I went through hours and tons of money training her but her issues are still ongoing and super inconsistent. I could walk up to him to tell him commands and he would "air bite" toward me and run away. He just started this aggressive behavior with other dogs. I can't walk him without him going crazy when he sees another dog. We also have issues with. Every day I go out and toss that ball as hard as I can. She is the most affectionate dog I have ever had. Sadie is a rescue dog, so I dont really know her background. 2 1/2 yo female Aussie. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. But she has an aggression PRob that started alittle before a year. My Aussie is very aggressive towards lil dogs even the ones he grew up with I have had him neutered I think it makes them worse my Aussie has killed 3 of my other fur babies I need info also I say please help me too thank you. Hours each day are dedicated to our rescue pups. I want my dog to stop being aggressive. Also, shes got an intensity like no other dog I have ever had. We live in a downtown loft with tons of noise around us! Aussiedoodle live for up to 11 or 12 years. The day before deciding on the breed, I read as much as I could about the characteristics. I would like opinions. (many of the posts before me indicate stressful home/work situations.) There are many Australian Shepherd pages with many experienced owners who might be able to help. Different health organizations proposed different algorithms for the screening, diagnosis, and management of GDM. It's almost as if she zones out and goes psycho. The Australian Shepherd is one of the best herding dogs, both skilled in herding livestock and dedicated to any assignment. One last thing I recommend is agility classes. As she came towards me I wod tell her to sit. It works by inhibiting reuptake of the neurotransmitter serotonin. My dog just started Prozac this morning. Helped some at the time, but worked it out and its not needed now. monitoring_string = "c1299fe10ba49eb54f197dd4f735fcdc", given in a dosage of 0.5 to 0.9 mg per pound. He and his sister have loads of reasons for anxiety and fearfulness. They see everything as a threat. It took about 8 months to accept human touch, still he seems to have ptsd moments when he clicks out and just trembles. Stay happy and smile (even through the difficult times) and you'll find that your dog will want to listen more. Thank you all. He started busting rocks with a spud bar while my mom was next to him. Sediu: Strada Petru Rare, Nr. Heres what you should know about the uses, dosage, and side effects of fluoxetine in dogs. There are some side effects that can be harmful to dogs, and the drug can react badly with other medication. her and one of my other small dogs got in a fight last fall and she killed the small dog. He would get aggressive and still does when strangers come around the "good" part was he bit me and not them. Wash, look for ticks , trim the feathers in the rear and regular grooming. Aussies develop anxiety when they are not active enough. Typically the drug is given in a dosage of 0.5 to 0.9 mg per pound orally once per day. Have you been prescribed meds like Prozac or Valium for your dog? i'm so worried she's gonna hurt one of the other two, and i feel like i should've listened when the vet said to rehome her, but she's like my child and i couldn't even bear the thought last year. I would highly recommend trying this drug for inappropriate marking and OCD behavior. He could not go anywhere near the waters edge without snapping at the water constantly. The most common breed associated with MDR1 mutation is the Collie, but generally, herding breeds are affected, and that includes any mixed breeds you might find at the shelter. Cuba is an anomaly in many ways, but hes my anomaly and dammit, I love him! She will bark at strangers or anyone who approaches her that she doesnt know. She also barked at Black people, so weird. When she walks the ball back to me I know she is good. He would wiggle his way between us and stare at my husband. I chose the best breeders I can find, and his littermates are behaviorally normal. And Aussies excel at obstacles. He is mr. vigilant all the time, refusing to sleep until he literally falls over. We aren't sure if we should increase the dose again, or ween her off and try another approach. The energy will transfer through the leash and if they start to feel tesion right away as a person approches then they are going to assosiate that with needing to be on gaurd. We slowly weaned our dog off the Prozac and he was loving and sweet for the rest of his life. We have fixed him, brought him to trainers recommended by the vet, and give him hours and hours of exercise and to no avail he still bites. The Aussie's popularity boomed with Western culture and horse-riding after WWII and was often featured in rodeos, horse shows, movies, and TV.. He also nipped my 4yo son enough to make him a little fearful. He hides and somethings is visibly shaking. Great animal but will literally kill another dog over food or a bone. My Aussie is 1 year and is still a daily challenge. Its been a rough 2+ years. Everyone in my extended family wanted her put down. She is an awesome dog and yours will be too. Are you nervous and uptight? Id originally thought the problem was that I was working two jobs and gone a lot of the day, despite the activity she was getting. just get another dog breed if you live in the city. There's way more to it, but hopefully this gives you a starting point. Her general-care vet prescribed Valium as treatment for separation anxiety. The problem is, separation anxiety is a clinical diagnosis, and Sammy manifested none of the signs (no mutilation of self or property, no absence-induced anorexia, no excessive vocalization, no inappropriate elimination). Thanks. I am a dog lover, my dogs own us and our home!! I love him so much, and hate the idea of an accident happening somehow then him being put down or I having to get rid of him. I have a male Aussie. Sammy started chewing the carpet. They're built rather low to the ground-remember, they were bred to run around herds of sheep!