We tried to do everything right with him from the start by solializing him with other dogs at clubs etc but
unfortunately he was attacked by another dog at a class
and ever since if another dog barks at him he wants to attack them, he gets really wound up when he hears another dog bark.
he is such a placid dog otherwise and gets on well with our other dogs and is not the top dog. but I can see why he feels he has to stick up for himself when we meet other dogs .................I am thinking he will always be like this now.
We tried to do everything right with him from the start by solializing him with other dogs at clubs etc but
unfortunately he was attacked by another dog at a class
and ever since if another dog barks at him he wants to attack them, he gets really wound up when he hears another dog bark.
he is such a placid dog otherwise and gets on well with our other dogs and is not the top dog. but I can see why he feels he has to stick up for himself when we meet other dogs .................I am thinking he will always be like this now.
Gosh aggression in a border collie is so unusual, my thoughts just keep introducing him to other dogs, and if he gets cranky immediately remove him from from the situation. When he acts good loads of praise and treats. He is not too old yet to be taught. I hope he didn't suffer physical damage from the attack poor pooch.
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No he wasn't hurt physically but it gave him trauma.
The dog who got him was one of the club's best at flyball and when I complained there was reluctance to do anything about it, mine wasn't the first dog to get hurt, so after a few choice words I left but
there are no other decent classes around here but he will eventually get on with friends dogs, when he has got used to them but any strange dogs and he is wound up again and know if he had chance, he would be in there. especially if they dare bark at him. Which is nearly always what happens.
He has been neutered.
The good thing is he is obedient, especially off the lead and will always come back but I constantly worry that if we come across another dog unexpectedly he would ignore me and attack.
I think what I would like to do now is to give up on his making friends and get him to the stage where he can just ignore other dogs completely as I know he always feels threatened.
I also have have the choice to put him in kennels for a week early next year.
Do you think, it would make him worse or better, considering the constant barking that will be going on in there.I don't want to traumatize him further.
thanks again and I will be having a word with the kennels.
I have 4 dogs so kennel 2 and take 2 on holiday so am still deciding which will be the best thing to do for Bailey our collie.
Still wouldn't swap him,he is a brilliant dog despite his poblem but will persevere.
Just been looking at Tamsen, she is a lovely dog and also her friend Popsicle.
If you are interested my gang are here on
I doubt it will link so you will have to copy and paste,
some are much loved passed dogs and the gang now is
Rosie the terrier, Bailey is the one with the pricked ears (bless) Indy the old fella and Lily (English setter) the newest arrival who is now 6 months.
Good advice here, Val, I especially like the "immersion therapy" idea. I'll be interested to see how that situation works out.
Hi Facidaisy! I'm BabyRider, (call me BR) and Val and I usually try to give advice on pets here in FG, as we've both got lots of experience working with animals. I can't think of a thing to add to what Val's told you, but if I do, I'll be sure to post. Going to check out your kids right now. Welcome to FG! Hope you find more stuff to interest you here!
Oh, Val...what sort of heartworm preventative do you have Tamsen on and do you keep her on it year round? (Actually, do you even use heartworm preventative in CA?)
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Bullet's trial was a farce. Can I get an AMEN?????
Since she used to be very friendly and you say she hasn't been attacked - I would start with a complete physical at the vet's. I have heard several peopel say that Lyme's can make a dog aggressive. Not to say that is the problem, but with MAJOR attitude changes, I would rule out the physical first.
Once you rule out physical issues, you should seek out a trainer or behaviourist. They will be able to see your dog, read his body language and help you through this.