My Boston Terrier/ French Bulldog mix is so dog aggresive!!!

I have two Boston Terriers. The boy, Coal is a Boston Terrier/French Bulldog mix and is extremely dog aggressive!!! Within just the last week, taking him on walks--TWO different unleashed dogs ran up to us wanting to play (They seemed friendly--thank god!!) and Coal went crazy and grabbed the first one by the neck and me trying to stop him ended up in the ER with my hand nearly bit off!! But, this has been going on since he was a puppy!!

My girl, Afrika is a full Boston and is super sweet and submissive. Coal also whines for about 5 hours a day, either where we USED TO keep his treats (4 YEARS AGO!!) or he backs his butt facing us and cries til we rub it, NONSTOP!!! --or sometimes for no reason at all!!! --and we won't even get into the stinky gas! lol Is that the French Bulldog in him or did we over spoil him??!!!

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Dec 25, 2011
 Aggressive dog
by: Ann

it definitely is not just because of the french bulldog. Any dog left to act aggressively and not corrected will continue with this behavior and may even get worse. Also if a dog makes demands by barking or whining to get what he wants and it works he will do what comes naturally and repeat what has worked in the past. That problem is easily fixed just ignore him no matter how long or loud he gets. After a few times of ignoring the temper tantrums he'll give up. It may take some time you are dealing with a bully breed. The aggression problem sounds like it has progressed to where you need a specialist. You want to find someone that will deal with the reason for the aggression not just the symptoms. If the dog is just corrected for the aggressive behavior he exhibits towards other dogs but not treated for the reason he's acting aggressively in the first place he will only develop even more negative feelings towards other dogs and get even worse. See if you can locate a trainer that is ABC certified.
Dec 19, 2011
 Our Wilson
by: Anonymous

Our Boston Terrier/French bulldog mix is the sweetest dog ever!!! He is so laid back and like an old shoe...nothing never bothers him..he never barks unless something scares him. We have 4 different breeds in our home...and he is by far the one that has the best personality and just loves everybody!!! Good Luck!
Sep 11, 2011
 PLEASE CONTACT THIS TRAINER!!!!
by: Anonymous

If you choose to take in a dog it is your responsibility to care of and discipline him/her no matter what it takes. Dogs are not people.. they are animals that need to be understood and respected as such. Anyone who puts a dog down just because they can't handle him is a coward. Would you put a child down if he had a temper? That is NEVER the solution. PLEASE PLEASE if you have an aggressive dog, you need to contact these people: http://solidk9training.com/
I have no affiliation with them. I have just seen what he can do. He is similar to Cesar Milan(the dog whisperer). It's usually not just the dog that needs help.. it's the human 99% of time. I wish I had known about him 5 years ago. But I am now planning on adopting a 7 month old and will for sure be contacting him.
Apr 03, 2011
 advice
by: Anonymous

I love Boston Terriers, but I have two rescued Pitbulls. The male is actually half Labrador and weighs about a 100 lbs. He has about every aggression problem mentioned above And he whines a lot. Here is what I can tell you as far as solutions: 1) manage your dog as if it could kill someone and people will not get bit. 2) the things that cause problems between your two dogs are conflict over toys, conflict over food and jealousy over you. That means manage those three things to avoid dog fights in your bed and home. 3) my lab-pit is constantly in pain because of his bad hips, broken teeth and chronic ear infections. This makes him whine and lash out. I manage it all but can't eliminate it, unfortunately. Check your whining aggressive dog for physical problems. You may be able to solve them and make his behavior better.
Statistically speaking, your dog is not likely to ever be perfect. Realize this and commit to responsibly managing your aggressive dog and being security conscious about strangers, children and other animals. Your hands or legs may be bitten when you intervene, such as when a loose dog comes up to you on a walk and you have to turn your dog to face you to avoid it biting someone else. That's ok. It's your responsibility to defend others from your little monster as the loving owner. Lastly, watch caesar for a sense of empowerment and doggy purpose.
Mar 10, 2011
 same
by: tiffany jones

