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Yeah, it really would make a lot more sense if it was out of fear and being overwhelmed and out of her element. It does suprise me a little because she has never growled at a person (and actually, she didn't even growl at this man). She looked at him, got solemn (something she does when she's...

As I've said, I'm not making excuses. I'm being objective and seeking advice. But thank you for your input, I do appreciate it. I will be finding someone to evaluate my dog professionally.

Hmm..well, I've never been out in the field while a bunch of cattle dogs were herding cattle. I don't know if they show similar signs to fear aggression during herding. I'm not disagreeing that it certainly looks like fear aggression, as it very well could have been. But would you agree there...

Well, I really thank all of you for your advice and input. And I appreciate everyone being honest. I'm pretty sure there are an abundance of dog behaviorists in my area so I will definitely find one. I'm not taking this lightly by any means. The more I think about it, I really do think it...

I think she was scared, she didn't recognize him..got solemn when he came. Actually, she wasn't alone..my family was there and other people did see it. As for her being provoked, I'm not so sure. He was approaching us and she didn't recognize him and has been weary around bigger males, though...

Hi. Today I was at another house in the backyard with my dog and some of my family. A close neighbor came by and my dog got weary and bit him on the back of the calf. It wasn't extremely hard, it didn't draw blood, but it was a bite none-the-less. Now, she is about a 2-year-old Australian...

Hello.. I've been considering adopting another dog as both a companion for me and my current dog. The issue arises in the sense that, my dog is a female Blue Heeler mix around two years old. She has dominating issues with other dogs, specifically other females. She gets very excitable...

Hello, I would like to know if anyone has experience or knows whether or not American Bulldogs and/or Boxers affect having homeowners insurance. I completely understand that this can vary by insurance company, location, policy, etc., but I would like to know YOUR experience or experience of...

I am having this same problem with my dog. We think she is about 2 years old. What I've been doing is telling her to "SIT" and "STAY" in the midst of other dogs, which she is getting better with. However, whether or not this is having any conditioning impact, I am not sure. I would like to...

Thank you for your response. I've been working on getting her to sit when she jumps up and not acknowledging her, and it seems to be working. I've also been using this approach when training her, and I seem to be making progress. When she is arround other dogs, she immediately runs towards...

Hi, I recently adopted a three-year-old female German Shorthaired Pointer/Australian Cattle Dog mix. She has a nice temperment, but has a few rough edges that I'd like to try to work on and will address here. She is excitable around other dogs. Never aggressive, but very curious as she has...

Something else I'd like to throw in; how do you feel about a raw food diet? I have done research and have heard mixed feelings, so, any comments would be appreciated.

Hello everyone, I'm new and have some questions. I recently adopted a dog that is a Australian Cattle Dog/German Shorthair Pointer mix. She's a sweetheart with an excellent temperment. Some great characteristics are that she didn't seem to inherit any dog or non-canine aggression that is...