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I have a 2yo collie X. She has been well socialised since a puppy. She is walked regularly. She is generally under control, stays with me on walks, sits, stays etc when told, normally is no problem whatsoever.

With other dogs she is normally no problem whatsoever BUT when my mums labrador is out with us who she grew up with she becomes very different. Any female that comes near him she will attack, she never attacks badly, just makes alot of noise and launches herself at them but it literally lasts 2 seconds and she will return to normal again and act as though it never happened- literally 2 seconds. She has never done any damage to another dog but obviously one of these days shes going to come across a dog who wont take crap off her and im not really up for a vet bill!

Ive tried smacking her and believe me i havnt been soft on her, ive tried shouting at her. I just dont know how to curb this behaviour! It appears to be just jelousy over i suppose what she considers to be 'her man'

I considered trying NAF calm for dogs which is for anxious or excitable dogs but is this an anxiety issue?

Shes been neutered.

Dont know if its any sort of hormone issue?
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Another often commonly suggested thing on here is using lemon juice out of a jif squirty lemon, dogs HATE citrus stuff so.... that might be a good deterent when she does it....

not sure of other ideas...... sorry!
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Does your Mum's lab come out with you very often?
Just trying to guage how big a problem it is for you.

What happens if you put her on a lead when you see another dog approaching? At least that way you can keep her under control and prevent harm to another dog and a huge vet bill!

Is there anywhere you can walk where its highly unlikely you will come across other dogs when you are with the lab?

Could you borrow an electric collar and try that?
 
Quite often. He has alot of skin problems so quite often cant go walking when hes having an outbreak, hes at the vets atm actually having another outbreak
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but whenever hes well he comes with us. Its only females she attacks, takes the word bitch to a new level doesnt it!

Electric collar sounds great! Where can i purchase one of those?
 
They are pretty expensive actually, make sure you start at the very lowest level and always shout NO first and then zap if she doesn't obey. Don't ever zap for something she doesn't realise is wrong.

The trouble with electric collars though is that some dogs are too intelligent and just when you think you have conquered the problem and take the collar off - they know!!

Have to admit that I really would only advise them for very dangerous problems such as sheep worrying but if you can find no other way it might be worth a try.

Some people are very anti them - so I may well get shot down in flames for suggesting it!!!

Looks like you can hire one from these people
http://209.85.229.132/search?q=cache:9a3...=clnk&gl=uk
 
I am not against electric collars but I do think people should only use them after instruction from experienced trainers. You do have to get the timing exactly right or you can do more harm than good. You could try one of the collars that squirt liquid first to see if that works. In the meantime if you don't walk very often with your Mums dog I would just keep yours on lead if there is any chance of other dogs being around.
 
You need to make yourself familair with her body language and nip the behviour in the bud b4 she even gets a chance to lunge, your bitch is at the top of the pack and is behaving in a natural pack manor by keeping other dogs away from the male (her pack) this behaviour tells other dogs to "steer clear" This behaviour she displays is clear and obvious to any other dog, but it's an unwanted bahaviour from your point of view because it makes her looks like a savage beast
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This is a common behaviour, my whippet boy would do this if he could, but he will look to me, and I WILL be staring at him at that exact moment, and it's enough to tell him im aware of intentions, and he knows the consiquence
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Get a check chain on her to give her a clear reprimand, check her and pull her to your side via a check with the chain and tell her LEAVE IT, in your most dominant and firm voice, this way u have claimed her place in the pack and u have blocked her move to step forward, she should eventually learn to say by your side rather then take the reprimand.
You could also choose to go down the positive reward route and introduce a clicker and teach her he LEAVE IT command via a clicker.
I prefer a firm stance, so my mouth and strength do the job
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My boyfriends parents have one of my puppies sisters (as well as 2 other ridgies) and we all go walking together alot, obviously as litter sisters they have had the odd spat or can get a bit too much when they are playing we use a squirty bottle with water in if they don't listen the first time it works a treat! Definitely seconbd catching the behaviour early as with every kind of training be it horses, dogs or even kids prevention is easier than cure!

Good Luck
 
Shes five now and she never does this anymore! Think it was just her going through the terrible twos tehehe. Just looking through old posts for giggles :)
 
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