or when I come downstairs in the morning. They are from the same litter and will be three in February. Once she's attacked him she then runs out to the garden barking at nothing. She only does this with me, not my husband. I could do with some advice on how to stop this.
2006-11-03 21:10:16 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
She has bonded to you and just protecting you from her brother which she believes is inferior to here and you. She goes outside and barks at nothing to release the pent up energy. She likes you a lot!
2006-11-03 21:22:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You did not mention if this is new behavior for them or how long it has been going on. It could be several different things and not knowing more specifics hard to advise. Sounds like she is jealous of the attention that he receives from you at those moments or that she does not receive herself at those moments. She runs off because she knows she's been bad/or displeases you, barks cause it’s unresolved & still jealous of the attention. If it were me I would try this first at both of those times. I'd say nothing to either nor greet them upon entering. If she attacks & runs off I'd isolate the male in another room, still not saying anything except come or stay. Then immediately go out to the garden and say Hi Cassie, pat her on the head, or do whatever you normally do with her when you are not angry with her/them. Don't scold or be mad, just give her a minute or two alone with you. Then when your done immediately let Oscar out. Try this for several days and you should see some changes in her.
2006-11-04 06:11:36 · answer #2 · answered by BeloyeMore 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might benefit from a visit by a dog behaviourist - try the websites for the Association of Pet Behaviour Councillors (APBC) or the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT).
There are things you can do like greeting Cassie and ignoring Oscar when you come home. Without more information I can only guess that Cassie considers herself to be top dog and is forbidding Oscar from greeting you.
The solution is to confirm Cassie as top dog by greeting her first, feeding her first and so on. This seems unfair on Oscar but if Cassie feels she is getting the respect from Oscar (and you) that she thinks she deserves she won't need to keep having a go at him.
Oscar will be fine about this if she stops having a pop at him and he will accept his subordinate role. You can always make a fuss of him when she is elsewhere.
Dogs can regard their human owners as a huge resource - you are really important to them because you provide all their needs. Because of this you can get squabbling amongst family dogs over the person they consider to be really valuable.
I would guess that Cassie regards you as more valuable than your husband or, alternatively, she has so much respect for him that she knows that her yob behaviour with her brother won't be tolerated by him.
Try to elevate Cassie's position for a couple of weeks and if there is no improvement see if you can find a qualified or recommended behaviourist.
2006-11-04 05:30:53 · answer #3 · answered by DogDoc 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She is greeting you as you are top dog.
its a natural domination thing !
in the wild dogs and bitches have a strict pecking order ( within their pack.)
She is alpha ***** ( superior to her brother ) and he must take his place .( if he steps out of line she will discipline him .
Then she rushes out into the garden, to let the whole doggy world know she is, in charge .
I don't think you can alter this pattern .
So long as they do not actually hurt each other, it is
best to ignore it and carry on, as if this
has not happened .
you could Do a firm " sit ,stay " with her ,
as she is so pleased to see you ,it may a bit difficult for her to change her show off pattern , which is for your benefit .
I f you are still concerned ( ie. violence) go to a good animal behaviourist for personal advice .
they sound like great dogs to me
good luck
>^,,^<
2006-11-04 05:36:23 · answer #4 · answered by sweet-cookie 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
is she spayed? If not then have her done. It is a dominance thing. She is telling her brother that you belong to her. Females are always dominant too so make sure you always fuss her first, feed her first etc to reinforce her dominance. If you try to even things out and make them equal, she will simply have to keep attacking him to prove her dominance. Some basic training won't go amiss once you have sorted out their heirachy in the pack. She must not be allowed to attack him and you should be telling her to back off. Failing that, rehome him.
2006-11-04 06:32:47 · answer #5 · answered by fenlandfowl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi get in touch with training schools in your area & se if they can give you some help on this as it will be down to reprograming her & this will take expert help & training...there are many dog behaviour therapists that might give you some help but that can be costly...
As a trainer myself I would say go & seek out a local school & tell them your problem & get some good sound advice from them...Regards Jake
2006-11-04 05:28:57 · answer #6 · answered by Jake 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
maybe your dog cassie fills threatened by her brother, as she may think you favour him so therefore, strives for attention. or it could just be playful fighting its her way of saying good morning to you.
2006-11-04 05:23:15 · answer #7 · answered by madi040404 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think she is trying to show him whose boss . shes being the dominant one
2006-11-04 05:33:17 · answer #8 · answered by poochiesmoochie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
SHE IS JUST TRYING TO SHOW YOU THAT SHE WANTS YOUR ATTENTION
2006-11-04 08:46:52 · answer #9 · answered by harasko@sbcglobal.net 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