Trillylilly Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Hi guys Last week I had a tragic situation at home resulting in a fight between 2 bitches that have lived together for 18 months fighting and the bigger one injuring my little jack to the point that after vet intervention had to be sent to the rainbow bridge. Now I'm stuck in a hard place deciding what to do with her, she is a stumpy and she grabbed the jack and shook her causing her artery in her leg to internally break. Before I even decided what to do from here I am thinking to go to a dog behaviourist and get her assessed and see if she now sees little dogs as a hunt or if she dog aggressive ect as she never showed this level of aggression. Before hand she is only 2 and is a top dog otherwise. I am heart broken as you can imagine as my little jrt was 9 and my baby and I just can't believe this has happenend So any recommendations please? Recommended behaviourists? No negatives as I dont need that ATM I am a expirienced dog owner and this was not a result from lack of care or input into the dogs. Tia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranga Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Firstly, so sorry to hear about your little dog Bitches together often have issues. The problem you experienced would have been made worse by the fact that both JRs and cattle dogs are both quite aggressive when roused - neither will back off. For your own piece of mind it may be wise to have the stumpy assessed, but she may just have a typical cattle dog type personality that doesn't take crap from anydog. Welcome to the forum by the way :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Rusty Bucket Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I'm sure there are more good people in Sydney - Steve is a good place to start and he can recommend someone closer to you if he's not available. Sydney/Hawkesbury Steve Courtney at k9pro.com.au http://k9pro.com.au/services/how-to-choose-a-dog-trainer/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Sorry that you had to come to the forum under such circumstances, but hope you can stick around. In Sydney: http://www.sabs.com.au/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazar Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Sorry for your loss... I second Steve at K9 pro. He knows his stuff. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbaudry Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Sorry that you had to come to the forum under such circumstances, but hope you can stick around. In Sydney: http://www.sabs.com.au/ Just seconding this; I'd go to a behaviourist vet and let them point you to a reputable trainer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabbit Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Strongly recommend Steve at K9Pro!! I see Steve regularly with dog sports training, but last week desperately needed his behavioural expertise. Just moved house and we've had problems with posturing and fighting between two of our dogs, who have been affected by the upheaval and changes. With Steve's help, and a clear plan for addressing the issues, things are already back on track. :) Wish you the best of luck. Sounds like you've had a terrible time, and I hope it all works out for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Welcome to the forum. I am sorry about your little one. Another vote for Steve at K9 Pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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