Nikko is a reactive girl. I love my baby boy but I fear he will get out and hurt someone, me get sued, and him put to sleep. hi we're going through the same thing ,this is my third Australian Shepherd in my male is very aggressive Towards people that he doesn't know and now he just growls at my kids which is become a problem.we got him when he was 6 weeks old and he is almost 5 years old I worry more. I am dealing with the exact same thing with a 6 month old puppy I adopted about a month ago. Very much appreciated. Her barking won't stop and you can't distract her at all. Finally I have had to accept that he needs more help than I can help him with. Now he is a different dog. One thing you need to be careful of is letting your Aussie not allow people to hug you or sit near you. At night they were busy raising the human children in. I have an 18 month old female Red Merle. We are at wits end with this little guy. The breeder now told me she was going to place the dog out tomorrow, which is 48 hrs. It's been a nightmare for me. Your Aussie just needs more activity, not drugs to cover up the problem. 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. I could walk up to him to tell him commands and he would "air bite" toward me and run away. Also, I made a schedule that is followed by everyone. She has a relatively normal dog life. She really is hilarious but I need help!!! I would request a full CBC, Chemistry, as well as a full Thyroid panel. He is aggressive when we get on to him for nipping at our young boys and jumping on them. I see behavior meds as being like insulin. Help!!! Its a pain and super embarrassing. He can not stand the vet. He has been adopted out 3 x and always gets returned because of this. How long did it take before you noticed the difference. 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. Aussies are naturally very protective. My neighbors wanted me kicked out of the neighborhood because of my dog. Come back, open the crate and ask him to sit and pet him. Your email address will not be published. my dog is a 5 year old aussie/great dane mix and she's a great dog, but she's so aggressive. And definitely get tat breeder to give your money back and taken that dog back. Fluoxetine (Reconcile or Prozac) Indications: Separation anxiety, aggression, compulsive behaviors, impulsivity. puppy years i found difficult but we always used a yard until he calm down a bit (roughly age 4). Miss him every day now for two years. Your pet prescriptions will be delivered right to your doorstep in less than a week. 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. Believe me, I know how hard it is. Good luck to you! It takes a lot of time and patience with aussies. We are thinking about adopting a border collie soon, and I am very nervous about how my Aussies will handle it. 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. I would also suggest a full checkup on your pup to rule out any physical issues. Keep looking for answers and give the dog gentle calming kind affirmations, tapping on its sternum, rhythmic rubbing behind ears for soothing etc. 3 times a day sometimes. She has been around him many times and has never done this. He would literally attack the ocean, a lake, a pool, the outside side edges of a kiddie pool etc. On a couple of occasions, Ive referred clients to world-renowned veterinary behaviorist Dr. Karen Overall. I am goingvto the Vets tomorrow and hopefullycwe can find a medical answer to her problem. He is 10 and the alpha dog. Aussies make some of the best companions to families too. The drug has several uses for treating conditions in dogs such as behavioral problems, separation anxiety, fear, and aggression. Desensitization and counter conditioning--- you start with giving treats for her looking at people from a distance and not reacting. one day, he did not want to go outside, he would not budge, we would carry him out, and the slightest noise, car starting to sirens and he would hitail it back to our door, ANY noise! She broke her leg last night in an act of terror after taking her outside, she sees its nighttime and she knows thats when the really bad sounds happen. To ensure that he lives its full life, ensure that you meet its food, health and general needs such as comfort and exercise. Good luck! it takes time and patience do not use aversive collars they will make her worse!! Because something larger is happening. He cant quite get the transition, going out and coming in. We have a 3.5 yr old female English Shepherd who weights 45 pounds. Everyone in my extended family wanted her put down. She sleeps quite a bit now, but I have to face her slow decline due to her age. Five months ago my husband and I were so excited to bring our 8 week, male minture Aussie home. She is not holding her end of the bargin! Doping up the treatment-receiver also misses the point. So I dont know how to break her of this. I want my dog to stop being aggressive. She now gets plenty of training and exercise. I read about Aussies being stubborn and clever. The baby is terrified of her. But never attackingto kill the other. The first thing you need to do is rule out a physical problem. Required fields are marked *. Good luck. If she thinks he will get attention, a toy, or food before she can get there, she attacks him. The fears and anxiety in this dog are too much to list. So I always told people to let her come to you, don't try to pet her. As someone who also takes anxiety meds, I know that its not enough to go for a run or have toys to distract you. But to own a dog like that and perhaps taking it out for a walk or it getting loose, it could attack another animal or person. I knew that I would need to offer daily excerise, walks, fetch