-and have high-set, forward-flopping ears. Were starting with a very low dose, knowing that we can increase if necessary or change strategies. never happened. We had a puppy with similar issues and more. I have to remind her to leave her feet alone. The mixture of cellular and vasogenic edema makes treating this condition complicated, and to date, there is no pathogenically oriented drug treatment for edema, which leaves parenteral administration of a hypertonic solution as the only non-surgical alternative. That dog turned out to be dog aggressive and would have killed or been killed by our rott. He is solid muscle. Hes not treat motivated either. That being said, the behavior is interfering with your good times together, so that needs to change. Her dog Maisy, a cross between a dog and a Muppet, showed remarkably similar symptoms to Cubas. He had "nipped" at the previous owners 5 yr old child, who had cornered the dog. At almost exactly 3 months of having him, he is now completely settled in our home and everything we read this 3 month mark is where they feel comfortable with their pack and can get very protective and even aggressive and this 3 month mark. If I am silent or have headphones when I go for a walk he won't be in stride with me to much distraction. I'm sorry to hear you are going through this. Breeds appropriate for testing: Mixed breed dogs and purebred dogs, particularly of the following breeds: Australian Shepherd, Border Collie, Collie, English Shepherd, German Shepherd, Longhaired Whippet, McNab Shepherd, Miniature Australian Shepherd, Old English Sheepdog, Rough Collie, Shetland Sheepdog, Silken Windhound, Smooth Collie, Wller, He has one dog friend he loves and is protective of. I feel awful that he isnt comforted by me. So I know how you feel. Tell us more about her. We had the trainer come again right after this started to happen and he was even vicious towards him, who hes meet several times. Good luck! How do I stop her from biting the other dog? He went after a ball and she grabbed him and threw him around until we got her off of him. Crystal said that the meds helped make Maisy more responsive to learning. As a dog responds to behavior modification, dosage of the drug is weaned away. He was such a loving dog when he was little. Im nervous this will become a habit and he will become an aggressive dog.. he is very lovable and sweet any other time. It's been a nightmare for me. I have taken a variety of meds in the past 14 years for issues including severe depression to PTSD following my dads murder. I am dealing with the exact same thing with a 6 month old puppy I adopted about a month ago. Dolj, CP: 200349 Telefon: 0251.530.010; Fax: 0251.419.035 E-mail: office[@]apmdj.anpm.ro - ANPM - APM Dolj Hoping to get some good sound advice!!! He is actually fine around people , but other dogs he fights with. Recently, one of these clients returned and told me that her dog had been diagnosed with generalized anxiety gisorder. I also have an aussie male ( he is a mini tho) and he had similar issues as a puppy minus the actual biting. I agree with Marlin on all counts. She was extremely protective, I was her human. As a person who has received treatment for mental illness, I know this is not true. That lesson alone has made the time and money worth it. I got my Aussie at 12 weeks old; and he was potty trained in less than 3 days - never pooped in the house and pee'd just once - no accidents after that. He has been with us eight years now. I am experiencing the same thing. When the dog sees someone and barks. Once dogs start being the follower, they then follow rules and stop trying to make the rules.. She also has an anti anxiety pill she can take when we have company over. I went from loving my dogs to truly enjoying my dogs. Millan has a website you might want to look at that is very helpful. But this night time aggression has been happening for about a month now on and off. Hemp for Australian Shepherds: 5 Vital Things To Know Before Giving Your Australian Shepherd Hemp Oil or Hemp Treats Giving Hemp to your Australian shepherd for the first time can be confusing and intimidating. 7. The positive side is that we can now council clients better when behaviours are beyond training. Fluoxetine is FDA-approved for the treatment of separation anxiety in dogs. They fight, but not drawing blood nor have the bullies ever grabbed the little ones around the neck, yet alone shake them. I would also suggest a full checkup on your pup to rule out any physical issues. I know the previous owner and she said he was in puppy training classes and very socialized, but when he turned one, he started being aggressive with his brother. Fluoxetine can be used to treat several conditions in dogs. Nikko is a reactive girl. Now he is a different dog. Still working on it after 15 months. Do not give your dog any medication, even over-the-counter drugs, without consulting your vet. Our trainer suggested extra exercise (even putting him on a. One thing Im not seeing here and everyone seems to be forgetting is that dogs feed off of our emotions and moods. She does not do this