Miss Bossy
Has anyone else had a sheepie obsess like this? Any advice? |
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| It was a lab that taught Mady that it was NOT polite to herd other dogs. Mady was doing her nipping thing and this lab turned and snapped at her. Not to bite, but just to tell Mady to BACK OFF!! It worked, Mady never did it again and she and Chrissy the lab are good friends. I find it tough to know when to intervene and when to let the other dogs teach a lesson. |
| Yeah, the best instructor is another dog. Little bossy pants needs to find the right dog...... |
I can definitely empathise.. my one year old boy acts this way.. at first I thought it was the first signs of dog aggression, but having two trainers tell me it's not put my mind at rest. They suggest he gets too excited, and just doesn't know what to do with the excitement, and it exhibits itself in that kind of insane behaviour - obsessive is exactly how I would put it. To top it off Saxon is super movement reactive, he absolutely must chase anything that moves faster than normal walking pace. I have noticed it is more likely to happen with submissive dogs  and he does back down if a dog tells him off - which I suppose is why he bullies the ones that won't  I wish I had some advice, but I'm sorry to say I don't. Until I'm happy that I have some control in those situations we have been sticking to lead walks only and we've been doing some exercises to try and help him remain calm for longer (which consist of him watching dogs running/playing at a distance and treating him when he sits and is calm.. then moving towards them and repeat etc.) but that approach really isn't going well for us and I'm not sure what else to try. Will be interested in any advice you get and hope you find something that works! |
| Pam with Simon has worked through a bit of this. She was convinced Simon wouldn't be able to handle the summer class because it was split into two groups, which meant he'd be running at the same time another dog is running, but there has not been even a hint of an issue that I've noticed at any rate. Maybe she has some words of wisdom. KB |
| It is my dream for Saxon to pay attention to something (anything!) else while another dog is running - so any advice would be greatly appreciated..! I'm pretty sure his movement obsession is getting worse - in situations where distractions are likely to crop up, I can't even walk him alone anymore because he just shoots off as soon as something moves - yesterday it was a ball from a football game on a field where we walk.. then a couple of border collies playing.. then a bird.. you get the picture Anyway, didn't mean to hijack the thread but think it's probably a related issue! |
Inca's Human wrote: It is my dream for Saxon to pay attention to something (anything!) else while another dog is running - so any advice would be greatly appreciated..! I'm pretty sure his movement obsession is getting worse - in situations where distractions are likely to crop up, I can't even walk him alone anymore because he just shoots off as soon as something moves - yesterday it was a ball from a football game on a field where we walk.. then a couple of border collies playing.. then a bird.. you get the picture Anyway, didn't mean to hijack the thread but think it's probably a related issue!Lol Its alright, I don't have the same issue with Lily. She minds pretty damn well, as long as she is on a leash.... |
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