Begin by giving him Nux Vomica 30C one daily dose for 4-6 weeks if he is the chilly, irritable, type. If he is hot and/or prefers cold, let me know because that calls for another remedy.

This dog has not been properly trained and is acting out not only from abuse but neglect and is slightly unsocial it seems. I am going to share with you the greatest tip I learned about training dogs. Speak their language. Dogs come from wolves, all dogs do, and anyone who owns a dog is the pack leader, ALWAYS. Establish your rank with him and let him know you call the shots. He may be an alpha male with other dogs but you are the leader, period. Use growls, barks, and submission techniques such as making him lay down as you hold him down on his side with your hand. You do this when they are out of line and testing your boundaries. When the won't listen, ignore, avoid you, etc. This dog wants to see where you fit in. Are you leader or follower he is thinking.

In the meantime to help him through his abuse here is a behavioral technique. Your dog is full of fear and anxiety from his past. And men and strangers trigger his aggression. Because he is scared and does not know how to handle that energy. For starters exercise him to the point of fatigue every morning so that all pent up energy is released. Play catch, wrestle, walk/run him. And for the record, whenever he is around anyone other than you, he must be leashed so you can control him. If he goes to bite, squeeze his jaws together not hard, but firm and say NO! Re-direct him to sit.

I assume you are female??? so find a man that you trust to work with you and this dog weekly. Whether it be a beau or family member, someone who loves dogs, is patient and has gentle energy. Maybe begin with a young teenager if the dog is okay with kids.

Whenever this person meets this dog, have the dog on a leash by your side sitting and under your control. Have the person enter the room and sit with their back to this dog. This says, they are not a threat because they are not facing nor making eye contact with this dog. Your dog may bark and freak out. Re-direct him to sit and maintain control. You are the lead dog, keep that in mind.

Command your dog to sit and stay with voice and hand signals. Have treats on hand and reward when he listens. Once he calms down walk your dog past the man again and again and again. Work with treats and commands. Re-direct him to a safe area and make him sit if he barks and flips out. Once he is calm, have him walk past again. Make sure the man stays sitting at all time. Pretty soon your dog will be practicing sit and stay, getting treats and realizing hey every time this guy is here i get to show off and I get treats.

Pretty soon the dog will associate men as not posing a threat. After time, with you always holding the leash, take this dog for a walk with this man by your side or in front of you. Keep the dog behind the both of you when walking to show you are the lead dog. After the dog masters that it's okay to walk near this man, let this man hold the leash and walk the dog with you by his side.

Dog psychology is baby steps and re-direction. He may never ever trust all men or anyone he does not know, but this will help him over come a lot of his fear.

Tune into the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic channel for more priceless info.

NAMASTE

P.S. To teach them to sit with one hand hold the leash and with the other gently push down their rear-end to as you say sit.