My dog smells and lunges at other dogs. Is this normal behavior?

With Bruno the reason he is acting this way is dominance and trying to mark his territory. He can do fine with another dog in the house and typically breed does not matter. However I would highly recommend getting Bruno neutered. Neutering will help with aggression and dominance issues. It is really important to get these dogs in a training program. I would recommend starting with basic commands like sit, come and stay. After he has mastered those you can move on to harder ones. IT is important in public that Bruno feels safe with you and also like he does not have to protect you. This will fix him releasing his anal glands. Training will be the key. hope that helps

There is a reason German Shepherds have been chosen as guard and military dogs for ages. They do tend to be protective of their owners and some do not do as well near other dogs. Serious training (and occasionally behavior modification medication) is needed to overcome this in some animals. Neutering also helps reduce protective or aggressive urges in male dogs. Best of luck to you and Bruno!

You can use a head harness, such as a Gentle Leader or Halti, to exert more control and to easily redirect Bruno away from any stimuli. Work with a trainer to reinforce basic commands, especially "sit", "stay" and "leave it".

If this behavior is new or sudden in Olaf it may indicate an issue such as pain or illness and should be checked out by a vet. It may also be that you need to work on socialization a bit more, having strangers in the home that are visiting toss treats to Olaf so he begins to associate them with positives rather than something potentially scary. Having a place for Olaf to relax where people or other pets aren't bothering him can also help reduce stress and encourage calm socialization. A puppy training class can also help increase socialization skills with other pets and people in a safe and monitored environment.

Poor Buddy! This is a common behavior when they have full anal glands. Anal glands are 2 glands, one on each side of the anus, that holds a foul smelling material. They are there to help naturally lubricate a dog's bowel movements, but not all dogs properly express them. I would take him to your vet clinic and see if they can express his anal glands. Also, he could also act this way and lick everything if he is really itchy, anxious or just uncomfortable. If he doesn't improve after his anal glands are expressed, then I would have your vet take a look at him to ensure he doesn't have an infection or something else going on causing these behaviors. I hope this helps!

1) He may be apprehensive or suspicious at first but eventually accepts the person as a non-threat. Try to expose him to different people and places. Do this gradually so as to not overwhelm him. A pheromone product, such as the Adaptil collar, may decrease any anxiety. Remove him from any negative stimuli or stressful situations before he escalates. Praise good behavior consistently. 2) Whining is the way he lets you know he is unsure or fearful of something or he wants it. It may precede the bark. 3) It may be a preference or he may have a bit of anxiety when you're gone. 4) Not unless you have an issue with it or if he does it at inappropriate times. He is showing you affection. Enjoy!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Draco. Changing homes can be stressful to a dog, but his behavior towards your father is worrisome. I would make an appointment for a consultation with your veterinarian. You will what to discuss neutering him and any other factors in the home that can be contributing to his aggression. In the meantime, keep him on a leash so that you can grab it if he starts to bark or lunge. Never leave him unsupervised with your younger siblings. Practice positive reinforcement by giving him treats and praise for good behavior. Never physically punish a dog for bad behavior as this only leads to anxiety and further aggression. I hope this information helps.