and puppy training. He used to love the puppy, they were best friends, and it just all th sudden changed and when his relationship with the puppy changed so did his relationship with me now, sometimes hes ok and sometime I cant walk in my own room because hell try and attack me. I'm very sorry about this behavior you are experiencing with your Aussie. Thanks for reaching out! I have owned 4 dogs previously, they were all well trained sweethearts. by: Anonymoos. I would discourage anyone considering this breed for city life. The funny thing is, none of these dogs have actually had bite marks, but I am getting so concerned at her behaviour. Hes the biggest baby at home so long as nobody else is in the house. Its sad shes not in her bed anymore. I kept a Home Depot bag on my hips filled with treats on my walk. So I know how you feel. Did your dog get better? It didnt make any behavioral difference. 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. I've had him neutered. In a horse 3 generations back will show what the mares all foal. 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. Thats a long 15 years without a vacation. 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. have a sit and give him a treat. There are people who would take her. I've used a vibration/shock collar to teach her boundaries since we live close to a highway. She is very trained and hasnt ever done this before. However, this week, he is getting even more "nippy" and "mouthy". he's an amazing dog and he's very loving with myself and my husband we also have a female who is five and a half and they've been together since they were puppies she is terrified everybody but she welcomes everyone in a loving way. Template Design by Cre8ve Online|Mega Menu by Gerry Davis. Thank you for your suggestions. Have an Aggressive Dog?Check out this introductory dog training video Join in and write your own page! The crate should not be a punishment but a place for him to get himself back under control and lay down. The collar works by just putting it on. We were hoping Prozac would take more of the edge off. I am having to keep them separated. Our vet retired and Ive gone to a new one. I have an Australian Shepard named Abby. we have an aussie, currently 9. its been mostly a terrible experience. This shepherd-type dog is extremely intelligent, loyal, and hard-working. It lets them know where they stand. old from the owner, who said she was aggressive with her other unspayed female. Great animal but will literally kill another dog over food or a bone. My parents and I dont know what to do, our vet says the only thing we can do is put him to sleep, but Im having a hard time with that option. Personality: Smart, work-oriented, exuberant Energy Level: Energetic Good with Children: Good With Children Good with other Dogs: With Supervision Shedding: Moderate Grooming: 2 Trainability: Eager to Please Height: 20-23 inches (male), 18-21 inches (female) Weight: 50-65 pounds (male), 40-55 pounds (female) Life Expectancy: 12-15 years Barking Level: Occasional i have two other small dogs along with her, and she never displayed that kind of aggression with them, so i thought it was just an issue she had with the one she killed? Prozac should mellow her reactions..take the edge off her anxiety,in order to learn a different response that works as well as aggression. Remind yourslef emotions are watched by the dog. 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. She was a shy puppy when we got her at 8 weeks old. 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. It sounds like your dog is super smart and really loves you and wants to protect you from males. also, I have tried using the training collars and that seems to help when walking. Australian Shepherd Border Collie English Shepherd Longhaired Whippet McNab Shepherd A big key factor is lots and lots of exercise. Those are getting less, so room for hope. Thanks and happy day with your balls of energy. He attacked my parents little chihuahua last weekend when he wanted her food and grabbed her by the neck and was going to kill her if it wasnt for my dad. 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. He will no longer go to his bed, or even, to sleep. She is well exercised so that is not the issue! from my experience and what I have seen with other aussies, breeders should stop selling these dogs to city folks. Did it help with anxiety or aggression? Their boundless energy and high intelligence make them fun, entertaining, and hardworking. BUT take a step back, look at yourself. Her phobias are constantly on the rise, her antisocial behavior has reached such a point that she doesnt even enjoy her walks. Cuba is an anomaly in many ways, but hes my anomaly and dammit, I love him! On the other hand, they're not all about work. It is claimed that Australian Shepherds descend from a variety of herding breeds, including collies . We got our aussie when she was 6 weeks old. We have a 6 month old lab mix. My Aussie came over and nipped him on the leg then seemed scared of him the rest of the night. My Australian Shepherd Is Very Aggressive And I Need Help by random (WI) Have an Aggressive Dog? Thinking of the Prozac route. After a while of doing that, teach him/her a Go Greet command. I got one for my dog and I only had to shock him once. Take Sammy, an 18-month-old purebred Lab who was crated for nine hours a day when her busy owners were at work. I feel awful that he isnt comforted by me. I'm totally in love with Aussies and I had luck because Jack is a submissive dog so that makes him very friendly with everybody, today I told my husband that if we ever need protection we'll be in trouble because Jack just isn't cut for it , he never barked lol. 