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Message: <blockquote data-quote="gillman7" data-source="post: 1868101" data-attributes="member: 2784">You said that it has jumped the fence several times while she is out there, but did not say how it was acting aggressively? Is it charging her, snapping at her, or just barking? I am assuming since it has jumped the fence a few times, and she has not been bit, it has not attacked her? I see a lot of people ready to shoot a dog, but what defines acting aggressively?I own Pits, Golden Retrievers, have owned Chihuahuas (Don't ask!!), Rotts, Cockers, Labs, Dobies, and it always amazes me how panicky people get around big dogs. I have had more bites and attacks from the Chihuahua, and Cockers than I have ever had from the big breeds. I know they can do more damage, and don't get me wrong, if they attack, I would drop one in a heartbeat, and would support anyone that does. In this instance, I would have grandma keep protection around if she feels uncomfortable, and use it if it is needed. To be honest, if my Pit is out and someone feels threatened, and they defend themselves, I would not have an issue with it. The same goes for my Golden Retriever, or any other breed that I have.Another option is have grandma make friends with the dog, maybe go onto his home turf with some treats, etc. Dogs are extremely loyal, and most bite situations that I have seen are out of fear rather than aggression. A dog jumping a fence into a new yard is getting a lot of new stimuli, and if it was jumping in aggression, would have gone straight for the other person to attack.</blockquote>

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