I would like opinions. I had read about them, I had a rescue for a bit. He was the meanest dog on the block. I am goingvto the Vets tomorrow and hopefullycwe can find a medical answer to her problem. My dog, an Australian shep mini is the best dog. Many times horses are nervous, but after he talks to them and pets them with his lavender hands they calm right down. I have a female Aussie who is nearly 1 year old now, and I have used nearly all positive training methods. We immediately got a trainer because he had separation anxiety issues. My younger son walked into the living room to sit down and Cooper ran after him and bit him, just bc he walked by while Cooper was eating the stolen sandwich! Great animal but will literally kill another dog over food or a bone. Shes also had bouts of peeing inside but I never attributed that to anxiety. We have just started our Jindo mix rescue dog on Prozac. Its sad shes not in her bed anymore. Simply click here to return to Australian Shepherd Q & A. My dog has been the same. So thanks for the article. She pulled me over and hurt my knee requiring surgery when I was trying to walk her, she jumps up continuously despite correction. Always follow your vets guidelines for administering fluoxetine. Made a huge positive impact! All the training in the world cannot fix a behavior problem that finds its roots in wonky brain chemistry or hormones. For this reason I have no idea why it took me so I g to seek out help for her anxiety. i gave her back to the owner, who had a family with no other dogs. My dog will bite son hard enough to draw blood if my son is too close to me, hugs me. She also barked incessently at black people, so awful. 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. She is a wonderful dog, that loves to go on daily adventures and loves other dogs. But she has an aggression PRob that started alittle before a year. In the meantime, here is an article on how to help a nervous dog: Thank You my baby started Prozac today. He is almost 2, he has lived with us for a year and a half. I have to work so I cant be home with him or he would be better. Aussiedoodle has a life expectancy of 11 to 12 years, which is shorter than that of larger breeds. Those are getting less, so room for hope. I have a friend who is a Farrier [a person who trims horses hooves] He puts lavender essential oil on his hands. So many times people run out and get an Aussie pup or grown dog at the dog shelter or a breeder that carries a line in the blood that has aggressive behaviour. Our Austealian Shepard is amazing, other than being aggressive (snarling/showing teeth/nipping) and a crazy chichucha bark at people!!!!! 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. If not we will have to get rid of him. She eats well, plays and has interest in what is going on around her (not doped). 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. 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 hides and somethings is visibly shaking. Good luck. I've used a muzzle to help with growling and barking around people. Keep focus on your time with him look them in the eyes tell them you love them be calm. I have been with Maggie for 3.5 years. Why not just train him? Please get that dog out of your house before it kills one of your others. Nipping, nipping all the time. puppy years i found difficult but we always used a yard until he calm down a bit (roughly age 4). I go bit in the process. I would also suggest a full checkup on your pup to rule out any physical issues. I'm SO sorry you are having to go through this. 2 other ones had to be put down as well. Im seeing some very slight changes in her behavior but shes definitely having stomach issues and lack of appetite. Given her anxiety, we have worked with various trainers, tried different supplements, calming collars, CBD etc with little success. My biggest concern it the accompanying anorexia. Just curious as to what you ended up doing. I'm very sorry about this behavior you are experiencing with your Aussie. All that, whether youre cognizant of it or not, flows right down that leash to your dog (figuratively speaking). We went the training route, sought the help of a behaviorist at Ohio State, and finally resorted to putting her on 10mg of Prozac daily. On average, males weigh between 50 and 65 pounds . So I am rehoming Abby as soon as I can find someone that I would like to see her with. 2. It is a vicious dog! We just want to find a way for her to be more relaxed around people. I got him neutered. PLEASE contact the breeder you got her from. I adopted my Aussie, Champ, when he was 3. Always exceptions to the rule with situational behavior. I didnt have a clue aussies had this side to them. It took a few weeks for him to heal and she has gone after him 4 times since then. Neither of them would take their after walk treats which my Robbie would normally nag my husband for. How? I kept a Home Depot bag on my hips filled with treats on my walk. Over the past six months he has become a demon dog. I am the "alpha" its me and my 12 yr old son. 