BC Love Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 This is my first ever post, though I check in here often for info I have a 10 year old JR x (female desexed) and we also have a new dog, 13 week old Border Collie (male)- which we have had since he was 8 weeks old.. So the main concern I have is this - since the pup has gotten taller than the JR, he has been displaying increasing dominance over her. If she is standing around he will go to her and rest his head on her back and kind of lean into/guard her (sounds cute but the JR doesnt look very happy about it!!). It seems the more I try and intervene the worse things get - if I push him off he growls at her (not me) and gets very aggressive at her. Another example is this afternoon I had taken him on a walk and was coming through our back gate - JR walked up to us, and as soon as I let pup off lead he launched at her back, grabbed a mouth full of her skin and started growling and shaking her (was aggresive - not play). I guess Im looking for some direction on how to behave in these situations - from what I have read it may be that he will be more dominant than our older dog - but I dont think his behaviour is very acceptable. We are putting in alot of effort with him - training and behaviour wise, as we want him to be a happy part of our family (2 adults, 4 kids and of course the pooches!). Any help will be appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundyburger Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 I'd get a trainer in to assist... I wouldn't be tolerating any dominance from a 3mth old pup over an older dog, be it smaller than him or not. It's hard for us to advise when we can't see the problem. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 get yourself a consult with someone like K9 Pro or Glenn Cooke at Pet Resorts Australia ASAP before you end up stiching up a dog or two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Love Posted July 5, 2011 Author Share Posted July 5, 2011 Thanks for the replies - will check out the mentioned trainers. Does anyone have an idea of what I can try in the meantime? Im wondering if I walk away, sidetrack them with something different to do, rather than getting involved (as I mentioned in the first post my interference seems to escalate the problem). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Phone he people mentioned, and ask their advice tomorrow - that way you are started along teh road to sort it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 That behaviour from a 13 week old puppy would see me on the phone tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 That behaviour from a 13 week old puppy would see me on the phone tomorrow. *nods* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Love Posted July 5, 2011 Author Share Posted July 5, 2011 Ok - thats the plan then Will give the office K9 pro a call in the morning and see if I can get a phone consult. Will let you guys know how it all goes - thanks again for the replies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 In the meantime separate the dogs and give the JRT cross a break - this must be profoundly stressful for her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Poodlefan is spot on. Separate IMMEDIATELY or you'll have a half or fully dead dog soon. there's no nice way to say that and if the behaviouralist says one will have to go then your BC pup will need to go back to the breeder unless you have something fantastic lined up with a family member for the JRT. This type of aggression in a puppy is completely unacceptable. Did you see the parents of the dog? always important to know that breeders aren't breeding with dogs that are DA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancinbcs Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 That type of behaviour is totally out of character for a BC male puppy. They usually give in straight away to any adult female of any breed. I have actually never seen a male BC of any age act agressively to a female. You need professional help now. Also contact the breeder asap and let them know you are having problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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