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- My year old Australian Cattle Dog won't come or mind when she escapes from our house (RV) or Pickup. She just runs around and just stays ahead of me as I try to get a leash on her. This goes on until she messes up and gets cornered. If a strainger trys to help she charges barking and growling. The other day she went into a Safeway store before I got her. The manager on duty has three ACDs she says she thinks the dog was abused before we adopted her. She will growl and show teeth to my wife if pushed. She is a very good and loving dog and we don't want to give her up but I done know what to do. She is not aggressive when on leash. I have been told to use a shock coller at a lower setting but I don't like the idea. Can someone HELP Harry
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hello Harry,
anywho, try gaining you dog's trust by having her right next to you and say her name. when she looks at you give her a treat. keep doing this and she will get the idea that when her name is called, she will recieve a treat and will pay attention when you call her name. this will build the bond and confidence in both you and your dog. when doing this method, a shock collar isn't needed. this should be only a last resort type situation.
in no time your dog will want to stay next to you at all times.
also, have your friends come over to help your dog get used to other strangers being near her, and petting her (they will also need treats). just continue as said above just with others.
NOTE: when doing this, try not to hover over her, which will make her insacure. be down at her level, where she feels more comfortable (sitting down next to her).
any more questions please post or pm me.
***.:have pride in what you do, what ever the results...:.***
.:*Adonis Von Thorpe*:.
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And if it so happens that she gets away and your recall is not strong enough yet, instead of running after her say her name and run away making weird and crazy sounds.
Dogs don't hold gruges, they forgive and move on. We can learn a few things from dog.
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| I'm having simaler issues with MY aussie/husky mix./...Shes always leary of strangers She's extremely dominant... If she doesnt want to do a command I give her, she reacts by baring her teeth & bitting me anywhere she can grab Anyone have any suggestions ?
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the dog does not see you as the Alpha leader, plain and simple.
No Packleader gets growled at and barked at and bitten.
You need to let the dog know , who is in charge, and for what is sounds, it is not you.
Talk to a trainer, read Milan's Book, you guys have HERDING DOgs, without a JOB and Leadership, so the dogs took it upon themselfs to take on that role.
Our Dogs are not spoiled,we're just well trained 
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i agree with dobermom. that dog needs a job. chuck-it with the ball, a stick, something.
If you think dogs can't count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket and then giving Fido only two of them. ~Phil Pastoret
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Bluedog (8/5/2009)
- Australian Cattle Dog won't come or mind when she escapes from our house (RV) or Pickup. She just runs around and just stays ahead of me as I try to get a leash on her. I have been told to use a shock coller at a lower setting but I don't like the idea. Can someone HELP Harry
Harry, where are you located? You need to find a good trainer/instructor/behavior counselor to help you in person. There are ten ways to skin a cat so to speak and you need someone to help you choose the most effective method that will work with the least amount of harm or potential for side effects. While an E collar can be useful, it should not be the first approach and may not even be the right tool for you or your dog. The method has to fit the dog and the owner otherwise it will fail. Use caution when selecting a trainer. Try to get several referrals or observe a class or training session. Don't just enroll in a cookie cutter training class at your local vet or supply store. IMO you should start with a behavioral consultation. You have a breed that is Sharp, Smart, Strong Willed, and Energetic. It requires an experienced, dog savvy owner. If you are not, you will have to learn to be! <g> It is possible but is also why I'm suggesting private work with a trainer. In the meantime you need to look at the problems and how/why they are happening? Unless you or your wife have some sort of limitations that affect your ability to move freely and think quickly...there is no reason for the dog to ever slip out a door. Keep the door locked if the dog has learned to open it! Put reminder signs up (Lock The Door). Make sure the dog is not at the door when you open it. Hold it, put it on leash, behind a gate, in a crate, etc. In the meantime also teach the dog to sit before going into or out of a door. If you teach sit at doors consistently it should become an automatic behavior for the dog. The dog must sit and not get up until you give it permission. Ideally you should take the sit to the point where you can open the door and the dog will remain sitting until you give it permission to get up. There are other techniques that will help. When around the house pay into your "recall acct" meaning randomly call the dog to you and reward it for coming to you. Also see my post to the other person who asked about Recalls. Your dog needs formal training. Others here have suggested "a job" and I agree. IMO training should be that job initially. Your dog also needs exercise. 30 min. brisk exercise or 1 hour walk, etc. Don't overdue it though if your dog is young/out of shape. Build the length amount and type of exercise slowly. There is a lot more that could be suggested here, and achieving a harmonious relation is possible! :-) But your best chance for success will be under the guidance of a trainer in person. Good luck!
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| You have to build a relationship with the dog. They don't just wake up one morning and magically behave... Find a good trainer who's methods you like and stick with it, unless it obviously isn't working, in which case find someone else who has a broader spectrum of training options, and do what needs to be done. You can resolve this, but it is far easier when you have local and professional guidance. Steer clear of 'board and train', find someone who will work with you and your dog one on one, and when ready, get into advanced group seesions. You'll have a blast, and learn a lot.
Terry B
America is a large friendly dog in a very small room. Every time it wags its tail, it knocks over a chair. - Arnold Toynbee (1889-1975)
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