Similarly, medication alone will not fix these issues. Her general-care vet prescribed Valium as treatment for separation anxiety. The problem is, separation anxiety is a clinical diagnosis, and Sammy manifested none of the signs (no mutilation of self or property, no absence-induced anorexia, no excessive vocalization, no inappropriate elimination). 3 times a day sometimes. The Australian Shepherd, or Aussie for short, is one of the most popular breeds in the United States. Every day I go out and toss that ball as hard as I can. Is she enjoyable to you? we go around the block with no leash, we started with short distances after adulthood and he slowly learned to just stay by my side. We did. I am a very active person so she for sure gets runs and hikes and walks. She has attacked extended family and friends in the mindset that she is protecting us and our home. I have always trusted my dogs unless they give me a reason not to. Well see how this goes, but this article is encouraging. Scares me til she can refocus. I dont know how aggressive your dog is but a muzzle or shock collar will definitely make that worse. I accepted because I think he needs it. Maisy now competes in various dog events and attends seminars. I've used a muzzle to help with growling and barking around people. I got him neutered. Certain things need to remain in place, ie going in the back yard for potty and play and then coming in. Dog/people! I am starting that with my 10 month old Aussie. He is otherwise healthy and in good condition. There are plenty of articles being published about it now in veterinary journals. So, for example, a 30-pound dog would probably get somewhere between15 and 27 mg per day. This foster dog I work with jumps through the roof when an earring falls on the floor and it sounds like your dog may be in that same camp. Before I address how I treated Cuba, lets discuss medications. While I often see (and help rehabilitate) dogs with significant behavioral challenges, there are times I need to pass them on to someone with more or different experience. Cesar Millan does this, and it works really well. How do I stop her from biting the other dog? I have to choose their vaccinations first. Which one we have not started any of these yet. I always had standard poodles and this is the first small dog I have had16 pounds of fur. My hope is that we can continue his lessons and get him off Prozac but for the moment it is the best decision Ive ever made. I also read about the traits of hearding and "nipping." I honestly dont think that dog should be placed any place. As a person who has received treatment for mental illness, I know this is not true. Two different owners had already given up on him. The trainers did suggest electric collar but we've never resorted to that. I have four dogs, 2 bulldogs and 2 Boston Terriers. Licks her feet alot when she settles at night. Remind yourslef emotions are watched by the dog. The other times the kids were standing quietly in our house. We give him a smaller fleece blanket for him to love, licking it and chewing off tiny pieces and spitting them out. At our shelter we have a 2.5 years old Aussie mix who is sometimes totally lovable Then, suddenly, you see him give you the "side eye" and he will snap/bite or attack. I need some help. I have a 30# Frenchie who after a move into our new home would NOT tolerate our older Olde English Bulldog. I see behavior meds as being like insulin. I would discourage anyone considering this breed for city life. He's a red merle 2.5 years old, it started when he was 5 months old and in puppy class he became aggressive seeing the other dogs. We adopted a year old male Austrian Shepherd. Now, before everyone jumps on me, Im NOT saying your dog doesnt need meds. My bet said the world is a scary place for him and hence Prozac. It is also quite patient with children. Prozac changes the dog's brain chemistry over time to help them feel less anxious. He can play fetch, but suddenly will turn toy aggressive at times (not always). It is a vicious dog! My Aussie is 1 year and is still a daily challenge. We aren't sure if we should increase the dose again, or ween her off and try another approach. I have owned three Australian Shepherds. But when he is locked in I feel like im trying to get the attention of a 45 pound 2 yr old who is throwing a very dangerous tantrum. I agree with all the previous comments. This breed is very very very challenging, exhaust all of your options, be positive with the breed they respond to enthusiasm and redirection much better than negative reprimand, that being said sometimes force is needed. Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a serious and frequent pregnancy complication that can lead to short and long-term risks for both mother and fetus. I FOUND A FIX. Sediu: Strada Petru Rare, Nr. At this point I think Im going to have to shell out the $3,000 for a local trainer and hope that helps. Miss him every day now for two years. Also, he is neutered. But every once and a while he dislikes a dog at the park and end up in a scuffle which has caused us to have to leave a few times. On the other hand, they're not all about work. I am having to keep them separated. My dog just started Prozac this morning. It seems like a nervous breakdown but I am not finding much of that on the internet! (Michael Swensen/Getty . These are working ranch dogs. So I know what your going through, I hope yours gets better. I am considering a shock collar for just when she meets people. I'm sorry to know about your situation! She feels she is protecting you. Crystal told me that a veterinary