omg that sound just like my dog they end part you pat him a little than he turns around shoving his but in your face until your scratch right above his tail an when you cuddle up with him an he falls asleep he has the most destituteness gas ever like you put a liter there any it would blow up not to mention when he is asleep he bark's, snore's, runs in his sleep and for some reason makes a high bitch huff it sooooo funny like watching a dog trying to catch its own tail (my dog would totally do that but he has no tail) my dogs name is wilbur like the pig of Charletts web cause he has the back legs of a pig and when he is in contact with another dog he doesn't know he starts to squeal like a pig
p.s i have already put something up with a pic of my gorgeous dog

Thanks For Reading
Signed Tiffany Jones

And Wilbur Jones (The Dog)
Feb 05, 2011
 French Bulldog Cross Boston
by: Kayla

Hi, I was wondering if anyone could help me? I have a french bulldog cross boston terrier hes 8 months old & seems to be really agrestive at times. he gets so excited and starts humping & biting he gets that excited he dont know when to stop & i dont think he realises how hard he is biting he jumps back & forth coming back to bite you. Can anyone help me or no what would calm him down?
Jan 13, 2011
 aggressive 4 month old frenchie
by: mandy green

just in the last 2 weeks our french bulldog has become aggressive. he begins to growl over food or when my kids get near him when hes laying around. he has nipped both of my kids but today he actually bit my 22 month old in the face!! my baby just reached out to pet him while he was laying down and with no warning was a quick growl and then a bite! he really is a sweet dog and i love him but he just doesn't like kids.

do you think there's is even a chance for him with proper training and getting neutered or should i just give him to a home with no kids??? i do not want to see me kids end up in the hospital over something i could have prevented.
Oct 17, 2010
 Help!
by: MadFrench

I have a really big problem with my frnch bulldog, Bobo. He is agresive to everyone in the house. I don't know what to except. For example. I can cuddle him, and he's ok with that, and than in one second he start to growl. We also can't cuddle him, when he's laying, sleeping. He is also like that with other people. Anyone with the same problem? Please, help, don't know what to do :(
Sep 04, 2010
 Passive Boston French
by: Jamaica Queens New York

I bought my dog four years ago. He is so passive. He does not bark except if someone comes into the house that he doesn't know. And then he stops barking about a minute after he sees them. When I walk him, while other dogs are barking, he's not barking. He is very shy and loves to around small children. He is very playful. When I saw the comment on being aggressive, I was in shock. Not one time in the four years I have had my dog has he ever acted aggressively towards anyone.
Jun 09, 2010
 help
by: Anonymous

My Boston terrier French bulldog mix has me frustrated. When I am eating or just trying to watch a show he starts barking at me and biting at me. I try to get his to stop but he runs away and gets worse. Is this normal. He can bite pretty hard and jump up to try to get my kids. I love him but am afraid he is too powerful for my kids.
May 23, 2010
 Heartbreaking experience with my biting Frenchi
by: Toby's Mom

I had the sweetest little Frenchie, from a very reputable breeder. When he turned 18 months, the biting/attacking began. First with other dogs when he got riled up, and closely thereafter, with people. He would "snap"- out of nowhere, with few or no warning signs. His attack was to lunge, jump and snap. He bit two girls 10 and 12, who ended up with major puncture wounds in their elbow area. I tried everything; desensititvely traning, counter-conditioning, prozac, clonicalm, chinese herbs, bendryl, doggie boot camp, three different trainers...

I eventually moved after neighbors threatened a lawsuit if i didn't get rid of him. I spent the next 18 months following the recommendations of an Animal Behaviorist. No matter how hard I tried, I could not control every moment of every day, and an inevitable "hole" in my well-armoured life would appear: the meter-reader left the gate open one day- he ran out and attacked an elderly couple. Two kids entered my back yard with no permission- he bit the 7 year old who was in a sling for 3 weeks. By this time he had broken someone's skin over 25 times, and had 2 bites reported to Animal Control (3rd reported bite, and he would be taken away). I was constantly living in fear of what mite happen. The rescues were not able to take him because of his length and severity of his bite history.

