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Originally Posted by SheilaO
I have a Shih-Tzu and he HATES other dogs unless he is at the groomer…I am in a condo so he has grown up on a leash… which may be his problem…he is protective and territorial, however at the groomer he plays with them all. For the past 8 years I have been trying to figure him out…if you have any suggestions, let me know. I even had a dog behaviorist who didn't seem to know what to do…He's so awful when on the leash that I'm afraid he's going to meet a dog that will not put up with his bad temper and will eat him right in front of me. I avoid other dogs at all costs. Otherwise, he is just great!!!
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I have just a thought...for what it's worth, Cesar Milan is my hero for dog behavior. It's hard to know if your dog is aggressive or afraid without seeing his behavior. If he is ok when someone else is in charge, I'd make a guess that he takes cues from whomever seems to be in charge and when he feels insecure in the pack, in other words, when he thinks he is the one in charge, he postures as aggressive.
Just a guess that if he's ok at the groomer, he just feels insecure.