behaviorist prescribed medication for Maisy that, in conjunction with appropriate behavior modification, dramatically changed the quality of life for both of them. I am nervous though when I hear it may cause agression because he has never been, love people and kids, goes crazy when he knows he is going to daycare, anyone experience the side effects of aggression. Always praise good behavior ignore bad behavior most of the time. If I can't correct this soon he will have to go and I absolutely love him. Herding. I am going to the vet in an hour to discuss a prescription for prozac for my 1 year old Border Collie,Nikko. He also gets aggressive towards most other dogs getting too close to us. not at all what we envisioned when we brought her home as a puppy. Now he is a different dog. I was going by this point we would see more changes although I know its not a magic pill. The most common breed associated with MDR1 mutation is the Collie, but generally, herding breeds are affected, and that includes any mixed breeds you might find at the shelter. I loved him the same tho till the day he died. everyone in the neighborhood is scared of him. All she needs is exercise. there may be exceptions, where some aussies are great city dogs, but I don't see the need for the risk. So far no marking in the house. I fear that Abby will try and kill my Toy Poodle. He growled and lunged at my mom when she came to visit. He has one dog friend he loves and is protective of. Were running it here with her permission. She is very trained and hasnt ever done this before. Most of these are moderate. Keep at it! I love Eli but I cant have friends over unless we take several walks . every dog has its own personality, this does not come easy and it takes dedication and time. He would get aggressive and still does when strangers come around the "good" part was he bit me and not them. But never had this problem. I sent the dog back to the breeder and she said she would observe the dog for 2 weeks and then place the dog out. I was 18 when i got my australian shepherd i am now 26 and it has had its rough moments. Fluoxetine doesnt always mix well with other drugs and can cause life-threatening side effects. I would get up and grab him by the collar and ask him to sit on my husband's side. We got that fixed after a month. I have trained enough problem dogs to have confidence that my techniques are effective. I was so mad I couldve killed him. I kept a Home Depot bag on my hips filled with treats on my walk. We love him and are attached to him don't want to get rid of him but we are so worried he will get loose and hurt someone badly. I've had him since he was six weeks old. He growls and shows teeth and tries to bite harder. Free to Autoship customers, Connect with a Vet lets you chat directly with a licensed vet between 8am and 11pm ET to answer questions, receive advice, discuss concerns you might have regarding the health and wellness of your pet, and even get referrals to your local vets or emergency clinics. I am quite glad to find this information. She is 6 years old as of 4/16. The collar works by just putting it on. How long did it take before you noticed the difference. Thats a personal decision between you, your family, and your vet. We bought his and hers Bose headphone just to try to survive in our house. Unfortunately, I had to leave her tied to the fence on the patio, which I thought would be okay, since I was a mere 2 yards away. But she makes progress all of the time in small steps. Our vet retired and Ive gone to a new one. Always exceptions to the rule with situational behavior. It seems she also stays up at night to be the vigilant protector watching. She will bark at strangers or anyone who approaches her that she doesnt know. Just wish there was an easier way to give a dog a pill. You most likely have to look within yourself. She recommended a DVM that specializes in behavioral medicine. Let us know in the comments below! I'm not saying it will work for all, but if your dog loves a ball try it out. We adopted our Aussie when she was 1.5 yrs old though. He could be playing with you one minute then the next growling and going into "attack mode". Typically the drug is given in a dosage of 0.5 to 0.9 mg per pound orally once per day. He is mr. vigilant all the time, refusing to sleep until he literally falls over. That being said, the behavior is interfering with your good times together, so that needs to change. Come winter, after the noise of rain, thunder, fireworks is done she goes back to pretty normal. look up CARE dog training. I knew she would be more of a challenge than most other dogs. I have been told it is there personality. This dog's gait is free and easy, and must be able to change direction or speed instantly. If not we will have to get rid of him. We slowly weaned our dog off the Prozac and he was loving and sweet for the rest of his life. We are putting him in training next month but I cant have him doing this. I have an almost 2-year-old Australian Shepherd. To find the Australian Shepherd's earliest roots, we go first to the white-washed adobe missions established by the Conquistadors, who arrived in the New World in the 1500s. This is how I fixed it when nothing would work. I have had hercat 3 different trainers & she is still reactive towards other dogs. I have 2 little Aussie shepherds as well, ages 2 and 4. He was a loving and affectionate puppy for about one month after we got him, then he started getting spurs of aggression. Many Thanks Natalie x, I got an RX this evening from vet for prozac for our almost 2 year old pup. Our Austealian