Curbing Agression in a dog My Mum has just taken in a badly treated Collie, he is very good, and as brgiht as a button as the rspca inspector said, he is 5 1/2 mnths old, and very good at sitting, walking off lead to heel and other things, but, apart from a bit of separation anxity, he only has one problem, he is quite aggresive, he growls when to told to get of the ferniture and if my mum walks in front of him, and he also nips at he feet and growls, he has even gone for my brother, and he is a 6ft fully grown bloke! she has had him for a week now, she took him off a neighbour, who had him locked in the kitchen all day and night scince he was 12 weeks old, and he hardly ever was taken for walks before, my mum despartly wants to sick with him and is hoping its a ´phaze´ but she is getting a bit nervous around him. any tips as how to handle agression? or as any one been in that situation? From the topic: Comments Post a comment in this discussion: 01 Mar 2010 16:01  Hey oh bless your mom i can give you the number for the Border Collie Truse GB they are based in Rugley Staffs but if you want to call them they will be more than happy to takl to you over the phone and give you advice they are a great bunch of people who run the rescue center and know all there is to know about collies let me know xx 01 Mar 2010 11:00  I agree with Vena´s comment and advice below......your Mum is definitely doing the right thing in seeking professional,hands on help as this matter cannot and must not be left to continue......we can only advise on forums but it´s not really much good when we cannot see the animal and how it behave´s for ourselves......do get in touch with a canine behaviourist as soon as and do please keep us posted on here....thank´s and good luck!. 01 Mar 2010 08:49  if your mum is scared of him he will sense it and take advantage, he really needs to be controlled now before he gets worse so the quicker she gets help the better for both, collies can also be heel nippers, they are not the easiest dogs at the best of time , he wont get any better until hes under control and a training regime is set. 01 Mar 2010 08:19 Thanks everyone, have passed on the great tips, but he is getting worse, I havn´t met him yet as I live quite far from my mum,and also dont want the kids around him. but, I had a very scarry call from my mum, and the dog was going crazy at her (I could hear not just barking, but growling and even snarling), every time she moved! was scarred for her, and she cant help being scared herself, she is defentley a gentle dog owner, where as I have a stern voise, that dogs tend to listen to, She has put all the changes in to action, but it seems to be getting worse, but were hoping it is just a matter of gettinga bit worse before it gets better (fingers crossed) some one has said that he looks more like a austrlian heeler,collie cross. not sure if that would explain the nipping at the heals. We have had many dogs from Dobies torough to a rescue rough collie to a very snappy Lhasa apso,all with out any problems, but I cant even imagine, what this dog has been through to make a 5 1/2 mnth old dog act this way! :( any way she is going to get intouch with the rspca inspector to see wht he advises, and then she has a local dog behaviourist that walks his dogs over the common she walks Blue, so am hoping it all works out x 28 Feb 2010 18:25 Member Removed Sorry Le I miss read your forum I thought it said your collie was 15 1/2 months old, yes Vena 5 1/2 months old is far to young for agility, but Le your collie does need to be worked so he don´t get bored like Vena said a kong will keep him stimulated also hiding his food under plastic boxes so he´s using his nose to hunt for his food. 26 Feb 2010 08:37 She is to young for agility anyway, they have to be at least 12months old, depending on breed, collies need lots of mental stimulation as well as regular exercise, so when on walks its the ideal opportunity to put in some training as well, at home get her a kong and stuff it cottage cheese, peanut butter ect: which will keep her occupied. 25 Feb 2010 20:46 OH NO PLEASE DO NOT TAKE HIM TO AGILITY UNTIL YOU HAVE GOT ON TOP OF THE PROBLEMS!!!!!!! I can understand why Tina would think he would enjoy it but it is a very high contact activity lots of hand contact!!!!!! Wait until you have got him sorted out before doing anything like this its a great activity to do with your dog once you have an established relationship but a sure way to send your already over stressed out young dog into over drive at the mo!!!! plus he sounds too young for the sport!!!! 25 Feb 2010 20:31 Member Removed Dog trining is the only answer and maybe a strong very strong NO when it moves to nip or growl and repeat NO eye contact is another way but in all truth get it to a dog trainer 25 Feb 2010 20:13 Member Removed phone around to see if there is a dog agility club near you as collies are brilliant at this & will also stop the boredom & maybe the aggression 25 Feb 2010 20:04 get him off bakers asap if you look on the packet for example it will say green kibble 4% veg of a very low amount its bright green packed full of colour and its not good at all!!!!! I feed mine james wellbeloved but anything thasa good quality all one colour kibble other good brands include Burns Arden Grange, Waynerights, Robbies, to name but a few!!!!!!!! Keep us up dated xx |
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