[Staceyw]

I have a 4 year old staffie, she has been spayed and is brilliant around people. In the past we have a couple of instances where she has been aggressive towards strange dogs on walks. She has never bitten but has given warning snaps! Witnessing this has turned me into a mervous wreck and now I find myself not wanting to take her on walks in case we come across other dogs! I never let her off the lead now and panic when I see another dog to the point I feel physically sick! I no my anxiety is worse than hers now and I no I'm not doing her any favours! I've tried obedience classes but that many dogs in one room is my worst nightmare! I don't know what to do for the best!

[whatnow_sa]

You definitely need to seek a vetinarian...
Has the dog's eating habits changed, if you can recall?

[Staceyw]

At a similar time to the aggression she developed colitis so we have changed her food but she is now settled in what she's eating!

[whatnow_sa]

Your dog can acquire colitis if she's anxiety-prone or has environmental causes of stress... with that being said, have you left your dog alone for a "long" period since this has all started happening..? If so, she MAY be suffering from separation anxiety...

[whatnow_sa]

But that can't be the case now that I think of it.
It could very well be you; a nervous wreck just not willing to take chances taking the dog out...
If you have control over your animal, take her out & let her breathe. It could very well be a phase. Dogs are just like humans, they don't want to be stuck in the house all day.
IF anything unwanted is to occur, I highly suggest that vet... at least they can tell you more than I can.

[Staceyw]

Thanks for the advice! Im convinced it is me as my husband thinks I'm nuts because she's fine with him! I wonder if the docs for me before the vet for the dog would be the best answer!

[whatnow_sa]

Never know..
I don't know too much about dogs, but I just wanted to help..
Hope everything works out.