after being lumbered with looking after my daughters dog ,a large cross rottweiller he is causing some reAL.he is very agressive when he is taken out to people and other dogs .also constant barking when someone comes he just wont stop till they have left,has anyone any sugestions.

A serious suggestion here - why not watch the Channel 4 series on Tuesday evenings called 'Its Me Or the Dog'? The lady who solves badly behaved dog problems every week gives some really good advice about how to turn even the most devilish canine into an obedient, good natured and unobtrusive companion. I would think that at least some of this advice would be relevant to most dogs. Another reason for watching this programme - at least for males - is that the presenter (I think her name is Victoria Stillwell or something similar) is absolutely gorgeous. She can bring me to heel anytime. Woof woof!!

thanks i will watch it and get some tips of that

To control unbearable barking get a heavy chain link, or something that will make a noise, like pebbles in an empty pop bottle.

Whenever the dog starts to bark throw the chain on the floor in front of the dog (not at it) or bang the pop bottle on the floor in front of him.

You will be surprised how quick they learn not to bark.

This will work also for aggressiveness towards other dogs. Just reel him back on the lead and bang the bottle. Bottle better for this exercise.

Hope this helps:thumbsup:

I'd agree with the barking thing and the 'tube of doom' (bottle of pebbles)

But not with the aggression with other dogs. First you need to understand why he is aggressive.
Was he attacked when he was young?
Has he never been socialised?
Is he scared/intimidated?
Does he simply want to eat them? :lol:
Is he protecting you?
Is he jealous?

Only when you've identified the reason behind his aggression can you truly sort it.

You've just missed a dachshund on 'It's me or the Dog' who was aggressive because he was intimidated, what she did (and I don't know if this will work for your dog) was get someone who was willing to walk their dog with them (at a safe distance). Keep both dogs on the lead, walk your dog past the other dog and as soon as he starts to bark, raise his hackles, etc. turn around and walk the other way, when he's settled a bit, do it again, as soon as he gets funny, walk the other way.
He will gradually get nearer and nearer before he gets funny and then praise him constantly while you're walking by.
Eventually, the dog on the programme did walk past other dogs and people pefectly which he never did before.

Most importantly, recognise your own body language.
If you know he'll be aggressive you will automatically tense up as you walk by - this will make him think there is something wrong and get aggressive. When you see another dog, give it a wide berth, but act as though you haven't noticed it - if you're not bothered by it at all, then he will be less worried about protecting you.

Also, if you can go out with another person. When you see a dog in the park, get the other person to hold your dog on his lead, go up to the other dog and fuss it (obviously ask the owner first). Make sure you're dog can see you and that you are happy fussing the other dog. Then walk back to your dog, and praise him a lot - give him a cuddle (if you can - I don't know your dog) and continue on your walk.
If you do this enough, he will start to realise that other dogs are not a threat to you - if his problem is he's protecting you then it should help sort it out!

If you want to contact me via msn: carlotta_bennitto@hotmail.com
I'd be happy to talk to you directly about it. I may not be able to help but I might be able to :thumbsup: