I have an 8 month old  male intact American Bulldog who is currently 87lbs. My issue with Scout is that he is very shy and fearful of Men.  if there are two people who approach if there is a female and a male (man and woman) Scout is fine with the female but will back away from the man he will try to hide behind me and may growl. I watch the Dog Whisper regularly and have tried many of Cesar's techinics but none seem to work with him. I feel that I am just helping Scout continue this behaviour because I will actually ask men not to approach Scout or tell them that he is not comfortable around men. and let him warm up to you before you approach him. The NO talk NO touch NO eye contact approach. This tends to help however it makes it difficult when I am walking him on the street and people approach him.  I have no other real issues with Scout he is a very loving and affectionate with myself and my family and our other pets. However when I take him to the dog park he does try to mount everyone Male or Female who is there. I am working on this behaviour currentley and would like a few suggestions as to how to make this behaviour easier for me to deal with currently when he does it I give him the *bite* on the neck and remove him from the situation until he is calm again and then release him however he will just go back and do it again, so i will remove him from the dog park. 

I realiz that alot of people judge these dogs AB's as they do pit bulls and  Ido not want to have a dog that is aggressive or one that I have to muzzle.

Any positive comments are greatly appreciated.

And we are happy to be new members to Cesars Pack.

 S. and Scout.

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It takes a special person to own one of the most wonderful loving breeds that I have ever had the previledge to own.

At the moment his mounting sounds as if it is still play behavior.  However, I strongly suggest that if you don't get your dog neutered you stop taking him to the dog park.  Remember Cesar says male and female dogs that are unable to fulfill their drives become frustrated.  If you do not intend to show him in conformation and stand him at stud there is no reason to keep an intact dog. 

As for the shyness, I'd continue what you are doing.  Tell anyone who tries to approach the dog on the street that he is in training, etc.  Make him sit and and relax while you chat or let the others pass.  Use the collar to correct him when his body posture indicates he is about to move behind you or growl.  You need to do the correction when his posture changes.  If you wait for the growl you risk the correction being late. 

Work on the "watch" command to get your dog's attention on you when you are walking, sitting or whatever.  When his attention is on you watching for "what's next" he isn't paying attention to passing people and dogs. 

I also recommend taking Cesar's Sessions if you haven't already.  They give lots of help on body language and corrections, but you really need someone to who knows to observe you.  No matter how experienced you are, your timing can get off.   

You also need to deeply examine any feelings of shyness or timidness that you might have when a strange male approaches.  I'm assuming, since he is shy around men that you are a woman.  Often we be apprehensive around strange men and not even realize it.  Remember, Cesar says that our dog is our mirror.  The dog picks up on our feelings and takes control of the situation if he feels we are no longer pack leader. 

If you aren't in obedience classes with him, that is a good controlled place to let your dog socialized.  He will learn to obey you around other dogs and people on and off leash in a controlled environment.  More important you will learn how to time corrections and praise and read your dog's body language.  You can find qualified instructors through these websites:

http://www.akc.org/events/obedience/training_clubs/

http://www.canineprofessionals.com/default.aspx

Interview the instructor and ask to observe a class before committing.  Also talk to people who attend or have in the past.  If you aren't comfortable with an instructor, keep looking. 

Whatever you decide,The fact that your dog acts fearful and sometimes growls can turn into fear biting.  Remember, stay calm assertive and keep him calm submissive. 

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