Hi there
I own a whopping 11.5 stone male harlequin great dane x mastiff whom i rescued at 8 months old. At the time, the ever-so-skinny sorry state that came to greet me was very timid and totally untrained and had no manners and due to feeling sorry for him, I brought him home. I immediately castrated him and began socialising him to gain the social skills he greatly lacked. Things were going ok until he suffered an attack when he and another dog were off the lead. i believe this was the turning point and as my dog grew...and grew... and grew (he now stands at 5'6 on his hind legs) his stature and dominence altered, both towards other dogs and myself and my husband (less so). I now feel out of control as he is heavier than me and has immense strength to pull, even with a halter. He cannot walk without a muzzle and frankly is just not very pleasant to be around. I really need some info as to how i should behave when he shows dominence when out walking and when avoidance isn't an option..its almost impossible not to meet other dogs and as each day goes by he worsens. Any info greatly appreciated x
