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, She will nip or bite. The Australian shepherd is a medium-size herding dog that originated in the United States with medium-length fur and an agile, athletic build. My 14 lb. monitoring_string = "c1299fe10ba49eb54f197dd4f735fcdc", given in a dosage of 0.5 to 0.9 mg per pound. 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. I got my Aussie at 12 weeks old; and he was potty trained in less than 3 days - never pooped in the house and pee'd just once - no accidents after that. 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. Licks her feet alot when she settles at night. 2. Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Keep going Aussies Rule!!!!!! I accepted because I think he needs it. The Aussie's popularity boomed with Western culture and horse-riding after WWII and was often featured in rodeos, horse shows, movies, and TV.. (also the dog will never like other animals). There are some side effects that can be harmful to dogs, and the drug can react badly with other medication. I don't know what to do. I'm SO sorry you are having to go through this. Did your dog get better? Always follow your vets guidelines for administering fluoxetine. He literally attacks over human food (doesn't get aggressive at all with dog food). Any small improvement is worth reward. She is well exercised so that is not the issue! I would advise visiting Cesar Millan's website. I don't know what to do but I am going to have to resort to a shock collar as I can't afford to pay for someone's hospital and vet bills. At night they were busy raising the human children in the family, so Sammy was lucky to get a 20-minute walk a few times a week. Below is a list of breeds that are frequently affected by the MDR1 mutation. She is extremely intelligent and committed to us. If she starts reacting you are too close and you build from there. Small steps over and over. This only happens at night and he sees the same family members all through out the day, but when they try to come into my room at night, beau seems like he wants to rip their heads off! Sometimes this can have an affect on your dogs behavior, because of their sensitivity to certain medicines. All that, whether youre cognizant of it or not, flows right down that leash to your dog (figuratively speaking). I have always trusted my dogs unless they give me a reason not to. I kept a Home Depot bag on my hips filled with treats on my walk. I've used a vibration/shock collar to teach her boundaries since we live close to a highway. Aussiedoodle live for up to 11 or 12 years. after reading some experiences, i feel he could benefit, yet am afraid of side effects and the stigma of using a drug. He is a male fixed. I have the sweetest little female Aussie and she just loves our little family. Check out this introductory dog training video. I have to remind her to leave her feet alone. And my kids got the chance to learn that life isnt dispensable at the preservation of your convenience. He cries and shakes to go thru the doorway. We were hoping Prozac would take more of the edge off. My Aussie, Teddy, is super sweet to the family but if he didnt know you as a pup he will bite your face off. In general, aggression in dogs can be caused by many things, such as fear, dominance, territoriality, and/or excitement. Here is our problem: She is now 2 and about a month ago she started getting aggressive with our jack. My dog also silently will walk up behind both of of at any time and bite the back of our legs or hands. Also, he is neutered. I'm frustrated at times too. So, I moved to a large property in Nevada. Different health organizations proposed different algorithms for the screening, diagnosis, and management of GDM. It was gruesome. 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. A while back, I came out of the training closet. However, this week, he is getting even more "nippy" and "mouthy". have a sit and give him a treat. Aussies make some of the best companions to families too. While I often see (and help rehabilitate) dogs with significant behavioral challenges, there are times I need to pass them on to someone with more or different experience. Our vet mentioned that zoloft might work for her. He also bit a friend while we were at a local coffee shop. this is the same behavior that i realized was being displayed by the dog she killed. Have you had a full physical exam done on the dog? Vetsusually prescribe it with a behavior modification program until the condition is under control. And definitely get tat breeder to give your money back and taken that dog back. Fluoxetine is for short-term use until a condition is manageable without it. We picked up the dogs and they had been shaven. How? Smart, warm, loving. (Rescue dog, one year old, who knows what shes endured, also it seems to me that in her mutt lineage she definitely has some border collie.) I am a dog lover, my dogs own us and our home!! I can't travel with him or take him anywhere in public for fear he will act out. But, if not a muzzle can keep many around you safe. Is a shock collar the right thing? 3 weeks ago we adopted an Australian Shepard Theo from our local shelter. Do not give your dog any medication, even over-the-counter drugs, without consulting your vet. He is 4. 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. I got one of those ball throwing green sticks. Boxers are notorious for stomach issues and my Star who usually watches the chicken in the oven until it is finished would not take a bite last night. So, for example, a 30-pound dog would probably get somewhere between15 and 27 mg per day. He does aweful in a harness because he pulls and feels the tension and then thinks the situation is bad. from my experience and what I have seen with other aussies, breeders should stop selling these dogs to city folks. I chose the best breeders I can find, and his littermates are behaviorally normal. (yea, i myself am on zoloft). 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. Stay happy and smile (even through the difficult times) and you'll find that your dog will want to listen more. I can get the other dog out of my house because she belongs to someone else. Unfortunately he has bitten my niece and nephew 9 and 3 and my daughter age 22. Our fantastic Vet prescribed 10mg Prozac, to no avail after 6 weeks. It is often prescribed for anxiety, aggression, and behavioral issues in both humans and dogs. Good luck! Pet Parents can also leverage Chewys telehealth service, Connect with a Vet to connect online with licensed veterinarians to answers all pet-related questions and concerns! He would steal things and run away. I would request a full CBC, Chemistry, as well as a full Thyroid panel. She's almost 3. Crystal said that the meds helped make Maisy more responsive to learning. Her barking won't stop and you can't distract her at all. I had read about them, I had a rescue for a bit. 