I didnt know this dogs back round and I know about alpha dogs, I have had dogs all of my life. But, if not a muzzle can keep many around you safe. Something in my brain clicked - that sounds like Cuba! I go bit in the process. 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 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. My sweet, loved-by-all, Isabella colored, velvet haired NORALEE is 14 years old now. I live out in the country and on a farm; so my dog gets plenty of exercise. But they are totally worth it. She has been around him many times and has never done this. We have been bitten multiple times and he bit our dog walker on the butt, all bites breaking skin. She is fine with people, unless they try to take her toy. I accepted because I think he needs it. I dread his yearly shots and any time something appears wrong because the vet visit is stressful for anyone. I found an Aussie in the shelter when he was 18 months old. this is the same behavior that i realized was being displayed by the dog she killed. She is very trained and hasnt ever done this before. When she starts to care, BALL TIME. It seems she also stays up at night to be the vigilant protector watching. One thing Im not seeing here and everyone seems to be forgetting is that dogs feed off of our emotions and moods. The dog weighs 66 lbs. Good luck! We switched to a no pull harness with the clip for the leash on the chest instead of the harness clip between the shoulder blades or on the collar. I love him to death though. The truth is that many pet owners are afraid of behavior medications changing the fundamental nature of their best canine friends. Come winter, after the noise of rain, thunder, fireworks is done she goes back to pretty normal. I made such a terrible choice in selecting this breed. Even if she doesn't work out for you, there are ways for her to be adopted, I don't think she needs to die. I may be wrong but this is how I truly feel. She would get the smaller dog put her mouth around the dogs head and shake it. 2 1/2 yo female Aussie. Good luck. 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. My dog will bite son hard enough to draw blood if my son is too close to me, hugs me. Im 16 yrs old and have a 1 yr old black tri Aussie, hes extremely aggressive toward people and recently in the past few day toward me and my puppy, we have 2 other dogs beside him and the puppy and hes never tried to attack them but with the puppy, who weve had for about 2 months, its different. Shes also had bouts of peeing inside but I never attributed that to anxiety. A big key factor is lots and lots 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. Our 2+ year old male Aussie has his "issues" as well. 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? Dogs with separation anxiety are unable to find comfort when they are left alone or separated from their family members. Abby has not been spayed yet. Then she would get loving. Once he turned 6 months, it's like he flipped a switch and became very aggressive towards other people. I ripped him off of her (hes almost 55 pounds) and he then bit my hand. We have just started our Jindo mix rescue dog on Prozac. As a dog responds to behavior modification, dosage of the drug is weaned away. Every day, for the past 800+ days, we take him for a walk and use a training harness. She is a wonderful dog, that loves to go on daily adventures and loves other dogs. Are you on Facebook? can you get the lab out of the home for a week or 2 to see if her behavior changes? I would get up and grab him by the collar and ask him to sit on my husband's side. I look forward to following your post. Would like to hear your opinion and how did you find it? But the fur pulling was difficult to ignore, an obvious sign of distress. She recommended a DVM that specializes in behavioral medicine. The idea for the walking technique actually came from watching this YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JY7JrteQBOQ. Research, commence. He is the best dog in the world to me though. That dog turned out to be dog aggressive and would have killed or been killed by our rott. It is claimed that Australian Shepherds descend from a variety of herding breeds, including collies . He could be playing with you one minute then the next growling and going into "attack mode". He was severely abused. He is the best loving dog ever. Any suggestions? But she makes progress all of the time in small steps. I kept a Home Depot bag on my hips filled with treats on my walk. Now, I have read that Aussies are very protective, and happen to be very intelligent, but this is getting out of hand. I got him at 6 weeks and brought him home. He went from being a hyper, normal puppy, 7 mos at the time, in May. Has anyone experienced this and please tell me it is temporary. Editors note: This post originally ran on Caseys blog, Rewarding Behaviors. I dont know how aggressive your dog is but a muzzle or shock collar will definitely make that worse. At about 6 months, he began charging at the gate when my kids went up the stairs. I don't want to get rid of him but I don't want anyone to get hurt. old from the owner, who said she was aggressive with her other unspayed female. We were hoping Prozac would take more of the edge off. If my dog disappears outside, I yell his name once and wait. The color of its coat is usually chocolate, brown, gold, speckled, brindle, and spotted with black and white. She comes from champion herding lines so the instinct to herd and protect are strong in her. My dog "Tiddlywinks" runs so fast to go get it. Our vet mentioned that zoloft might work for her. We got him at 6 weeks and is now 4 months. The Australian Shepherd is a breed of herding dog from the United States.The name of the breed is technically a misnomer, as it was