Kaleb124 Posted June 13, 2003 Posted June 13, 2003 I have the chance to take a aggressive austrailian shepherd from our local animal shelter to try to train/rehabilitate her. I am looking for more experience, and I know that this is a great thing to do to gain experience. In addition, I might actually be able to rehab this girl enough to get her adopted. My problem is, I have not worked with aggressive dogs, and I have not worked with austrailian shepherds (ie, I don't know their temprement other than being atandoffish toward strangers). I am used to my stubborn and bull headed akitas...And I am almost afraid that I will be too harsh because I am used to the constant stubborness of my pooch. I need advice, information, support, etc. Thank you guys for everything. Quote
Marble Posted June 13, 2003 Posted June 13, 2003 I wish I could help but I don't know much about Australian Shepherds other than that they are beautiful and I saw three of them at the pound the other day :( I wish you lots of success though and I know there are people here who know more who will help you! What you are doing is commendable. Quote
Angelboddy Posted June 13, 2003 Posted June 13, 2003 I would be worried about how she will act towards your akita. If this australian shepard is already aggresive, I would first find out if you can have her in the home with another dog. I am very proud of you on trying to foster her and find out info before fostering her. Good luck, and please let us know how things go. Quote
Kaleb124 Posted June 16, 2003 Author Posted June 16, 2003 The shepherd would not be an inside dog...She would be outside in a kennel run. However, I would like for her to be able to interact with my akita. She was kenneled with a german shepherd at the pound and they got along great. So, I don't think that she is dog aggressive perse', but aggressive towards new people, children, and also fear aggressive. Quote
Sparks mom Posted June 16, 2003 Posted June 16, 2003 Sounds like a l o n g road a head...I don't much about australian, I think they are good family dogs... if that is the case I'm sure you could turn him around.. baby steps...is the only help I can give... I wish I had the space and the time to take on a rewarding job like that. :Rose: for you Quote
Sanvean Posted June 16, 2003 Posted June 16, 2003 Here's a site that may help: http://www.ddfl.org/behavior/agg_dog.htm Quote
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