Guild of Shepherds & Collies

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  • in reply to: Aggressive Border/Aussie Parent #2807
    Deb Eldredge, DVM
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    Another thought here is to have a full physical and blood work up done just in case there are some medicla issues that exacerbate his behavior. Do a full thyroid panel as part of that. Good luck!

    in reply to: Aggressive Border/Aussie Parent #2803
    Deb Eldredge, DVM
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    This is a dangerous dog at this point. It is good that he is still giving a warning growl (at least part of the time) but having now bitten a person twice, he will have less & less bite inhibition. I would absolutely keep him away from your granddaughter. You might want to contact the rescue or shelter you got him from but realistically, a dog with 2 bites already on his record is not going to have good options. It sounds like the entire litter is not ‘wired right” in the temperament area.
    You need to find a local trainer or behaviorist who is skilled & comfortable working with a reactive/aggressive dog. This is NOT something that can be handled over the internet or by the normal obedience trainer. I wish I could be more positive but I am concerned for you & your family.

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