with our lab but we are now afraid to take her to the dog park because we do not know how she will react to other dogs. Hes the most loving, affectionate dog to us "his pack." Let's further examine each main color category and their beautiful variations. Our fantastic Vet prescribed 10mg Prozac, to no avail after 6 weeks. I will take suggestions also. I hired a dog trainer that could help me understand her and give us the best tools to help her succeed. I did it. I'm really a dobie person but when my last dobie died, I decided to get an Aussie. hi, I just read the above article about an aggressive Australian Shepard. He does aweful in a harness because he pulls and feels the tension and then thinks the situation is bad. Please get that dog out of your house before it kills one of your others. Im not sure if anyone else had this experience with this breed. The immersion training seems extreme for this sweet dog as hes already been in very rough real experiences as a meat market product. My Aussie, Teddy, is super sweet to the family but if he didnt know you as a pup he will bite your face off. Keep at it! Now, I have read that Aussies are very protective, and happen to be very intelligent, but this is getting out of hand. But, if not a muzzle can keep many around you safe. I still cannot take him to anyone's house or have anyone over as he will be unfriendly or worse attack any dogs he meets and barks at new people. I didnt have a clue aussies had this side to them. He absolutely hates strangers, the only way he tolerates them is by us using the pronged collar the trainer provided us with and command him to sit and sway his attention with a treat. He wasn't able to complete that 8 week class because he wanted to bark in class the entire time while all the other puppies were quietly behaving. We live in the country so she has lots of room to run. He is generally still accommodating when on walks we walked him 4-mi a day previous to this (he cant go that far now he is super tired and just wiggles on his back or aims to nap under bushes) and takes treats only outside the home. Also, he is neutered. At one point our Vet prescribed trazodone, and that didn't work either, it seemed to make her more anxious. Medications are overprescribed Take Sammy, an 18-month-old purebred Lab who was crated for nine hours a day when her busy owners were at work. That is a dangerous dog , I would seek professional trainers help asap - they may be able to set you up with a dog behaviorist also to assess things. Im been told that I need to socialize himthats a jokehe wants nothing to do with other dogs! He just started Prozac. There are numerous side effects to this medication. Going forward he was extremely animal aggressive. Plus a lot of walksthey need jobs. Why would an individual dog not respond well in the hands of a well-trained, patient owner? I got in the middle of one of the fights and got bitten. My female Aussie is 9 and has many of the same issues (but I don't think as severe) as your pup. That is why she had to give him up. Have had her since 7 weeks old, great dog. Started about 5 days ago. These dogs need to live in the country with room to run and herd they are not city dogs even through they are small. He comes from an outstanding breeder anf has never been abused. There are plenty of articles being published about it now in veterinary journals. I have owned three Australian Shepherds. But she makes progress all of the time in small steps. I've been desensitizing him to a muzzle, and hoping that will give me some piece of mind. Can this actually happen that two lifelong friends could suddenly lose all perception of each other by the transformation that happened with the unrequested shaving? not at all what we envisioned when we brought her home as a puppy. lol. My 14 lb. And I, like some of you, have been on meds for mood as well. But the fur pulling was difficult to ignore, an obvious sign of distress. and your family? Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) I have stressed obedience and pack mentality since we brought ours home. Has anyone experienced this and please tell me it is temporary. everyone in the neighborhood is scared of him. He is leash reactive but is fine meeting dogs in a large dog park. Abby has not been spayed yet. The collar works by just putting it on. This dog's gait is free and easy, and must be able to change direction or speed instantly. I hate it because we cant leave overnight because we have nobody that can even watch him! Similarly, medication alone will not fix these issues. I figured it was due to my husband's deep voice, his beard, or perhaps just because he was a man. Thats a personal decision between you, your family, and your vet. Over time, Ollie has seemed to "overcome" his rocky beginning with my husband. My vet recommends trazadone before stressful events, I hate medicating her and frankly she still is intense. Labs, believe it or not, love putting their mouths on stuff - it is what they were bred to do. He will grow out of this. This is just a phase. Somehow, I convinced myself things that I knew to be untrue were true - I know that dogs rarely grow out of, and almost always grow into, behavior problems. i feel like rehoming her would traumatize her after this long of being with me but i don't know what else i could do besides, god forbid, putting her down. He also gets aggressive towards most other dogs getting too close to us. If I can't correct this soon he will have to go and I absolutely love him. If my dog disappears outside, I yell his name once and wait. Check out this introductory dog training video. I've used a