Dixie was 4 when I adopted her - she used to lunge at dogs when we were in obedience class....6 years later she is trained through the highest level of competition obedience and can do an 3 minute out of sight sit and a 5 minute out of sight down next to dogs she's never seen before....so there is hope!! (out of sight means the handler/owners leave the show ring the dogs are in)

here is Dixie with her bulldog cousins (friends from Texas) LOL

I also have a rescue who was a very dominate alpha when I got her - I think with both of these girls it's a case where they were never properly socialized and just do not know pack behavior....I do not think Dixie every had any "house rules" or was taught manners, so once she learned what behavior was acceptable and what was not she was much better. I still had to be on guard and watch every dog that got in her "space" but that was my job and I was also responsible for knowing what things would set her off and not set her up for failure - you gotta remember we don't like all people, so why would we expect dogs to like all dogs? they just have to behave properly and we have to know "their limits"! LOL Good luck with her - you may want to get into some pet obedience classes soon, there you will both bond too!

She is four years old.
I have wanted a bulldog for many years. We'd been saving for a puppy but when we heard her story we figured we would love to help her. I know 4 years old is no puppy and some behavior will be harder to correct. I don't expect her to be perfect... I just want her to be able to visit other family members without picking fights. She likes to dominate. Even when she is in another dogs home.

I will post some pics real soon.

So glad I found this site. Talking to other dog owners is great but a lot of them don't understand how different bulldogs are.

You didn't mention Roxy's age? If an adult, she may have already developed "space" issues (some dogs have big personal space). She also may not have been socialized well enough to read other dogs' signals, and give the correct ones, herself.
I don't expect my dogs to be best buds with other dogs, but I don't want them to go off, either. If another dog is being rude, I remove my dog from the situation.
The main page has a link for dog trainers. Check it out to see if there's one near you. A trainer can help with these issues as well as general manners so you can enjoy your girl to the fullest!
Aren't bullies just awesome???

Olivia/Kano/Q-Ball

I'm no expert - others here are, but I imagine she hasn't gotten a lot of socialization in her life if she was locked up in a crate 14 hours a day. So, you are going to have to watch her carefully and introduce her to other dogs very gradually. She doesn't know any better at this point, so be patient. And I wouldn't leave her alone with other dogs, because she probably will pick a fight (again she's just doing what she thinks is right).

You might want to consult a professional trainer to get some tips. She woulds like a great little girl, and with a bit of training, she'll be perfect!

Howz about some pics...?

Congratulations and welcome to bulldogsworld!

It sounds like Roxy is enjoying life with you already! I'm happy that you have found each other and that she can enjoy life out of a crate.

There are some trainers on here who will hopefully help with your question. I'm no professional but it seems to me like she maybe wasn't exposed to other dogs and socialized as a puppy so now she just doesn't understand how to interact with them. (A lot of dogs simply don't get along with other dogs and that is ok.)

Glad that you have joined us and sending my best wishes to you and Roxy.


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