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, Probably rare but still it can happen. My dog "Tiddlywinks" runs so fast to go get it. You should contact the dogs' breeder to see if they can offer some insight, as well as to let them know there is a problem with the cross that produced your dog. Because of this, it's not a viable option for dogs who are only afraid of certain stimuli like thunderstorms. With your vets prescription, you can easily get your dogs medication online through Chewys Pharmacy. It will take time and consistency but don't wait for the behavior to start anticipate it and address it. Which one we have not started any of these yet. When walking, every time you see a person or another dog, make him/her focus on you and give the dog a treat. I've had my mini aussie since she was 1 month old. Has your dog ever taken fluoxetine? As I watched all Zak George's you tube videos I think you need to anticipate the reaction before it happens and catch her attention and reward it. If anyone finds something that helps let me know. Now my question, I fell in love with the breed and I have a chance to buy a puppy from this same woman, different genetic line, are all Aussies aggressive? I delayed having her spayed so the problem was of longer duration. I don't know what to do anymore. We also have a ACD and she has been doing the same training. I am also on Zoloft. Fluoxetine can be used to treat several conditions in dogs. I found an Aussie in the shelter when he was 18 months old. and your family? I was going by this point we would see more changes although I know its not a magic pill. My border collie rescue has been on Prozac for three weeks. You have most likely and still do give your dog signals that it is in charge each day. Diazepam Hes finally starting to trust us, but its tough. That was a concept I wasnt raised with, and my biggest commitment is to ending corrupt family cycles. He is mr. vigilant all the time, refusing to sleep until he literally falls over. He also gets aggressive towards most other dogs getting too close to us. It takes a lot of work from me to just stop what I'm doing and toss the ball. I have stressed obedience and pack mentality since we brought ours home. 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. I agree with Marlin on all counts. 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. My dog started a dose of 10 mg of Prozac on Friday. Sounds like your dog see all these situations as a threat. Sad face. My female Aussie is 9 and has many of the same issues (but I don't think as severe) as your pup. Tell us more about her. If were out and Im uncomfortable with my pups around other dogs my dogs become a bit reactive. I have spent hour upon hour training her and exercising her. So I know what your going through, I hope yours gets better. When the dog sees someone and barks. That being said, the behavior is interfering with your good times together, so that needs to change. She has been in puppy class and obedience school. I am the "alpha" its me and my 12 yr old son. We give him a smaller fleece blanket for him to love, licking it and chewing off tiny pieces and spitting them out. The food is the trick. The play alot but every once in awhile, she zones out and tries to destroy the puppy. I made such a terrible choice in selecting this breed. he is 46 lbs. He was raised at a dog park and very socialized. He is terrified of everything and doesnt want much to do with anything. 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. Australian Shepherd Physical Characteristics Australian Shepherds are solid, muscular dogs. Each lived to a ripe old age without these issues. I tried to brake up the fight but I couldnt. 1, Craiova, jud. 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 picked up the dogs and they had been shaven. Thanks. I think we know why now. Started about 5 days ago. Lots and lots of room. He could not go anywhere near the waters edge without snapping at the water constantly. We don't have much money and hundreds and hundreds of dollars have gone to her! Sometimes when he is "locked in" on something I send the signal to vibrate and I think it must remind him of the shock he got because he always runs back to me. 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 . 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. she left our garage, bit our neighbor twice, ran after a car and then went to the neighbors dog that was tied up and terrified it all the while not hearing my husband screaming at her. His behavior has gotten worse as training has increased. 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! He used to be socialized when he was young playing and rounding up all the kids. How to Help a Nervous Dog Overcome His Fears, Q&A with Lessons in Chemistry Author Bonnie Garmus About My Current Favorite Fictional Dog, Six-Thirty, The Daring and Devoted Doberman Pinscher: Breed information, history and fun facts, Beagle Dog Breed Information: Temperament, Training and Pictures, 2016 Reader Survey Sweepstakes Official Rules, Dogster Magazine Subscription Maintenance, Editors Choice Awards 2022 Dogster Approved. The vet prescribed Prozac (along with anti-anxiety meds BuSpirone and Prophanalol). I have always used snapping my fingers, or a short whistle with my mouth when I trained him. 