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. Template Design by Cre8ve Online|Mega Menu by Gerry Davis. He growls and shows teeth and tries to bite harder. Contrary to the name, Australian shepherdsaffectionately called Aussieswere bred as herding and working dogs on the American Frontier. I was 18 when i got my australian shepherd i am now 26 and it has had its rough moments. Ive learned that some dogs when they are spayed too young and up with a noise sensitivity that makes it so that the noises they hear literally caused them physical pain. But never attackingto kill the other. She is extremely intelligent and committed to us. I got one for my dog and I only had to shock him once. Also it takes him extra long to bathroom, turning easily for 3-5 minutes, lowers his head and waves it side to side like a trapped tiger. I don't understand and my mom wants to get rid of her because we don't know what to do. We had the trainer come again right after this started to happen and he was even vicious towards him, who hes meet several times. My dog just started Prozac this morning. I'd find out how to fix this and take control. I have owned 4 dogs previously, they were all well trained sweethearts. I am experiencing the same thing. We have a similar situation with our pup. Mine is on his 5th day. However our dog is not easy to snap out of his state. He has bitten someone. Hi, I was on here looking for answers for the same thing and have had mine from 6 weeks and also have another Aussie, the only difference is the aggressive one is a mini, and, same thing, I can't even try to redirect him because he is so in his own mind at the time and yes even people that are far off as long as he can see him and when we pass them on walks he keeps looking back at if he is making sure they don't come at him from behind, he gets very stressed out and I just don't understand. 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. She has now attacked smaller dogs at the park 3 times. Our vet mentioned that zoloft might work for her. lab who too was districtive and would pull out phone jacks, chew elective cords, and also be put to attacted 3 Lhasa Apsos. Labs, believe it or not, love putting their mouths on stuff - it is what they were bred to do. Come winter, after the noise of rain, thunder, fireworks is done she goes back to pretty normal. The dog weighs 66 lbs. Remind yourslef emotions are watched by the dog. A muzzle has helped us for many years being able to walk her around the neighborhood and go to dog parks etc. Prozac should mellow her reactions..take the edge off her anxiety,in order to learn a different response that works as well as aggression. If this is not the case then that dog thinks that it owns you and outranks you inside of your "pack." 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. I want my dog to walk nicely and calmly on the leash. We walked him a lot and tons of people would always come up and pet him. And definitely get tat breeder to give your money back and taken that dog back. I love the little mooch and want him to find a family, but need to know what we can do to help his behavior. Even though Ollie was slightly larger than a baked potato, he managed to growl at husband the moment they met. Dont give up!! Its been 3 weeks since we started our Peppina (a Jack Russell mix rescue) on 20mg of Prozac. As a person who has received treatment for mental illness, I know this is not true. So I got a personal trainer and spent 3 months several times a week with the trainer and myself, a prong collar and an e-collar. What works for one dog might not work well for another. Red zone aggressiveness needs training, but don't lose hope! In one night within about 1/2 hr. Aussies have the greatest personalities. Your pup is young and it will take time. At our shelter we have a 2.5 years old Aussie mix who is sometimes totally lovable Then, suddenly, you see him give you the "side eye" and he will snap/bite or attack. By Nicolas Angione, Published 12/02/2020. She now gets plenty of training and exercise. I knew she would be more of a challenge than most other dogs. 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! I also realized im the only one that he really wants to be with, he never takes to others, vacations are tough, and im sure if i had a baby, jealousy would kick in. Herding. He just started Prozac. He started busting rocks with a spud bar while my mom was next to him. These are herding dogs and they will herd you and take over - They're bred for this instinctively but patience, love and determination will pay off with a well behaved dog. The older he started getting the more aggressive he became with strangers. Work patiently and with no distractions. At about 6 months, he began charging at the gate when my kids went up the stairs. But they are totally worth it. (many of the posts before me indicate stressful home/work situations.) I purchased an AKC registered choc. They are a little crazy, unstable emotionally. My neighbors wanted me kicked out of the neighborhood because of my dog. Hes