Bulldust Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 (edited) Hi ! Ive just recieved and email from a lovely lady with a Bull Terrier i gave her a few months ago. This Bully girl is 11mths old now and is recently displaying upset behaviour towards other dogs This lady split from her husband a few months ago and she kept the Bully. They both supported each other and have been told the Bully took it quite hard when OH moved out of home. After awhile she settled down and they have been unseperable. Recently this lady's hubby came back and theyre giving it another try. The Bully girl is now apparently upset, and when they go out she will start barking and growling at any dog who comes near this lady. She will stop when told to stop, but she continues to whimper until the dog/s are gone. Apparently she will do this anywhere, anytime a dog comes near. Though i havent been told if she is actually trying to attack, from what i can gather she just becomes extremely upset. Also from what i have been told she only started this behaviour since hubby moved back in. And also started acting up with the lady, she has stopped listening to her when she gives a command, and is generally 'putting it over' the lady, but only since OH came back. Any ideas as to why this Bully has started this, and where there is some help available in this lady's area? You can PM me if you need to know anything else. I just want to get this girl sorted before it becomes a major problem. Thank you in advance. Edited April 14, 2008 by Bulldust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Definitely the behaviourist to start and possibly the obedience as part of it. Sooo what's changed since the reconciliation. Is the dog getting less attention (seems likely). Have it's living arrangements changed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldust Posted April 14, 2008 Author Share Posted April 14, 2008 She is still an inside dog, but im guessing she does not want to share, after the stressful time they went through she really bonded with the lady and wouldnt leave her side. now she has to share with the OH again I need the contact details of really good behaviourists she can contact, preferably close to her as she does work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 She is still an inside dog, but im guessing she does not want to share, after the stressful time they went through she really bonded with the lady and wouldnt leave her side. now she has to share with the OH againI need the contact details of really good behaviourists she can contact, preferably close to her as she does work. Where is she? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonElite Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 (edited) she can try Nathan from www.doggonmad.com.au He does house visits and is brilliant with dogs and people. Edited April 14, 2008 by Monelite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldust Posted April 14, 2008 Author Share Posted April 14, 2008 She is in Cabramatta West NSW. Im not familiar with NSW or behaviourists so i cant help her myself... thanx Monelite i will pass it on asap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldust Posted April 14, 2008 Author Share Posted April 14, 2008 You missed an 'e' in the address Monelite but i have found it and passed it on. For anyone else its www.doggonemad.com.au Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonElite Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Champion!!, I should have put a direct link instead of typing.... Good you found it. good luck to the owners and keep us posted on the progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyB Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Given her age is it possible she is starting to get a bit adolescent? That could be part of why she's acting up a bit as far as commands go.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldust Posted April 14, 2008 Author Share Posted April 14, 2008 Yes i will keep you posted in this girls progress and what we find out why she is doing this.. as for the ignoring commands bit, i can fully understand the adolescent bit :rolleyes: but seeing as all of this only started when the OH came home i think its all linked to him at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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