vibration/shock collar to teach her boundaries since we live close to a highway. It was a hard decision to make but I let my family know that I didnt blame them for saying they wouldnt come around anymore but I felt I needed to do right by my dog. The older he started getting the more aggressive he became with strangers. Ill be interested in hearing how it goes for you and your dog, Melissa. Dogs are no different. Hes good with the other dog and cats. Before I address how I treated Cuba, lets discuss medications. Desensitization and counter conditioning--- you start with giving treats for her looking at people from a distance and not reacting. I am searching for any suggestions about training. (Rescue dog, one year old, who knows what shes endured, also it seems to me that in her mutt lineage she definitely has some border collie.) This model has a vibrate as well as a beep feature and most of the time all he needs is a beep from me and he stops whatever he is doing and runs back to me and a treat! Aussies have the greatest personalities. Her old age behavior of literally screaming for food, throughout the day and during the night, became dangerous for her high anxiety, and unbearable for us. Its put a strain on us as my partner is gone a lot through work and I cant join because we cant be gone more than a few daysthe pet sitter is unable to walk him, hes too aggressive towards other animals and people and bikes and cars (he bit the tire on my Jeep the other day). I love him to death though. they loved him now they cant even come near him. I have owned 4 dogs previously, they were all well trained sweethearts. 3 times a day sometimes. Our great Aussie had issues as a puppy and it was resolved with obedience classes for a 18 mo period at For Pets Sake, Waukesha, WI. It has made a difference in her intensity, but the behavior is still there. Also, I made a schedule that is followed by everyone. Over the last year, he has slowly started changing in subtle ways. The first thing you need to do is rule out a physical problem. Cesar Millan does this, and it works really well. I also have an aggressive male mini Aussie who is getting worse. It's easy to do. By Nicolas Angione, Published 12/02/2020. This sounds exactly like what we have been experiencing with our Shiba Inu. If you have friends coming over and your dog is exhibiting unwanted behavior, then you need to crate him and let him get used to seeing the people in the room - then let him out and clip his lead on and have him sit by you. It appears to be happening more often. Say no and then put him in the crate and leave the room for 10 minutes. We started bringing treats on walks (these treats are different and tastier treat then the ones we use for trick training) and honestly it helps. Two different owners had already given up on him. The play alot but every once in awhile, she zones out and tries to destroy the puppy. They are tough dogs & have a high pain tolerance. Cuba is 2 years old, and weve trained together every single day. I've had a behaviorist come to my house do a full assessment. The female has attacked her male playmate several times last evening and during the middle of the night. After I have spoke to them in a calm manner she will settle down and even lie down with her front paws crossed while I talk with them. love him unconditionally and if he doesnt like others jsut tell people dont touch him. The vet called us to see if wed take him. I've had him since he was six weeks old. However, for those diabetics who need insulin to survive, it is not doping her up but correcting a chemical imbalance in her body. Our trainer seems to think it is fear based aggression and that he lacks confidence, hoping for some answers on how to build his confidence more so he becomes less aggressive. At the dog park he will play ball and swim in the lake for hours having the greatest time.Once in a great while I will see that look come over him like hes about to attack but all I have to do is call him to divert his attention. But I was really at the end of my rope and was going to get rid of him. I have to say that these changes happened over night one day he was scared but manageable and normalish lounging around with lots of naps pets and walks and the next he was a hot mess. That was a concept I wasnt raised with, and my biggest commitment is to ending corrupt family cycles. I was 18 when i got my australian shepherd i am now 26 and it has had its rough moments. You have most likely and still do give your dog signals that it is in charge each day. Please help! No apparent reason. I owned and operated a horse stables and clinic breeding the best that we could. We've scheduled an appt to have him fixed next week hoping that will help. He as siting on my husbands lap when one incident happened and the person put her face in his face so that was not a good idea. We have been bitten multiple times and he bit our dog walker on the butt, all bites breaking skin. I have been with Maggie for 3.5 years. Let Dogster answer all of your most baffling canine questions! As someone who also takes anxiety meds, I know that its not enough to go for a run or have toys to distract you. When he comes charging around the corner, I pretend as though I haven't seen him in years and get all excited and tell him what a good boy he is and hug him. Work patiently and with no distractions. I'm frustrated at times too. Shes now 8, looking back its been a slow progression to this point. my dog is a 5 year old aussie/great dane mix and she's a great dog, but she's so aggressive. But never attackingto kill the other. We have the same problem with my dog