Shepard is amazing, other than being aggressive (snarling/showing teeth/nipping) and a crazy chichucha bark at people!!!!! Our fantastic Vet prescribed 10mg Prozac, to no avail after 6 weeks. Cuba is 2 years old, and weve trained together every single day. One hour class a week with obedience and agility taught him to trust me to be the leader and he could relax. She has been around him many times and has never done this. Your pet prescriptions will be delivered right to your doorstep in less than a week. He literally attacks over human food (doesn't get aggressive at all with dog food). He as siting on my husbands lap when one incident happened and the person put her face in his face so that was not a good idea. We have a 6 month old lab mix. Our vet put my dog on Prozac, which she takes it daily. They met when Eli was a puppy before the aggression kicked in. The first thing you need to do is rule out a physical problem. I brought a Dalmatian into my house that was abused. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Something in my brain clicked - that sounds like Cuba! If anyone finds something that helps let me know. Just 2 days ago he got a sandwich that my son was eating at the coffee table when he went to get a drink. Id originally thought the problem was that I was working two jobs and gone a lot of the day, despite the activity she was getting. If she starts reacting you are too close and you build from there. and your family? one day, he did not want to go outside, he would not budge, we would carry him out, and the slightest noise, car starting to sirens and he would hitail it back to our door, ANY noise! I plan on reaching back out to the behaviorist for more training. Today is the first day my dog has been on Prozac, so of course no noticeable changes. We are on year 5. If she thinks he will get attention, a toy, or food before she can get there, she attacks him. I'm really a dobie person but when my last dobie died, I decided to get an Aussie. Which is out of character since she can be very aggressive. It took a few weeks for him to heal and she has gone after him 4 times since then. Aussiedoodle live for up to 11 or 12 years. Now my dog is so sleepy she doesn't care who comes to the door. We walked him a lot and tons of people would always come up and pet him. There's way more to it, but hopefully this gives you a starting point. by: Anonymoos. I have been with Maggie for 3.5 years. I am dealing with the exact same thing with a 6 month old puppy I adopted about a month ago. I have a reactive dog I have raised since puppyhood. For this reason I have no idea why it took me so I g to seek out help for her anxiety. Wash, look for ticks , trim the feathers in the rear and regular grooming. Just curious as to what you ended up doing. Now my question, I fell in love with the breed and I have a chance to buy a puppy from this same woman, different genetic line, are all Aussies aggressive? I made such a terrible choice in selecting this breed. I found an Aussie in the shelter when he was 18 months old. Probably rare but still it can happen. While in the yard he now mostly just stands and stares and the panic attacks have ended -but i dont know if that is Prozac or he just cant physically sustain that level of fear. His behavior has gotten worse as training has increased. He is 4. He went from being a hyper, normal puppy, 7 mos at the time, in May. It's been a nightmare for me. If any do thinks it outranks you in your "pack" then you will have trouble controlling it and it will do as it pleases most of the time. talk to your vet about trazadone, we use it with our 1 year old when she needs to get groomed or be around kids. Thanks. he turns his head away and shuts his eyes and he's started sleeping pressed up in the corner. I hate it because we cant leave overnight because we have nobody that can even watch him! I hope everyone else dealing with this problem finds something that works, and when you do please share. He is about 7 1/2 months old now and he is a great little animal. she left our garage, bit our neighbor twice, ran after a car and then went to the neighbors dog that was tied up and terrified it all the while not hearing my husband screaming at her. Every day, for the past 800+ days, we take him for a walk and use a training harness. He is terrified of everything and doesnt want much to do with anything. So thanks for the article. Hes good with the other dog and cats. Speak give him POS. I love him so much, and hate the idea of an accident happening somehow then him being put down or I having to get rid of him. I had some success with a trainer that rescued shelter dogs with aggression issues. The Aussie coat is thick and rugged, and comes in a few different colors or patterns. I also have an aussie male ( he is a mini tho) and he had similar issues as a puppy minus the actual biting. The older he started getting the more aggressive he became with strangers. The immersion training seems extreme for this sweet dog as hes already been in very rough real experiences as a meat market product. Did he draw blood? He can not stand the vet. You can even add your pet prescriptions to Autoship, so you never have to remember to order refills. Vetsusually prescribe it with a behavior modification program until the condition is under control. If you see signs of a severe allergic reaction, then you must get your dog to an emergency vet right away. Good luck! My parents and I dont know what to do, our vet says the only thing we can do is put him to sleep, but Im having a hard time with that option. What do I do. They are protection dogs not