I have a male Boxer/Golden Retriever mix who is one year old. He is very loveable to our pets and children and to other people. However, he will attack and try to kill small dogs. I am unable to walk him anymore, because if he sees a small dog he will break free of his collar and start attacking. I know he needs exercise, but I can't have him killing other pets. He has also killed two of our cats. I would appreciate any help you can give us. Thank you.
By Tina S. from San Antonio, TX
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Something is very wrong here-you state that your dog is nice to your family and pets but has killed two of your cats? This dog can attack in an instant and is completely untrustable. You must not leave him with children and animals and probably adults-ever! You should immediately take him to your vet to see if there is a medical problem that may explain his violent behavior. As loveable as you believe he is, you will probably have to kill him now to avoid future problems and, perhaps, lawsuits, as well.
Your dog has an extremely strong prey drive. I doubt he is a danger to other large dogs or adult humans, but I agree this is going to get into lawsuit territory when he kills someone's beloved pet.
He does need exercise, as you say. You can't just chain him or pen him up.
I suggest you re-home him with someone who has experience training large breed dogs with a strong prey drive. There also might be a large-breed rescue in your area that can give you some advice.
We have a 10 yr old lab boxer mix who also has always been the same with other animals and it does not matter if they are smaller or not.We walk him with a muzzle on at all times. It takes two of us with two heavy leashes to control him when he sees other animals so one of my son's help me walk him.We use the tread mill when it's wet or too cold.Get a good heavy leather and metal collar and he will not be able to break it.
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