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My 14 month old blue heeler (female, spayed) got along with my brothers older, bigger husky quite fine yesterday, yet today, she has started growling, barking, and even biting her.I go outside and my dog jumps up to me like normal wanting to be pet. We separated them by putting my dog in the sunroom and my dog barked through the window at the husky trying to attack her. What should i do and why is my dog doing that?
It is impossible for me to answer your question without seeing how you and your dog and the Husky interact. My suggestion would be to take both dogs together through an obedience class where she will learn that you are in control...and she is not. If I had to make a guess I would say that she is trying to control the other dog....without formal training, the situation is bound to get worse. Wendy
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Wendy Grudin
Expertise
I will answer any general or specific questions regarding Australian Cattle Dogs(conformation, behavior, showing in either obedience or conformation). I cannot give any comments or recommendations re:AKC judges,as that would be considered a conflict of interest.
Experience
I have owned, bred and shown ACDs for the past 13 years, and I am a licensed conformation judge (AKC) for the breed. I have owned and operated an all breed training center for the past 22 years.
Publications
Dog World magazine(cover article on the Australian Cattle Dog, March, 1995)
Education/Credentials
B.A. degree
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