KatyMc

Molly, the brown one is the bossy boots. I didn't say how she was when we actually stop and speak to other owners and dogs. She will sniff and let them sniff her, she appears very confident ie stands up beside them nose to neck. She sometimes makes a noise, little barks, growls or whining. She doesn't attack them just seems up for it! Does that make sense? Wants to jump up at them straight away instead of waiting for proper hello's. I make her sit and stop her from jumping at them. A GSD licked my face and she wasn't impressed with that, went to jump at him. On the lead she just goes a bit mental, pulling, barking. Overly defensive. We distract, make her sit until the dog passes, when she stays still and quiet she gets treat. I feel confident that we will get there with her, the more we learn about her behaviour the easier it is to tackle. Sense of humour is a must.

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Cheers, yes most of our colleagues have dogs and most are dog/puppy friendly. Will have a chat to them and see if we can give it a go. It's funny how you start to make strange noises and talk in a very odd way to dogs! My OH sounds so funny when he is calling them back, I don't want to laugh as this is his serious, come back to me or else voice. I think it may have been the Arrrrrr! that sorted your pup out. Seriously though thankyou for replies, all helps to see light at the end of tunnel.

Vets arent usually very knowledgable about dog behavior or training and he probably wont be able to tell you much specially as its aggression were talking about and that can turn into such a serious thing.You need a specialist a qualified behaviorist/dog trainer, if you tell us what area you live in you will get some reccomendations. Cheers for that. We are regional SA, Whyalla. We had discussed her behaviour being assessed by professional. We want her to be more comfortable with herself and relaxed with other dogs, she otherwise has a lovely personality and is very bright and responsive to training. It is great reading various threads on here cos sometimes you think you're going mad, as you mop up more wee or wonder why selective deafness has suddenly afflicted your lovely puppy. Thankyou for all your replies.

Hello We are new to forum, having done some reading on DOL I see our puppy questions are common ones! We have 2 5 month old pups, Kelpie x, Buster & Molly. It's been a long time since we've had puppies, last few dogs have been older, but we are quickly remembering! They are full of fun and energy which we expected because of the breed, they are always busy with something, this morning Molly was busy with a sleepy lizard, not for long though, it saw her off. Couple of issues really and we just wanted to check in with people that we are headed in the right direction with them. Molly appears quite aggressive toward other dogs, if she's on the lead she pulls, barks, growl and generally carries on until we are passed the other dog in question. No problem with people just other dogs. Buster isn't bothered really but can get excited if she does. Also poor Buster cops it from her as he's closest to her at the time! My OH went to puppy class the other day but had to leave as she went nuts, lots of noise etc. Silly of us to not do that when both of us were free to go I know. We will persevere with the classes as I figure she needs lots of socialisation. I only worry as I haven't encountered aggression that obvious in a pup this young before. She is the dominant one over Buster at home and they seem to figure that out between them. So our plan is continue with classes and keep up the walks where other dogs are to try and desensitise her to them! Does that sound about right? Was also going to get some advice from vet about her behaviour. She is otherwise fit and healthy. We love walking them and don't want that to become something we avoid doing. Any advice welcome, thankyou.