developed in California in the 19th century, although it has its origins in Asturias, in the northwest of Spain; the breed was unknown in Australia at the time. On a couple of occasions, Ive referred clients to world-renowned veterinary behaviorist Dr. Karen Overall. Well watch for antisocial behavior and if he growls, well heed that and play it by ear but no reaching for food dishes if he starts growling, and thatll be the sign for weaning off. Hoping it will help him and I am studying all these comments! We are just avoiding those situations to keep from ingraining the habit of aggression. I've used a muzzle to help with growling and barking around people. Not sure what to do but want anyone reading this to be aware. She is still a puppy and she attacks my other dogs for no reason. He has bitten someone. I also have an aggressive male mini Aussie who is getting worse. Believe me, I know how hard it is. I plan on reaching back out to the behaviorist for more training. I brought a Dalmatian into my house that was abused. 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. She has a relatively normal dog life. Free to Autoship customers, Connect with a Vet lets you chat directly with a licensed vet between 8am and 11pm ET to answer questions, receive advice, discuss concerns you might have regarding the health and wellness of your pet, and even get referrals to your local vets or emergency clinics. Hes good with the other dog and cats. Thanks and happy day with your balls of energy. You have to be aware of all the subtleties. What I need help with is training. well my dog did it. When walking, every time you see a person or another dog, make him/her focus on you and give the dog a treat. I have to pull her off as she will not stop! He knows I'm the alpha female and will usually obey me but not my husband. For the most part Jake is super playful and loving to people and dogs. That was it. Dont let them suffer if there is an alternative! This dog loves me and is beyond affectionate but I cannot live with the constant aggression. We got our aussie when she was 6 weeks old. Aussies have the greatest personalities. Guide To Australian Shepherd Training & Care, reading his books, and watching his movies, WTOV9 - Shadyside man hospitalized after an attack by his own dog, Australian Shepherd Rescue Listings page here, Join in and write your own page! 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. they loved him now they cant even come near him. BUT take a step back, look at yourself. I hope you can find someone with the answer so you can enjoy your furry child. Is he growling when he bites? Thanks. 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. We are putting him in training next month but I cant have him doing this. Good luck! She has been pulling her fur out of her shoulder. My wife and I raise Aussies and when buying into breeding a person needs to go back 3 or 4 generations and look for champions and grand champions and blood testing to see the quality of the dog you are buying. He is 4. Dobies are super intelligent but I have to say that the Aussie I have has surpassed any of my dobies at the age he's at now. There's way more to it, but hopefully this gives you a starting point. I have 2 rescued boxers each coming from deplorable situations. So our vet suggested Prozac. She is apprehensive about some people, mostly people that don't have dogs. The breed is also prone to hip dysplasia . I have taken her to three lots of puppy training classes, also one week live in at a dog training centre and walked her twice a day to the park where she can play off leash. My Aussie is extremely protective and will growl and bark to warn me of any perceived danger. They met when Eli was a puppy before the aggression kicked in. I don't think I will ever own a dog again of any breed. I have a 7 month Aussie male. He will no longer go to his bed, or even, to sleep. Our trainer suggested extra exercise (even putting him on a. She has now attacked smaller dogs at the park 3 times. If any do thinks it outranks you in your "pack" then you will have trouble controlling it and it will do as it pleases most of the time. One had to have its eye removed and the other had its cornea scratched. If you are letting the dog lead you, and do this then you are going to have the problem. We found out she has kidney and elbow displaysia and will probably not live long, so rehoming her to bigger pastures is not an option as it would not be right to pass vet bills and problems on to another owner. Hes the most loving, affectionate dog to us "his pack." I have a female Aussie who is nearly 1 year old now, and I have used nearly all positive training methods. He was playing with our neighbors dog today and I brought them out two separate bones and handed one to each but he lunged at her and started attacking her and grabbed her by the neck. Typically the drug is given in a dosage of 0.5 to 0.9 mg per pound orally once per day. I chose the best breeders I can find, and his littermates are behaviorally normal. I think that if he responds to medication after 1-2 months he will be able to go to a good trainer for behavior improvement. We love him and are attached to him don't want to get rid of him but we are so worried he will get loose and hurt someone badly. For this reason I have no idea why it took me so I g to seek out help for her anxiety. I make him wait and we feed ourselves first. If this is not the case then that dog thinks that it owns you and outranks you inside of your "pack." Is she enjoyable to you? I have to choose their vaccinations first. We weren't going to keep him because we didn't need another dog and he sheds so much but we feel in love with him. Hes very sweet with people and my wife and I have gotten really attached to him. She means a lot to me. That