Then one day he went after my (new) neighbor's shoe, and he would NOT let go. He was so "mindless" that during the attack he bit right through his jowels; but he kept on going. When i was finally able to pull him off, i looked into that sweet tortured face- a face with a tooth sticking through a jowel. My heart shattered as I made the decision that day. I put him down a week later. I could not risk him being taken away, and put down in some cold awful place, without his mom. So he went to doggie heaven, his last sight my loving tear-filled eyes. As horrible as it was, i felt i owed it to him to follow through with him until the end rather than give him up and have someone else do it. It will be 2 years on the 29th. I am still heartbroken.

My advice to you is: don't mess with this. It is too risky. The "chance" that something bad will happen is low, but the stakes are just too high. Kinda like your best friend handing you a gun and saying "hold it to your head and pull the trigger... I PROMISE it is not loaded." The chance that it is loaded is infintesimal. But the RISK is huge. As much as you love your puppy dog, if he is attacking like that, he is NOT comfortable/'happy' in the current situation. Neither is your other dog. Find someone who can take your dog.... even as your heart breaks, you will be committing THE greatest act of love.
May 12, 2010
 I have a frenchbo too
by: Vanessa

Hi I actually have a 4 month old boston french mix and she is the most cutest thing ever. she loves to play rough but never in a mean way. she loves to play with other dogs and she loves people alot. The only problem I have with her is that she is very spoiled and whines every time we have to put her in the kennel. I had two other bostons before her and one of them had the same issue as far as whinning and i know this will sound me and cruel but its really not, but i put a shock collar on the him and put him in the kennel and it shocked him twice because thats all i could bare to let it do but he never whined again in the kennel. My little eve the one i have know is just really spoiled and attached to me. But anyways good luck with you frenchbo. also both my other two full breed bostons where aggressive with other dogs. so its not just the french boston mix
May 09, 2010
 :(
by: Anonymous

I have 2 french bull dogs and the boy always gets jealous of the girl. And occasionally snaps at her. Well just tonight, while I was sleeping, the boy dog was cuddled under my arm. The girl suddenly tried to cuddle above my head and BAM, he tried to attack her not realizing my head was between them and he bit my upper mouth. It stopped bleeding, but now there is a mini hole there, disgusting. Im not sure what to do with the boy dog. :( I love him to bits, but its just frightening how he snaps sometimes. He is so protective.
Mar 16, 2010
 Female Boston Terrier Bailey
by: Brenda

My female boston terrier is a loveable, follow me around the house type of dog, always wanting to be near me. She is very agressive towards the male boston that I have. I've had to tear them apart several times. They have gotten into bloody battles. I've put Bailey on Prozack twice a day but it doesn't seem to handle her agression toward him. I have another male, son of the two above, and he seems to do everything his mom does. I'm ready to do something drastic to keep the other two dogs alive. Help!!
Feb 02, 2010
 frenchtons
by: Alicia

I have a frenchie mixed with boston too. Actually he has the same name but is spelled Cole. Anyway, my little guy will be 3 in June, and loves anyone or anything. He has never ever been aggressive. But he does like to play rough. The only time he ever cries is if he wants to play or go outside. He is VERY spoiled. He remembers everything. This past Xmas he knew I had gifts for him in our spare room, and he sat at the door just starring at it for about a week. Good luck with your little meanie. :)
Jan 06, 2010
 My Boston Terrier / French Bulldog Mix
by: Rusto

those are some interesting problems you are having.

mine gets super hyper and excited around other dogs but only because he wants to play with them. he doesn't bite, get aggressive, or otherwise act dangerously. if the other dog gets aggressive he backs off until the other dog is satisfied and then tries to play again.