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. I've had my mini aussie since she was 1 month old. 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!" Hi, I've read a lot of the comments that other Aussie parents have wrote, some of them very good, I had a blue healer for 16 years, got her as a pup and she was my best friend. Where was she before you got her? He was 5 months old? when we go into my room at night and then one of my family members tries to come in my room beau starts to growl and snarl at them. If not, get one. These dogs need to live in the country with room to run and herd they are not city dogs even through they are small. At night they were busy raising the human children in. Every time I passed someone (never too close) I would tell my Aussie to "Look at me!" Maisy now competes in various dog events and attends seminars. He has lunged and bitten multiple family members, friends and my face pretty badly. Lots and lots of room. Hello! He has no fear of showing his dominance with our 125 lb lab who smacks him to the floor and holds him down. Our Australian Shepherd started "nipping" around a couple months of age, and then uncontrollably digging into the ground, in a way that I dont think he could hear me. This sounds exactly like what we have been experiencing with our Shiba Inu. Even so, we have a wire fox terrier and I dont know what the breeder did to him hes a smart, sweet and loving dog, always snuggling and kissing, but when you pet or stroke him for too long, hell suddenly snap at us, fortunately not actually biting, as if he were reacting to a scary situation. Abby has not been spayed yet. 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. One thing you need to be careful of is letting your Aussie not allow people to hug you or sit near you. Thanks for reaching out! He is mr. vigilant all the time, refusing to sleep until he literally falls over. Smiles positive attention distraction from negative behavior. He has had all his shots, vet checks & neutered on time per his vets recommendation. Could there be something that is encouraging or stimulating his aggressiveness? Its been a rough 2+ years. we took our aussi's to the groomers yesterday with explicit instructions on what to do. My Border Collie / Australian Shepherd is very needy and when a tiny dog barks, or growls, or jumps forward at her aggressively she attacks the other dog. Have you been prescribed meds like Prozac or Valium for your dog? Before I address how I treated Cuba, lets discuss medications. Her general-care vet prescribed Valium as treatment for separation anxiety. The problem is, separation anxiety is a clinical diagnosis, and Sammy manifested none of the signs (no mutilation of self or property, no absence-induced anorexia, no excessive vocalization, no inappropriate elimination). I FOUND A FIX. Were running it here with her permission. Also put faith in your pup. I took an Australian Shepherd and Mountain Cur mix off my neighbor. We hope and pray this drug can help our little fella calm his anxiety enough to learn hes safe now. Fluoxetine is an antidepressant and anti-anxiety drug for dogs that is often referred to by the brand names Reconcileor Prozac the human form of the drug. Then the biggest issue is his aggression when he's gotten into food from the table or counter - or our kids laps. We adopted a Aussie mix puppy at 8 wks. We found out she has kidney and elbow displaysia and will probably not live long, so rehoming her to bigger pastures is not an option as it would not be right to pass vet bills and problems on to another owner. People continually tried to pet her, and every time, she would attack. Does anyone have a similar story or recommendations? Something in my brain clicked - that sounds like Cuba! She also has an anti anxiety pill she can take when we have company over. I see behavior meds as being like insulin. It's maybe the 3rd time he has done it first time aggressively. There are some side effects associated with the use of fluoxetine in dogs. Dog/people! Many Thanks Natalie x, I got an RX this evening from vet for prozac for our almost 2 year old pup. He was excessively overly excitable. Be like, "Yay! She is a great dog but *can* be reactive with other dogs in her face, and has the occasional indoor peeing thing, and the fur pulling. He does not like children and I am so scared that he'll bite one someday and have to be put down. Our trainer seems to think it is fear based aggression and that he lacks confidence, hoping for some answers on how to build his confidence more so he becomes less aggressive. Knowing she would jump I didn't wait. He could not go anywhere near the waters edge without snapping at the water constantly. Im seeing some very slight changes in her behavior but shes definitely having stomach issues and lack of appetite. I have to pull her off as she will not stop! I'm sorry to know about your situation! We got that fixed after a month. The one with the orange tennis balls. I adopted a rescue pup 2 months ago. I have to work so I cant be home with him or he would be better. My male Aussie (just turned 2 saturday) has very recently been having some behavioral problems. Five months ago my husband and I were so excited to bring our 8 week, male minture Aussie home. He will growl at black or native American's who get too close to us but doesn't go after them any further. This is similar to the issues we have with my corgi. My dog does the exactly the same thing and I can not get through to her no matter what I do or try. I have a male Aussie. In one night within about 1/2 hr. If someone comes home we have to lock him up and he barks for freakin hours! The muzzle is the only thing that works and keeping him away from other dogs. Hopeful but also sad about the changes in my pup. her and one of my other small dogs got in a fight last fall and she killed the small dog. We have the same problem with my dog but recently we got this canned air called. Now, before everyone jumps on me, Im NOT saying your dog doesnt need meds. She recommended a DVM that specializes in behavioral medicine. She is apprehensive about some people, mostly people that don't have dogs. I will take suggestions also. In fact, he'll look at me now expecting a treat when a stranger is approaching and doesn't much pay attention to them at all. One thing Im not seeing here and everyone seems to be forgetting is that dogs feed off of our emotions and moods. Medicine for pain, arthritis, or inflammation can cause your dog to easily bruise or bleed when mixed with fluoxetine. Using lavender essential oil with your Australian Shepard should help calm him. But one day a pit dog got hold of him and my aussie tore that pit dog up. 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