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. We spend about six months at the beach as we live in Florida and I never thought I could enjoy the beach with this dog. Sammy didnt need Valium; she needed a chance to be an adolescent dog. The drug has several uses for treating conditions in dogs such as behavioral problems, separation anxiety, fear, and aggression.. Our vet put my dog on Prozac, which she takes it daily. He went after a ball and she grabbed him and threw him around until we got her off of him. If a stranger or unknown dog comes up to one of them, they go insane and bark, growl, and sometimes bite. Hoping to get some good sound advice!!! Other good calming essential oils are Bergamot, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang, Sweet Orange and Roman Chamomile. Its been 20 days. 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). Keep focus on your time with him look them in the eyes tell them you love them be calm. Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a serious and frequent pregnancy complication that can lead to short and long-term risks for both mother and fetus. Some side effects that can occur are more serious. The second day I had him he bit a family member. Dog/people! I am quite glad to find this information. But basically we still have a cute young dog that only allows one person in the family to pet her and only slightly wags her tail. I need help with her and I have had other dogs before in my life. I FOUND A FIX. She is an awesome dog and yours will be too. He is very fearful of everything and everyone. She is still a puppy and she attacks my other dogs for no reason. Going forward he was extremely animal aggressive. Shes also had bouts of peeing inside but I never attributed that to anxiety. 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. He growled and lunged at my mom when she came to visit. They see everything as a threat. lab who too was districtive and would pull out phone jacks, chew elective cords, and also be put to attacted 3 Lhasa Apsos. He does not like children and I am so scared that he'll bite one someday and have to be put down. 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. Even if the dog acts out, you should be able to have enough control to be able to make the dog stop immediately. He went from loving to be outside, 2 long walks a day, for about an hour each, we took him to restaurant and bars, and daycare twice a week on days I worked . She doesn't care that the neighbor is out, she doesn't care about people walking by. The males stand between 20 and 23 inches tall and weigh between 50 and 65 pounds. He really loves most people he meets and greets them with exaggerated wiggle butt so long as they are not "of color". They're fine!" monitoring_string = "c1299fe10ba49eb54f197dd4f735fcdc", given in a dosage of 0.5 to 0.9 mg per pound. Once he turned 6 months, it's like he flipped a switch and became very aggressive towards other people. Good luck. I think i feel this way, cause i personally am quite sensitive to medication. 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. (also the dog will never like other animals). The thing I noticed that helped him was my body language during his acting out. Youll need to see your veterinarian for a prescription and follow their instructions closely. We walked him a lot and tons of people would always come up and pet him. and they are herding dogs whose sole purpose is to protect the herd. He has lunged and bitten multiple family members, friends and my face pretty badly. Hopeful but also sad about the changes in my pup. He gets along fine with other dogs but humans arent his best friend. She refused to walk past him. I live out in the country and on a farm; so my dog gets plenty of exercise. 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? 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. So I am rehoming Abby as soon as I can find someone that I would like to see her with. If someone comes home we have to lock him up and he barks for freakin hours! I have to work so I cant be home with him or he would be better. My female Aussie was extremely aggressive. Basically it's fear that makes a dog aggressive or seem aggressive. never happened. Im not sure if anyone else had this experience with this breed. He also bit a friend while we were at a local coffee shop. So, for example, a 30-pound dog would probably get somewhere between15 and 27 mg per day. A Confession: Im a Dog Trainer Who Put Her Dog on Prozac. Keep going Aussies Rule!!!!!! But worse is that he is consistently aggressive to the neighbor dog and now the owner to the point where the owner is afraid jake will bite him. Hes learning to trust us but its a process. Just curious as to what you ended up doing. this is the same behavior that i realized was being displayed by the dog she killed. but now she's starting to be really aggressive to my other small ones; she won't let them eat, we have two food bowls and she won't let them get near either of them, she won't let them outside with her, when they try to go out she nips at their face, and tonight i've noticed she's started to put her face in my oldest dog's (10 yr old weenie dog) face and snarling at him. Is it herding behavior? Right now we are trying to get her through the 8 week healing period of her broken leg with trazadone and gabapentin, but we need a longer term approach. She also barked incessently at black people, so awful. I look forward to following your post. 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. Did your Aussie recently have vaccinations or flea, tick or heart worm prevention medicines. All Content Copyright 2006-2023 by Anton Hout. 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. Standard Australian Shepherds are a medium-sized, solidly built breed, with adults weighing between 40-65 pounds. We aren't sure if we should increase the dose again, or ween her off and try another approach. He is food aggressive, and very protective of his toys, but lately has calmed down with the toy thing.
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