but recently we got this canned air called. My dog tried that when my husband would sit next to me on the sofa or would hug me. I have trained enough problem dogs to have confidence that my techniques are effective. We took him to obedience school and he caught on quickly but he is a door dasher and is still agresssive with people not dogs. Seems like we are all (or most of us) in the same boat! any suggestions. Since their introduction in the 1800s, the active, playful, and unfailingly loyal Aussie has become one of the country's most popular dog breeds. I always had standard poodles and this is the first small dog I have had16 pounds of fur. Too often I hear tragic reports of Aussies whose owners have unknowingly given medications thinking they were helping their dogs deal with things like fleas, ticks, or heart worms . Build their confidence and don't be discouraged. We are not sure if he is neutered or not because our vet could not determine it. I am a vet tech so I followed textbook rules on. Over the last 5 years, Hemp has exploded unto the scene, with my low quality brands popping up to make a quick buck. She is a well behaved little girl, not a lot of bark and growl, so when she attacks the back of someones leg it is shocking. I took full responsibility for letting the biting get out of hand and I sat my kids down to make sure that this was everyones responsibility. My Aussie pup was exactly the same. It seemed from what I read, the good traits outweighed the potentially bad traits. He absolutely suffers from PTSD and increasing noise phobia exacerbated by my loud neighborhood in East oakland. Their boundless energy and high intelligence make them fun, entertaining, and hardworking. This drug also helps to regulate mood swings in dogs. Thanks and happy day with your balls of energy. A family was found who had no other dogs and she is doing fine. Although these four colors are the main color groups, each group has several variations. This dog loves me and is beyond affectionate but I cannot live with the constant aggression. Other medications can have consequences when mixed, as well, so ask your vet before giving your dog additional medicines. Fluoxetine doesnt always mix well with other drugs and can cause life-threatening side effects. I got him neutered. Now she catches herself starting to jump and stops. directions aussies love to work. Certain conditions may worsen with fluoxetine use. That dog is aggressive and could attack a child. Any suggestions? I live out in the country and on a farm; so my dog gets plenty of exercise. talk to your vet about trazadone, we use it with our 1 year old when she needs to get groomed or be around kids. Just 2 days ago he got a sandwich that my son was eating at the coffee table when he went to get a drink. I don't know if ours can be made to be nicer to other dogs or people of color but if not we will continue to try to keep our distance a little so he won't feel so stressed and want to attack. Every time. One had to have its eye removed and the other had its cornea scratched. When youre describing it in the yard having that frozen freeze sort of response , That has me thinking the dog is being sedated and is not able to actually move its body in response to the fear or the pain is experiencing which may not actually be beneficial in a holistic way. Dog/people! Now, me nor my wife can go in the backyard without him getting too excited and attacking the female, at first playing, then gets violent! Unfortunately, I had to leave her tied to the fence on the patio, which I thought would be okay, since I was a mere 2 yards away. Wayne Kolweier places a heart on a cross for a vigil Wednesday in Louisville, after a gunman's deadly attack Monday at Old National Bank. Then they wean the dog off the drug until they can manage the condition without the use of medication. She has been in puppy class and obedience school. We love him and are secvited for the extremely slow changes? Your Aussie just needs more activity, not drugs to cover up the problem. Do not shave. I made sure to socialize him when he was a puppy. She's loving and smart. She is beautiful and 1-year-old. You most likely have to look within yourself. The drug has several uses for treating conditions in dogs such as behavioral problems, separation anxiety, fear, and aggression.. I have a Jindo mix also from the dog meat trade. If a stranger or unknown dog comes up to one of them, they go insane and bark, growl, and sometimes bite. Everything we tried to stop his behavior was like a challenge to him and it got more intense. On average, males weigh between 50 and 65 pounds . I would do some more looking around behavioral modification and noise reactivity, there are articles about dogs that are noise reactive not just to thunder and fire storms but anything at all. Knowing she would jump I didn't wait. Good luck to you! Always follow your vets guidelines for administering fluoxetine. So I am rehoming Abby as soon as I can find someone that I would like to see her with. She is fine with people, unless they try to take her toy. I look forward to following your post. She is a great dog but *can* be reactive with other dogs in her face, and has the occasional indoor peeing thing, and the fur pulling. My neighbors wanted me kicked out of the neighborhood because of my dog. If you have a clicker, use it. I accepted because I think he needs it. The funny thing is, none of these dogs have actually had bite marks, but I am getting so concerned at her behaviour. Like to see her with and regular grooming in small steps last died... 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