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Oct 22, 2011
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6 years and still Aggressive
by: Baffled by my Coton

I have had my male Coton Fred for 6 years. I have put almost $40,000 into this dog whom I love dearly. I have done everything for this dog, six surgeries; hip dysplasia twice, a salivatory gland drainage surgery, cherry eye surgery and two others that were related to the gland drainage and some allergies to latex that were identified. He has seen a neurologist and every behavor specialist that we have been able to find. No one can seem to help us. He has hated people - all people but me his mommy for 6 years. He has been banned from every doggie day care in IL and now FL and has bitten me and my husband several times. Thankfully he has never bitten anyone else, but I scream at anyone that comes within 100 feet of my little white, fluffy, adorable, sweet looking dog - often scaring children and upsetting parents because of my screams - to keep him from biting. Fred is a mean mean mean dog. He tolerates my husband and is frankly in love with me. I am his and anyone that hugs me (including my husband) gets barks and teeth baring growls. Because I love my baby I have done everything I can to try to help him. Agression training has not worked, socialization has not worked. Bringing a second dog into the home has not worked. My husband can not get up off the couch without Fred jumping up and biting his shorts or pants. If my husband gets out of bed to go to the bathroom and comes back Fred will attack - even though he was laying in the bed with him just minutes prior. We have to put Fred up if anyone comes to visit. He has never formally met any family or friends because of his behavior. If he even sees a person in our home he will try to get out of our arms to kill the person. I am 9 months pregnant and we have been looking for someone to take our Coton but can't risk the liability of anyone getting bit. Our vet is working with us to see about any options for placement of Fred - but it's devastating that it has come to this - but I could never risk my baby being in the same room as my Fred. Judge me for having to remove him - that's your opinion - I have done EVERYTHING to avoid this. Just wanted to share with anyone thinking about a Coton as a pet. They are beautiful and loving like I have never seen a dog capable - but they love so much they can't share and that is devastating, truly devastating. If you live alone and are looking for a life partner and companion with NO VISITORS - that's going to cost a lot in upkeep - consider the Coton - anyone else be careful. Sad.

Oct 15, 2011
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Puppyhood
by: Vicky & Jonah (Az)

As a dog matures they try varies actions. At 1.5 yrs they really are still a pup. See if ur friends will throw a treat or use a squeky toy to throw when they enter or leave ur home so the dog will look at their visit as a good thing. They may then forget to chase their feet.

Most times a voice sound such as Awh! Awh! will let them know of ur dissatisfaction in there current action & move there focus to u.

Nipping starts out as a play act since it is fun to chase. Most dogs I know have done it at one time or the other in growing up. I am a firm believer in getting out to ur local dog park at any age & socialize. This is an ongoing training technique & will help curb many future problems.

For the comment that when her mother enters the room the dog reacts this is unacceptable. This really needs to be nipped in the butt.

Have ur mother try entering while squeaking the dogs favorite toy & throwing & also come with treats to throw down.

Please also make sure that u do not pick ur dog up & hold or pet saying it's ok. This reinforces the behavior where they feel they are doing a good thing.

Give the same verbal correction as above with a firm tone in ur voice that the behavior is not acceptable. If that does not work try every time ur dog does the action when ur mother enters u get up & leave the room.

It will not take ur pup long to figure it out since u are their world & they do not want u to go.

Oct 06, 2011
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My Cotton growls too!
by: Suzan

My cotton and I live in my mother's home and she very friendly and playful with my mother but at night when she is laying in bed with me and my mother comes in the room she growls at her and won't let her near her. I guess she is being protective of her space. I am going to send her to be trained in dog behavior classes so she can learn commands and stop jumping on people when they come to visit. Hopefully this will help. Maybe you can look into this for your dog too

Oct 04, 2011
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biting and nipping too
by: Anonymous

My five month old shockingly is getting this way too! She was sooo sweet, like a baby but now especially if in my lap she will growl or snap at anyone who approaches. It is very troubling. I am sending her to doggy day care for socialization soon and pray this helps her learn her place. My husband has tried over and over the kind approach and now he stands tall and show her he is boss over her. She never does this with me. I think she is protecting me or her space with me.
However we have five children and this has to stop!
ideas?
thanks
eswmom

Oct 03, 2011
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NIPPING
by: KATHY .

MY YEAR AND A HALF COTON ALSO NIPS AT PEOPLES HEELS AND BARKS AT THOSE COMING IN THE DOOR. SHE ALSO BIT ANOTHER PERSON WHO CAME IN. SHE IS SO ADORABLE AND SWEET OTHERWISE. SHE IS STILL VERY SKIDDISH AND WON'T GO TO ANYONE BUT ME. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO ABOUT THE SKIDDISHNESS, WILL SHE EVER OUTGROW IT? THANKS FOR ANY HELP

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