Aggression or Fear?

GeorgeT · 05-08-2011, 07:14 PM

So my pup did a couple things yesterday and today that made me think. A new neighbor moved in a few months ago with a blue pit bull. He has met this pit before as they walked around the block, the pit has shown aggression towards my pup while on the other side of my fence and my pup still being a pup would stick his head out of the gate and give his puppy bark indicating he wants to play. A few weeks ago we walked by the pit's house and he was barking at us (typical). Yesterday, the pit and owner were walking by our house again and they did the typical meet and my pup stuck his head out trying to sniff him so I pulled him back in so he doesnt get bit. The pit did his typical growling and barking and my pup started to growl and bark at him but threw in some puppy wining. What got me thinking was what happened afterwards. The pit and owner came back around a few minutes later and my pup went crazy, with growling and barking hard and kept going at it until the pit reached the end of my property(the pit did the same). Might I add he also had his hair sticking up after this which I believe is a sign of fear (correct me if I am wrong). Today, a lady was walking on the other side of the street and saw him sitting in the front yard and decided to approach. He went crazy, barking and ran towards her as she approached the gate. She stood there trying to sweet talk him but he didnt give in. Again, he had his hair sticking up. In both cases I didnt want to intervein as to see how is reaction his naturally. He doesnt bark at everyone that walks by, I figured since this lady approached the property he decided she is too close. So, is this fear or aggression?

P.S. I didnt know where else to put this so I put it here. I figured someone might be able to tell me if this is a good sign (if any), that would show some of his capabilites as a PPD.

Thanks