companion animals. Where was she before you got her? She does not do this with our lab but we are now afraid to take her to the dog park because we do not know how she will react to other dogs. If you see the followingsymptoms, then you should contact your vet right away: As with all medications, an allergic reaction is rare but possible. Sadie is a rescue dog, so I dont really know her background. family. And he has a loving home wish us and our 2 daughters(college age). Have you been prescribed meds like Prozac or Valium for your dog? Aussies have the greatest personalities. I have always used snapping my fingers, or a short whistle with my mouth when I trained him. Ill talk more soon about what was covered at Cubas vet visit, his treatment plan, and about the stigma related to using meds to help those dogs and humans alike suffering from mental illnesses. If none of the above yields any answers you need to consider it a behavioral problem, and find a reputable local trainer who can give you their opinion on this behavior firsthand. Were starting with a very low dose, knowing that we can increase if necessary or change strategies. Aussies develop anxiety when they are not active enough. When the dog sees someone and barks. He has never bitten anyone, just runs towards them and barks, especially around children. Since their introduction in the 1800s, the active, playful, and unfailingly loyal Aussie has become one of the country's most popular dog breeds. Aussiedoodle has a life expectancy of 11 to 12 years, which is shorter than that of larger breeds. i talked to a lot of experts and they all said, no guarantees she could be rehabilitated. Female Australian Shepherds are smaller, tipping the scales at 40 to 55 pounds with heights between 18 and 21 inches. Australian Shepherds come in these four accepted coat colors: Black Blue Merle Red Red Merle You might have noticed the title stating there are 14 different Aussie colors. Shes now 8, looking back its been a slow progression to this point. They don't go about on a leash, and although they are caged at times when horses are worked they have freedom on the ranch. I knew that I would need to offer daily excerise, walks, fetch and puppy training. Dogs are no different. I can't travel with him or take him anywhere in public for fear he will act out. I felt that might be a bit much. My house was secure with him home. Even "Ceasar Milan" stresses this. Rewind a handful of years ago, we started experiencing behaviors with Layla that . I've had him neutered. He is very fearful of everything and everyone. We live in a downtown loft with tons of noise around us! Best of luck! My husband wished we never got her and she is the love of our life inside the house. He does not like children and I am so scared that he'll bite one someday and have to be put down. Too often I hear tragic reports of Aussies whose owners have unknowingly given medications thinking they were helping their dogs deal with things like fleas, ticks, or heart worms . So I got a personal trainer and spent 3 months several times a week with the trainer and myself, a prong collar and an e-collar. (yea, i myself am on zoloft). I've used leather gloves to help with the biting. Standard Australian Shepherds are a medium-sized, solidly built breed, with adults weighing between 40-65 pounds. Behavior medications for dogs (and people!) Im not sure if anyone else had this experience with this breed. I have an 18 month old female Red Merle. Do not shave. And my kids got the chance to learn that life isnt dispensable at the preservation of your convenience. I think that if he responds to medication after 1-2 months he will be able to go to a good trainer for behavior improvement. At first he was loving and playful with our other three dogs. Hemp for Australian Shepherds: 5 Vital Things To Know Before Giving Your Australian Shepherd Hemp Oil or Hemp Treats Giving Hemp to your Australian shepherd for the first time can be confusing and intimidating. I didnt have a clue aussies had this side to them. Smart dogs need consistent work. I want my dog to walk nicely and calmly on the leash. We got our female Aussie 2 weeks before our male. I've used a vibration/shock collar to teach her boundaries since we live close to a highway. But, if not a muzzle can keep many around you safe. He would run and jump and nip my kids from behind. Heres what you should know about the uses, dosage, and side effects of fluoxetine in dogs. After a year of dog training and thousands of power walks I put my one year old collie on Prozac due to uncontrolled obsessive barking. Knowing she would jump I didn't wait. That was it. I just wanted you to know that someone is in your corner and hopefully you can get this issue resolved with some good advice here and a great trainer. I figured it was due to my husband's deep voice, his beard, or perhaps just because he was a man. Its a pain and super embarrassing. I was unfamiliar with the breed so I researched and researched again until I could write a book on Aussies. Ive learned that some dogs when they are spayed too young and up with a noise sensitivity that makes it so that the noises they hear literally caused them physical pain. How? It comes in the form of tablets, capsules, or liquid which can be given with or without food. My female Aussie was extremely aggressive. Thank you all. The thing I noticed that helped him was my body language during his acting out. She is beautiful and 1-year-old. My boy is still just as fearful as the day I rescued him. I have a 7 month Aussie male. 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