dog had to be put down. I got one for my dog and I only had to shock him once. If someone comes home we have to lock him up and he barks for freakin hours! He is solid muscle. While on vacation (I brought one Aussie), I went to a restaurant with a (definitely not dog-friendly) patio. The animal behaviorist I found locally is over 400$ for one time visit. It does not seem to be helping her. He is leash reactive but is fine meeting dogs in a large dog park. Being consistent and working her everyday some days is still not enough. The thing I noticed that helped him was my body language during his acting out. I have 2 little Aussie shepherds as well, ages 2 and 4. The first online result was from my friend Crystal Thompson, author of one of my favorite blogs, Reactive Champion. Ill talk more soon about what was covered at Cubas vet visit, his treatment plan, and about the stigma related to using meds to help those dogs and humans alike suffering from mental illnesses. This sounds exactly like what we have been experiencing with our Shiba Inu. Just started my 2 year old cavapoo on Prozac. Hi, I've read a lot of the comments that other Aussie parents have wrote, some of them very good, I had a blue healer for 16 years, got her as a pup and she was my best friend. I have owned three Australian Shepherds. It comes in the form of tablets, capsules, or liquid which can be given with or without food. When we get home, he runs for that blanket, tail just a waggling! Training and medication must go hand-in-hand. So happy to have just read this. We had a smooth fox terrier on Prozac and one day as my husband reached for his bowl, he growled and my husband said, Thats weird, and continued to reach. 2. Anyway, husbands hand had major bite wound and he ended up in ER. She nips me and my husband, I know it is not aggression, but her breed. best to you. I've had a behaviorist come to my house do a full assessment. we took our aussi's to the groomers yesterday with explicit instructions on what to do. How do I stop her from biting the other dog? 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. I adopted a rescue pup 2 months ago. When the dog makes a nose touch contact with the person, click and give praise and treat. We have a dog, lab husky, that was rescued a year earlier. My hope is that we can continue his lessons and get him off Prozac but for the moment it is the best decision Ive ever made. Vetsusually prescribe it with a behavior modification program until the condition is under control. There are some side effects that can be harmful to dogs, and the drug can react badly with other medication. Also, he is neutered. The other times the kids were standing quietly in our house. Now she catches herself starting to jump and stops. April 15, 2023 at 7:00 a.m. EDT. The most common Australian Shepherd health issues include thyroid disorders and idiopathic epilepsy. Australian Shepherd Physical Characteristics Australian Shepherds are solid, muscular dogs. They fight, but not drawing blood nor have the bullies ever grabbed the little ones around the neck, yet alone shake them. Keep focus on your time with him look them in the eyes tell them you love them be calm. He went after a ball and she grabbed him and threw him around until we got her off of him. It makes an excellent companion dog for . I took an Australian Shepherd and Mountain Cur mix off my neighbor. I met this breed and saw they were shy but I never met an aggressive Aussie. He is food aggressive, and very protective of his toys, but lately has calmed down with the toy thing. He does not like children and I am so scared that he'll bite one someday and have to be put down. And for understandable reasons are becoming increasingly aggressive with other dogs.We have tried everything because the pent up aggravation will at times turn them on each other and after trying everything else have started them on Prozac. She has never been aggressive toward me or my hubby. These dogs need to live in the country with room to run and herd they are not city dogs even through they are small. Once dogs start being the follower, they then follow rules and stop trying to make the rules.. A family was found who had no other dogs and she is doing fine. Check out Chewys Online Pharmacy and Connect with a Vet service! Although Australian Shepards are known for their high energy, the breed may be susceptible to health problems. Very much appreciated. please give me suggestions, i'm desperate. The positive side is that we can now council clients better when behaviours are beyond training. But one day a pit dog got hold of him and my aussie tore that pit dog up. I have an almost 2-year-old Australian Shepherd. Size. It sounds like your dog is super smart and really loves you and wants to protect you from males. puppy years i found difficult but we always used a yard until he calm down a bit (roughly age 4). Has your dog ever taken fluoxetine? He used to be socialized when he was young playing and rounding up all the kids. My Border Collie / Australian Shepherd is very needy and when a tiny dog barks, or growls, or jumps forward at her aggressively she attacks the other dog. Still working on it after 15 months. 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. I tried , melatonin, cbd oil, Benadryl, and nothing worked , so I broke down one day and my husband said guess it time for Prozac. While in the yard he now mostly just stands and stares and the panic attacks have ended -but i dont know if that is Prozac or he just cant physically sustain that level of fear. That was a concept I wasnt raised with, and my biggest commitment is to ending corrupt family cycles. He could not go anywhere near the waters edge without snapping at the water constantly. Smiles positive attention distraction from negative behavior. We adopted a year old male Austrian Shepherd. Although these four colors are the main color groups, each group has several variations. He is very fearful of everything and everyone. Now he is a different dog. The baby is terrified of her. 