learning to trust us but its a process. Aussies make some of the best companions to families too. I don't think I will ever own a dog again of any breed. I see behavior meds as being like insulin. She has been pulling her fur out of her shoulder. I have four dogs, 2 bulldogs and 2 Boston Terriers. Everyone in my extended family wanted her put down. She means a lot to 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 love him to death though. In general, aggression in dogs can be caused by many things, such as fear, dominance, territoriality, and/or excitement. When he isn't being aggressive he has the ability to be loving, and fun and we absolutely love him and his wiggle butt and don't want to give up on him. Thinking of the Prozac route. Is there anyone in South Carolina that might be interested in Abby? Since their introduction in the 1800s, the active, playful, and unfailingly loyal Aussie has become one of the country's most popular dog breeds. If none of the above yields any answers you need to consider it a behavioral problem, and find a reputable local trainer who can give you their opinion on this behavior firsthand. My Aussie, Teddy, is super sweet to the family but if he didnt know you as a pup he will bite your face off. Cuba is an anomaly in many ways, but hes my anomaly and dammit, I love him! Someone said to get her fixed so we will try that. He is leash reactive but is fine meeting dogs in a large dog park. The crate should not be a punishment but a place for him to get himself back under control and lay down. Over time, Ollie has seemed to "overcome" his rocky beginning with my husband. As I understand it..Nikko reacts so quickly and aggressively,it is hard for her to listen or think of anything else. They are protection dogs not companion animals. I have such mixed feelings. Unfortunately I am not seeing any significant changes in his behavior. I believe you have tried many things to fix the problem. I may be wrong but this is how I truly feel. He also has aggression with certain toys, bones, and treats and cannot have them around any people encluding our own family members. Desensitization and counter conditioning--- you start with giving treats for her looking at people from a distance and not reacting. As someone who also takes anxiety meds, I know that its not enough to go for a run or have toys to distract you. His personality is the same minus the behavior that just didnt seem to be responding to training. Most of these are moderate. Millan has a website you might want to look at that is very helpful. have a sit and give him a treat. He was my homie. He is the best dog in the world to me though. 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. She is the most affectionate dog I have ever had. It was gruesome. He is now 7 months old. This can lead to anaphylaxis, which can be deadly. I delayed having her spayed so the problem was of longer duration. To where I have gotten bit 2x, and can't break them up. IE: walk away,look at me,go to her safe spot'(kennel). 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. I am having to keep them separated. This is similar to the issues we have with my corgi. So if your using a harness my advise is maybe switch it up. I'm sorry to hear you are going through this. It really helps to know we are not alone. However my neutered Eli is still a threat to others and dogs. 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! We found our Aussie wandering lost one night and no one claimed him. Not all Aussies, obviously, but I have heard this with other owners as well. Probably rare but still it can happen. after reading some experiences, i feel he could benefit, yet am afraid of side effects and the stigma of using a drug. We have been doing the training with her to stop aggression with no luck. The muzzle is the only thing that works and keeping him away from other dogs. Dont let them suffer if there is an alternative! but i can't let her kill one of my other dogs and now i'm at the end of my rope. So I always told people to let her come to you, don't try to pet her. I've had a behaviorist come to my house do a full assessment. I will say that she hasnt been eating non-food items so I believe this is helping her eating disorder. Although some general care practitioners know the difference (many of them work directly with behavior consultants), others do not. We suggest contacting your vet with your concerns. I knew that I would need to offer daily excerise, walks, fetch and puppy training. He never had any problems with strangers, and then one day he flipped out when someone walked by us, and has been aggressive since towards anyone he doesn't know. Please help!!! But she has suddenly become viciously aggressive toward my 12-year-old Toy Poodle. our first Australian Shepherd we had was amazing and we had her for almost 15 years until she passed and we never had issues so I'm at a loss with this one and it breaks my heart because this is the only breed that I want to own. We have them separated right now. Our fantastic Vet prescribed 10mg Prozac, to no avail after 6 weeks. 