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@mwood 3 months is around the time she'll be ready to assert herself, for better or worse. She's also at the age when her brain is totally buzzing with cattle dog thoughts. The vet can recommend a DVM that can help.

@mwood How long have you had the dog? She's gaining confidence, prob considers herself top dog, or at least would rather not finish second in a 2 pup race. Well into about 3 years old they can be unusual and neurotic (to put it mildly) and are always looking to control and dominate their space...

@jamn4god Give their kennel blankets a spray with some Adaptil before you get on the call. I always prime the client: "Hey, I've got a loudmouth cattle dog and sometimes he thinks he's gotta supervise the landscapers/squirrels/etc. Everyone's a critic, right?" Move the kennel into a room...

@mss91z28 A travesty! A sham! A mockery! A traveshamockery!

@motherapple To turn a phrase: "hurt dogs hurt people". So yeah, temper check yourself at all times. If you rage, the dog gets confused and it'll only make the frenzy worse. Baby > Dog. If the dogs gotta go, the dog's gotta go. One mistake and there'll be no helping that dog -- you've got a...

@emmardm It's lonely for a puppy who's only used to squirmy littermates and momma dog to soothe. Turn on some classical music, ambient music or NPR at very low volume.

@calicoder2 Shelter name: Crane. Renamed: Juke, short for Jukurrpa. Alias: Juke-a-Roo, when he shows off his standing leaps; Mister Juke, when serious matters must be discussed; and Juke-Dude, when I'm not into the whole nomenclature thing.

@lakersfan4life24 Overwhelming events for the dog in general. Dogs who don't like their nails trimmed don't often care whose on the other end of the clippers. Your trainer should know that. When people are over, he prob needs some space. Maybe start with a basket muzzle JIC. You are in "that...

@trying1tohelp1 The fact that you've acknowledged your hesitations is enough to display that you've got the ability to care for this dog. When you "know" that a dog is for you, then it just falls into place like magic.

@christian_girl_323 It's never a bad idea to rule out a few other possibilities if the refusal continues or she gets defensive to the point of biting. Make sure her gear fits correctly, and the harness isn't too tight or rubs in a weird way. Check paws before and after to make sure she's not...

@christian_girl_323 "she always does better when we’re headed home" It's a scary world out there, especially when you're small and only 4 months old. I'm guessing she is starting to feel the urge to herd too, which means the job of protecting and herding around the house is also a big draw...

Bella is a 13-year-old Australian Cattle dog. She was surrendered after her owner died. Bella is a 13-year-old Australian Cattle dog. She was surrendered after her owner died. She is very calm and likes to get in her bed and take naps. Bella is considered a ‘Golden Nugget’ senior dog and her...

@retardedchristianknight Yes to all the above. Another tactic to controlling any miscommunication between human and dog is to use a quieter and quieter voice as you get closer to the dog. They have the best hearing but don't understand the words, so if you're right next to them you should be...

@nwmann Fluoxetine (20mg, 1/day). Started at 40mg/day + 100 mg, 1/day of Gabapentin, but wheeled that back to the current dosage -- too many peaks and valleys. I'd pass on anything CBD related, and your mileage may vary on the herbal calming aids. None of it matters if you don't pair it with...

@retardedchristianknight At 5 months, these dogs are a tornado of energy. Get a basket muzzle. Ask your vet to recommend a DVM trainer that is familiar with herding dogs. Baby gates -- use them. It will only intensify as the dog starts to test out his herding tools, this may last up to 4 years...

@karen22 Indoor Ball games are out for us, as a courtesy to neighbors. The take-away to the above comment is to have games that are collaborative. Just to emphasize: 2-3 hours outdoors + indoor work, rain or snow, not squeezing it in before human stuff -- appointment exercise time, otherwise...

@augustus_33ad It can be done. Do be warned, 8 weeks is a handful; the chaos could last for a few years. You'll want at least one baby gate, some people get those little metal corrals. A "safe space" kennel that's large enough for the grown dog to stand up and turn around is a must. Rotate a...

@khr "when i get shoes on and get to the back door. She locks on to my toes and bites at my shoes." she doesn't want you to leave without her. she also wants you to 'hurry up' and get to the fun place, the backyard. the scruff thing (domination) won't work, it'll only permit her to get physical...

@faustian check out Road Games (1981) or In a Valley of Violence (2016).

For those of you looking for a kid-friendly movie this season that's got a Heeler (played by Hooligan) in a feature role, I present to you "Alone for Christmas" (2013). It's not the most sophisticated material (think Home Alone but with dogs), however little kids will probably like the "talking...