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Good Day,
I have a English Bulldog 2 in November ( nuetered male) who displays aggression towards dogs and things that scare him. For example my sons remote control car was distroyed in one swift move. I feel he does this from fear. But, there is also any dog that he sees is fair game. He will bolt through a door to chase it down and attack. If we wrestle or say the word OUCH he goes into his growling and wanting to attack mode. He is really just a big chicken any other time. Very lovey. He shares his home with a pug, boston, and a golden. My concern is him getting out and attacking a dog! Or hurting a child that maybe riding a big wheel or doing something that scares him. I want to REALLY help him. Can you help me? Sorry not very good at typing:)

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Unfortunately it is his nature to chase down things like toys and probably the vaccumn cleaner too. He's just one of those dogs who is dog aggressive. Taking him to obedience classes might help, especially if you can find a trainer with behavior modification experience.

Be assured he will hurt another dog if he has the opportunity that this stage of the game. It is scary. I doubt that he would hurt a child but a child on wheels is another story.

Majorie,

I know you understand by the comment about a child on wheels. Do you see this behavior being correct? Is it really possible? I don't want to invest in a false hope. I have seen this trait in other bulldogs is it the breed or bad breeding?
Maybe just poor parenting on our part? He does just fine with other dogs in a kennel. But then again he is not by me or on his property. Thank you for your help!!  

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Some Bulldogs have a certain amount of "prey drive". It's in their blood. I have a Bulldog here who will bite the lawn mower if she's outside or bite the front tire on my grandson's dirt bike or bite the vaccumn cleaner. She's the only one.

I don't have a lot of experience in behavior modification but I do believe that this can be managed if you find the right person to work with. Talk to some trainers and get their opinions.

If this only occurs when he's at home, it's definitely a protective, territorial response. That doesn't make him a bad dog.  He thinks he's doing the right thing.