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Sasha

Sasha - always ready for- fun		 
 
Barked: Sat Dec 15, '07 8:25am PST 
Sasha, our mostly ACD used to love almost all other dogs when she was younger. Now she has become very picky about which dogs she will become friends with. She still loves her original dog friends, but when she meets a new dog she is now very suspicious and often immediately snarls and growls after the initial sniff and often nips at the other dogs face. This initiated a fight with a large standard poodle male she met yesterday ( no one was hurt, just alot of noise). Now I am wary of taking her to the dog park anymore. Conversely she sometimes accepts an new dog immediately. There was a tiny toy poodle loose when I was walking in our neighborhood, but she immediately greeted him with a wagging tail. I cant figure out which dogs she will like and which she won't. This makes it hard to get together with people with other dogs for play time, walking etc. Does anyone know what could set off an immediate dislike to another dog and how I can handle this? I would like her to be sociable to all to the greatest extent possible. Thanks to your advice. Jeff And Sasha
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Quinn AKA The Love Bomb

The Evil- Count- Crapula		 
 
Barked: Tue Jan 29, '08 8:03am PST 
WOW!! Quinn is the exact same way!! He always has been and because of it, he spends A LOT of time at the dogpark in time-out. I wonder if this is a breed thing that maybe only comes out in certain dogs?
Binga

Queen Beeyach		 
 
Barked: Fri Mar 7, '08 7:59am PST 
I find that if Binga has an activity, other dogs don't matter as much.

As long as I chuck a ball, or bounce the ball for her to catch... she can focus on that versus others.

I've been told that this behavior is common and that ACD's like other non-submissive dogs and herders better than others.

As an aside, I do let her chase and herd the other dogs as she will... if it doesn't interfere with the other dogs game... this seems to help to.
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Levi,- PAWS-My- Guardian- Angel

Can't keep a- cattle dog down- :)
 
 
Barked: Sun Mar 16, '08 4:39pm PST 
I do that same thing sometimes on leash, but I'm fine off leash. I think I do it to the dogs I think will try to boss me around- I have to show them I'm the boss firstwink
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Kiara

Don\\\'t hate me- because I\\\'m- adorable		 
 
Barked: Sun Sep 14, '08 7:20pm PST 
I do the exact same thing. Mommy was worried about it because I really started doing it right after I was attacked by another doggy. I feel better now knowing that it's not only me. I've always been barky, but have generally been really friendly towards other dogs, but as I've gotten older, this behavior has started to surface.
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Finn McCool

a good ACD is a- tired ACD!		 
 
Barked: Sun Oct 19, '08 1:01pm PST 
Finn's the same way. We have tried to figure some sense out of it and metally catalogue the dogs he doesn't like..but it doesn't make much sense.
I do know that he LOVES the older ladies. He isjust instantly ears down to the sides, head low, tail down, wagging slowly, and licking their mouths. I'm pretty sure it's because my sister's female dog lived with us when he was a pup.
We have the biggest problem with german shepards and border collies, both dogs that lived in our neighborhood when he was a pup. I just wish he could talk and tell me whats up!

shrug

Edit: Oh he is also great with little dogs. Which I think is kind of random, as they are fast and "squirrel-like"

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Kyle

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Barked: Mon Nov 3, '08 8:27am PST 
I know what you are talking about. I'm a Blue Heeler and soon will have my first birthday. I love all other dogs and play very well with all of them. Of course they love me most.

But there is a Red Heeler who lives just down the street. Her name is Rose, and she is old. She doesn't like me one bit. Not one little bit. I wag and try to be nice, and go into her yard, and she just struts and gets all attitude about me.

Kyle
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Caliber

Don't mess with- my Mama!!		 
 
Barked: Wed Dec 31, '08 11:44am PST 
ACD's are a non-submissive breed?? I guess they are on the ranch when they need to work the livestock... At least thats the case w my doggie's parents.. BUt my dog, Caliber, seems to be submissive to the other dogs most f the time, unless they r in our home.. And another strange thing, Caliber is possesive over me and won't let my husband get near me!! He attacks my husband when he kisses me or hugs me.. What can I do???
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Auntie- Jolanda

I grin from ears- to chin :D

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Barked: Sun Jan 4, '09 12:26pm PST 
It is a breed trait. They are reactive and very quick in making decisions. They have to..
They don't like dogs that are potentially bouncy or approach in a energetic manner. Many dogs pose when they approach the cattle dogs. Sometimes it seem like there was nothing, but the cattle dogs don't just respond randomly. Often times people will say - ooooh my dog wanted to play, he is so happy. But would you want a person in your face that hops in front of you and touches you without you allowing them? They can distinguish between dogs that speak dog and dogs that are just simply too much. They are not known for courtesy or as patient - especially not the females. They are usually fair, though. Neutering and spaying is essential for them... They don't need all the hormones, they don't work or breed.
I know exactly which dogs they don't find appealing which ones they do.
Sometimes it is annoying but that's how they are. Training them in obedience and making sure they respond like bullets will keep you out of challenging situations. Mine never get in trouble. I call them off when I feel the slightest discomfort in their moves and body language.
A solid stay, down, leave it and come is essential with these guys. It is also useless to get upset when they react. It makes it so much worse. You hurt their pride and decisionmaking ability. It is better to remove them, have them lay down and then move along. They are not dog park dogs and not dogs you just "take for a walk". It is boring for them. Mine love to learn new things and we practice on our walks and hikes. It is fun for them. They love their ball and their peace. Mine go swim every day and power themselves out. They are with me 24/7.
Hope you can find a way, take good care, sonja
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Phantom

Best goat herder- around!!!		 
 
Barked: Wed Jan 14, '09 4:41pm PST 
Phantom can be like this too. When she turned about three and a half she started to get grumpy. Before she would just ignore little dogs that barked and snapped, but now she gives them a little growl. I tell her to go lay down and that is usually the end of it. When she was about a year old she got into a fight with an ACDmix and I couldn't get her to back out of the fight. The poor other dog was trying to get away and I was shouting commands and following them around the yard, but she just kept charging. After a couple of minutes her dog mom walked out from under the house, walked right into the middle of the fight and she stopped. I couldn't believe it. I just stood there for a second dumbstruck. Both dogs were fine, but it just proves that sometimes dogs understand each other better than we will ever understand them. I don't have any other dog fight stories with Phantom. Usually just a nip is all that happens, but I don't know what happened that day. I saw her dad get after this same dog a year later, so maybe they just don't like her.
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