My dog attacks other dogs. What can I do to walk him without worry?

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So I have a 3 year old american terrier red nose named Sammy he a sweet loving affectionate animal absolutely sweetest thing loves people well behaved he's neutered never been used for dogg fighting had him since birth he attacks other dogs unprovoked and I don't mean play fighting either somebody has told me to try slow introduction but giving his history sound like a bad idea so I would love ur opinion or tips etc I would love to be able to take him for walks without worrying about himat. Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 50 lbs

Britni Miller, DVM · Accepted Answer

Some dogs can be aggressive towards other dogs regardless of their upbringing. I recommend walking Sammy on a leash with a basket muzzle. Take treats with you on your box and when you see another dog have him sit until the other dog passes. Then give him a treat and praise him for being a good boy. This will take time in order for him to concentrate and focus on you rather than the other dog but with consistency he should start to focus on you and the treat. You can also look into hiring a dog trainer to help you train Sammy with his aggression towards other dogs. It is important to remember that this is not necessarily a consequence of how you raised him and may just be the way he is. Some dogs are never OK with other dogs.

My dog attacks other dogs. What can I do to walk him without worry?

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