such an irresponsible way - if the dog is old, arthritic, blind whatever the excuse, it shouldn't be at the yard if it is so aggressive. My old girl hates dogs - I'm sure she'd stamp on it for you!
 
I would say give him a swift boot up the bum....but i wont

He should be kept away from others if hes old, cranky, in pain as its not fair on him or liveries

Fern can be a lil madam at times so she is kept in a crate in the rug shed, and let out when its quiet.
 
As always there is no such thing as a bad dog only bad owners, the dog should be kept away from people and horses if he acts like this. He's a dog, he doesnt know any better its the owners who are to blame here.
Poor little mite, its an accident waiting to happen if you ask me, totally irresponsible YO ...
 
Personally I would deal with the situation myself. Treat the dog as if it were your own and tell him off for biting the horses noses, tell him to move out of the way when you are trying to get past. If he tries to nip you then I would firmly tell him to stop that! Someone still has to be in control of this little dog regardless of whether he is crotchety or old or ill, and it sounds like if you want him to do as you say, you will have to take a slightly firmer line with him. Don't forget to praise him lots when he does do what you ask and then your relationship should improve.

I wouldn't take my dog to the stables though - leave the puppy at home.
 
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