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. But when he is locked in I feel like im trying to get the attention of a 45 pound 2 yr old who is throwing a very dangerous tantrum. Ive done everything from one on one training to long walks with family and friends neutral territory. everyone in the neighborhood is scared of him. 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Tell us more about her. I have noticed when he gets in the aggressive state or has locked in on something I dont think he can hear me. I went through hours and tons of money training her but her issues are still ongoing and super inconsistent. Something in my brain clicked - that sounds like Cuba! But every once and a while he dislikes a dog at the park and end up in a scuffle which has caused us to have to leave a few times. The second day I had him he bit a family member. Please help! Wash, look for ticks , trim the feathers in the rear and regular grooming. Once dogs start being the follower, they then follow rules and stop trying to make the rules.. I was unfamiliar with the breed so I researched and researched again until I could write a book on Aussies. 1, Craiova, jud. It's almost as if she zones out and goes psycho. So, I moved to a large property in Nevada. That dog turned out to be dog aggressive and would have killed or been killed by our rott. Hes the biggest baby at home so long as nobody else is in the house. i talked to a lot of experts and they all said, no guarantees she could be rehabilitated. It makes an excellent companion dog for . She has been on the 30 mg for 3 weeks now and it seems like she is slightly more aggressive, quick to react etc than before. If you are letting the dog lead you, and do this then you are going to have the problem. This was combined with a series of about 3 weeks straight of night time panic attacks pacing panting crazy eyes tucked tail avoidant behavior pushing stuff so I started him on Prozac and Gabapentin and sometimes supplement with the heavy stuff when he is really panicked trazadone. This dog loves me and is beyond affectionate but I cannot live with the constant aggression. 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. my dog is a 5 year old aussie/great dane mix and she's a great dog, but she's so aggressive. old from the owner, who said she was aggressive with her other unspayed female. I was so mad I couldve killed him. Maisy now competes in various dog events and attends seminars. Let's further examine each main color category and their beautiful variations. Finally, the dose was doubled and NoraLee is much better. Some side effects that can occur are more serious. Need help ASAP!! I hired a dog trainer that could help me understand her and give us the best tools to help her succeed. What do I mean by that? My bet said the world is a scary place for him and hence Prozac. I don't know what to do. Smiles positive attention distraction from negative behavior. He comes from an outstanding breeder anf has never been abused. I'm sorry to hear that your Australian Shepherd is being aggressive. My kids were 8 and 10 at the time. I have a male Aussie. The breeder now told me she was going to place the dog out tomorrow, which is 48 hrs. Not sure what to do but want anyone reading this to be aware. I owned and operated a horse stables and clinic breeding the best that we could. 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. Crystal told me that a veterinary behaviorist prescribed medication for Maisy that, in conjunction with appropriate behavior modification, dramatically changed the quality of life for both of them. also, I have tried using the training collars and that seems to help when walking. 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. My Aussie is extremely protective and will growl and bark to warn me of any perceived danger. 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. He is about 7 1/2 months old now and he is a great little animal. I have owned three Australian Shepherds. She was a shy puppy when we got her at 8 weeks old. He is now a few months shy of a year old and has gotten worse. 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. We got him at 6 weeks and is now 4 months. My pup was an excited jumper. Today is the first day my dog has been on Prozac, so of course no noticeable changes. He was such a loving dog when he was little. Thanks. Thats a long 15 years without a vacation. He got aggresive the 1st time just passed 2 months old. He was a loving and affectionate puppy for about one month after we got him, then he started getting spurs of aggression. Just 2 days ago he got a sandwich that my son was eating at the coffee table when he went to get a drink. My sweet, loved-by-all, Isabella colored, velvet haired NORALEE is 14 years old now. I have a 7 month Aussie male. My Australian Shepherd Is Very Aggressive And I Need Help by random (WI) Have an Aggressive Dog? Fluoxetine is FDA-approved for the treatment of separation anxiety in dogs. 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