Hello:
I'm new here so please go easy!
We just picked up a smooth haired collie cross from our local S.P.C.A. and have fallen deeply in love with her. She's 50lbs. and about 2 years old.
She is a VERY mild mannered dog around the house, obidient, fun and a joy to be around...BUT, when we get her on her leash, she acts out towards other dogs. Barking, crying and signs of dominant behaviour. We just purchased a gentle leader for her and it works great, until another dog is in sight. She then begins to bark, growl and lunge. She has bitten one dog before. The owner of the other dog let their dog come over and Roxie nibbled on her ear. IT'S BLODDY EMBARASSING!!! Luckily there was no hard feelings towards us owners. My wife and I are just sick
The stress and anxiety I experience when I have her out and there are other dogs present in horrible.
We have currently enrolled her in training begin next week. Can anyone point me in the direction of some good reading material or share some advice with my wife and I?
Thanks in advance.
Anthony.
I'm new here so please go easy!
We just picked up a smooth haired collie cross from our local S.P.C.A. and have fallen deeply in love with her. She's 50lbs. and about 2 years old.
She is a VERY mild mannered dog around the house, obidient, fun and a joy to be around...BUT, when we get her on her leash, she acts out towards other dogs. Barking, crying and signs of dominant behaviour. We just purchased a gentle leader for her and it works great, until another dog is in sight. She then begins to bark, growl and lunge. She has bitten one dog before. The owner of the other dog let their dog come over and Roxie nibbled on her ear. IT'S BLODDY EMBARASSING!!! Luckily there was no hard feelings towards us owners. My wife and I are just sick
The stress and anxiety I experience when I have her out and there are other dogs present in horrible.
We have currently enrolled her in training begin next week. Can anyone point me in the direction of some good reading material or share some advice with my wife and I?
Thanks in advance.
Anthony.