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rhymeswithcupid -> RE: Aggressive Puppy Concerns (6/3/2012 8:33:38 AM)
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First of all, hello!
Second, as an owner of both a cattle dog and an aussie shepherd, I can totally relate to the OP's predicament. I'd say its pretty obvious though that she is seeking "training" for herself as well as her pup and from the posts she's made, there is some progression.
My cattle dog was horribly abused prior to coming into my household and would absolutely panic anytime you spoke to her in a stern tone so I used a water bottle and a quiet voice to train her. The first year was the hardest. She was incredibly intelligent and would look for "jobs" to do whenever I slacked off on our interactions together. At 12 years of age, she still does.
The first thing I had to teach both my dogs was "no bite" ... Instead of biting they will touch my skin with their nose. I still get herded through the house on occasion, especially if they're excited about going outside, but there's no biting involved. Just lots of nose touches to the backs of my legs.
Taking her to the dog park will help and both my dogs LOVE chasing a laser pointer around the yard. They love frisbee or any type of fetching game. They also love any type of agility challenge. Both my dogs are also crate trained and when I've had enough I simply tell them "go to bed" and they will both quietly go lay down in their crates and give me a break. Kongs are great for helping crate train a young pup. A little peanut butter in a kong makes being in the crate a pleasant experience and gives them something to teeth on, other than your mother's arm.
Ultimately if you keep working with her and being consistent, she will grow out of a lot of her destructive behaviors. Good luck!
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