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medoohsa · 05-07-2009, 02:04 PM

Hi Everyone. I have a problem with Starr (she'll be a year old in July) that really concerns me. She's exhibiting some signs of seriously aggressive behavior. I have a 3 year old granddaughter and a 6 month old granddaughter and I can't be worrying about Starr deciding she's not going to "share" me with them.

A month or so ago, I was sitting on the couch, Starr was on her usual perch on the back of the couch, and my 9 year old Sheltie, Libby, was on the floor. Libby walked over and nudged my hand so I would pet her, which of course, I did, and Starr came flying off the back of the couch and snapped at Libby. It startled me and I popped her on the nose, told her "no," and set her on the floor. I DIDN'T POP HER HARD, just enough to get her away from Libby. She didn't squeal or anything. Then I wouldn't let her on the couch the rest of the evening.

Yesterday, we were all outside and I was talking to the neighbors next door who have a Yorkie that's about 6 months old. David was telling me that he and Starr had become great friends and that he reaches over the fence, pets her, and sometimes lifts her over into his yard to play with Layla. While I was out there, Kathy started to bring Layla to the fence, and Starr turned into a demon. She started running up and down the fence line, barking a really ugly, nasty bark. I couldn't get her to stop. Kathy had to pick up her pup and walk away. I was horrified. I just took Starr and Libby inside.

I'm going to ask the vet what to do about her behavior, but she's not due for another appointment for awhile. In the meantime, I don't want her hurting one of my grandbabies because she doesn't want them to come around me.

What do I do? My Sheltie is so laid back, I've never dealt with this kind of aggression in a dog. I'm at a loss.

05-07-2009, 02:04 PM	#1
medoohsa No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 20	Aggression - Disturbingly New Behavior Hi Everyone. I have a problem with Starr (she'll be a year old in July) that really concerns me. She's exhibiting some signs of seriously aggressive behavior. I have a 3 year old granddaughter and a 6 month old granddaughter and I can't be worrying about Starr deciding she's not going to "share" me with them. A month or so ago, I was sitting on the couch, Starr was on her usual perch on the back of the couch, and my 9 year old Sheltie, Libby, was on the floor. Libby walked over and nudged my hand so I would pet her, which of course, I did, and Starr came flying off the back of the couch and snapped at Libby. It startled me and I popped her on the nose, told her "no," and set her on the floor. I DIDN'T POP HER HARD, just enough to get her away from Libby. She didn't squeal or anything. Then I wouldn't let her on the couch the rest of the evening. Yesterday, we were all outside and I was talking to the neighbors next door who have a Yorkie that's about 6 months old. David was telling me that he and Starr had become great friends and that he reaches over the fence, pets her, and sometimes lifts her over into his yard to play with Layla. While I was out there, Kathy started to bring Layla to the fence, and Starr turned into a demon. She started running up and down the fence line, barking a really ugly, nasty bark. I couldn't get her to stop. Kathy had to pick up her pup and walk away. I was horrified. I just took Starr and Libby inside. I'm going to ask the vet what to do about her behavior, but she's not due for another appointment for awhile. In the meantime, I don't want her hurting one of my grandbabies because she doesn't want them to come around me. What do I do? My Sheltie is so laid back, I've never dealt with this kind of aggression in a dog. I'm at a loss.