Aggressive 9 month old Border Collie

by Aalyah A.
(Missouri)

My border collie harley hates my little cousin. Every time Noah is around harley growls, barks, and today he actually bit him. I dont know how to teach him not to act like that and if i cant get help my stepdad is getting rid of him.

Comments for Aggressive 9 month old Border Collie

Average Rating starstarstarstarstar

Click here to add your own comments

Dec 30, 2013
Rating
starstarstarstarstar 		Aggressive Behavior
by: Adam G. Katz

Hi, Aalyah:

Your problem is that your dog didn't get a motivational correction for exhibiting the aggressive behavior.

It will happen, again. Plan on it. Be prepared, and have a way to administer a motivational correction, when it happens-- so that Harley knows in no uncertain terms: This behavior will not be tolerated. I go into more detail on how to do this, in my book.

In addition: Start teaching him obedience training exercises, and make him do behaviors he doesn't want to do. (Ex. Down-stays around distractions and making him stay down). That builds dominance/leadership and makes your corrections more meaningful.

Be sure to sign up for our free:

Aggressive Dog Training Tips Newsletter

- Adam

Adam G. Katz is the author of, "Secrets of a Professional Dog Trainer!" -- which you can find at DogProblems.com.

Click here to add your own comments

Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to Aggressive Dog.

250 x 250