mine loves to have his backside rubbed as well! but he doesn't whine if i don't do it, that would be super spoiled!

the whining in the spot where the treats were years ago is really strange. it seems like a mix of being spoiled and stubborn because he wants the treats but also like some sort of obsessive compulsive behavior. i know someone who has a dog who was obsessed with a specific ball. it had to have it in sight or it would freak out. the dog lost the ball and was literally never the same for its whole life. he was depressed forever! (true story, i swear)
Nov 22, 2009
 i have a boston terrier x too
by: Anonymous

my dog is not a aggressive as you say your dog is. my dog is a wuss - he dosn't bite. he doesn't like dogs, though. my dog is kind and looks the same.
Nov 13, 2009
 lucky the french bulldog
by: lucky the french bulldog

i have a French bull dog he was so play full and everything and still is he is now two BUT..... he is extremely aggressive and we have done nothing wrong he attacks us when we go near his bed now he attacks my husband whenever he comes in the house its so bad we dont no what to do but we love him we have tried everything... i guess his parents were bloody bustards
Aug 06, 2009
 you take control with positive enforcement
by: John

I have a boston/pit bull terrier and he is very dog aggressive, I have found it helpful to remove him from situations where he is being to aggressive, and slowly return, giving treats the closer he gets without showing his temper
May 15, 2009
 French/Boston aggressive behavior
by: Betsey

I also have a female frenchie/boston mix named Georgie. She is good with my other dog, but sometimes when we go to the dog park, she finds a dog and won't leave it alone...gets a little noisy and sometimes nasty. I just had her spayed, so I'm hoping that will help, and we're going to school later this month. She loves everyone she meets and is the sweetest thing at home, but just seems to be a little bit dog aggresive. Does anyone out there know if it gets better after the spaying and with training?
Dec 09, 2008
 Love my boston french mix
by: Anonymous

I have a boston french mix he is three. He is the sweetest thing in the world, but does like to be the boss. He does get into some little fights now and again. But never bites just sounds bad. Love him to death.
Nov 19, 2008
 Frenchies
by: Anonymous

Hi I wanted to put in a good word for the Frenchies. My French Bulldog was such a lover and I did not find this to be a problem she had.
Oct 27, 2008
 Aggressive Dog
by: Anonymous

I have a boston that is aggressive towards other dogs. You have to rememeber that Boston have one the top strongest jaws than any other breed. I do not take mine to the park or anything because of that. But I live in the country so that helps. Riley has actually tried to take a pit bull before. And he is neutered. I am sure the bull dog mix of it does not help the matter. And the gas comes from the boston side.
Oct 25, 2008
 spoiled Boston
by: Anonymous

He IS neutered. I don't believe in contributing to the dog OVER population. I watch ALL of those shows and have tried everything (he is 7 years old) and he just bites me:( Those are just a couple of his personality issues. He also cries several times in the middle of the night, until I get up and then he climbs into my bed and steals the warm spot I was lying in and if I try and move him, he gets psycho!
Oct 23, 2008
 Aggressive Boston/French Bulldog
by: Anonymous

You need some help on how to deal with your guy. If he is not neutered that may be part of the problem. I have run across this show on the natural geographic channel called the dog whisperer and the the guy (CESAR MILAN) shows dog owners how to correct serious problems with their pets............you should see him deal with pitbulls and bulldogs. any ways he has a website and he also has books and videos that may be helpful. I recommend watching his show to any dog owner. I do not normally like this kind of show but this one caught my attention and I am hooked and I use some of his techniques with my own dogs. I no longer have to worry about my dogs rushing out the front door and into traffic or about them jumping all over people who come to the door.

From what you have said you have a very dominant dog and you are catering to demands.
Overspoiled, hmmmmm I would have to say yes, but isn't it so easy to do when they turn those large eyes on us and look soooooooo pathetic. It is hard not to give them that treat they didn't earn or that cuddle when they have been bad

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