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With all that said my Aussie does better with other dogs (he seems to like most people) when he is off leash and can maneuver. 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. It was extremely difficult to redirect him and my kids started to be afraid of him. Have you been prescribed meds like Prozac or Valium for your dog? A while back, I came out of the training closet. Have you found relief? Aussies are very sensitive dogs and I don't believe in nagging a dog. Ive noticed for myself that when Im uptight my dogs are too. I agree with Marlin on all counts. At night they were busy raising the human children in. these dogs belong on a farm. The food is the trick. I am experiencing the same thing. What was your experience like? he is 46 lbs. Are you nervous and uptight? Our trainer noticed this right away and said you need to watch his eyes, if he gets his eyes fixed on someone or an animal that we have to snap him out of it. Does anyone have a similar story or recommendations? Medicine for pain, arthritis, or inflammation can cause your dog to easily bruise or bleed when mixed with fluoxetine. We suggest contacting your vet with your concerns. Someone said to get her fixed so we will try that. Her phobias are constantly on the rise, her antisocial behavior has reached such a point that she doesnt even enjoy her walks. No apparent reason. We've scheduled an appt to have him fixed next week hoping that will help. Since he is older now its a bit easier, the dog needs to be your best friend, find a way to mentally connect with him! Many Thanks Natalie x, I got an RX this evening from vet for prozac for our almost 2 year old pup. Her mom developed milk issues and couldn't nurse her pups.I kept her around people daily til she was almost a yr. She became snippy and would growl. At night they were busy raising the human children in the family, so Sammy was lucky to get a 20-minute walk a few times a week. Much as diabetics receiving insulin treatment also need to change their lifestyle in terms of diet and activity, behavior meds are never effective in a training vacuum. Certain things need to remain in place, ie going in the back yard for potty and play and then coming in. I have to remind her to leave her feet alone. Diazepam The vet prescribed Prozac (along with anti-anxiety meds BuSpirone and Prophanalol). The drug has several uses for treating conditions in dogs such as behavioral problems, separation anxiety, fear, and aggression.. I'm sorry to know about your situation! Good luck. Dog/people! Our Australian Shepherd started "nipping" around a couple months of age, and then uncontrollably digging into the ground, in a way that I dont think he could hear me. In the meantime, here is an article on how to help a nervous dog: Thank You my baby started Prozac today. After two years of heartwarming progress last summer was the tipping point following many many consecutive nights of fireworks and loud motorcycles or cars missing transmissions etc. He is now a few months shy of a year old and has gotten worse. Please help!!! I still have some challenges, but he is 6 months. Before I address how I treated Cuba, lets discuss medications. I have had several Aussies and have never had this problemand it IS a problem. Keep going Aussies Rule!!!!!! They saved me. Seems like we are all (or most of us) in the same boat! PLEASE contact the breeder you got her from. He is about 7 1/2 months old now and he is a great little animal. lab who too was districtive and would pull out phone jacks, chew elective cords, and also be put to attacted 3 Lhasa Apsos. Im been told that I need to socialize himthats a jokehe wants nothing to do with other dogs! Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) I just wanted you to know that someone is in your corner and hopefully you can get this issue resolved with some good advice here and a great trainer. Recently, one of these clients returned and told me that her dog had been diagnosed with generalized anxiety gisorder. 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. I felt that might be a bit much. I work with humans with nervous system impacts from crisis trauma that have psychological impacts. I recently Ive been working with a foster dog and using some of the techniques I used with humans also with her as she had a reactive personality and some bite history. My husband wished we never got her and she is the love of our life inside the house. The play alot but every once in awhile, she zones out and tries to destroy the puppy. Her barking won't stop and you can't distract her at all. So I know how you feel. It is a vicious dog! We have been doing the training with her to stop aggression with no luck. It can also be prescribed for other types of anxiety and behavior issues, such as compulsive chewing, circling, self-mutilation (pulling fur out or . You must truly make a sacrifice of your time and pleasures for the things you love, and stick to your commitments. Unfortunately I am not seeing any significant changes in his behavior. Thinking of the Prozac route. He was excessively overly excitable. This medication is meant to be prescribed alongside behavior modification training. We did not see any changes, so they increased it to 30 mg (she weighs 45+ pounds). These are working ranch dogs. She eats well, plays and has interest in what is going on around her (not doped). Were starting with a very low dose, knowing that we can increase if necessary or change strategies. 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