LORI OESTREICH

Thank you for all the helpful information. I have implemented some of these suggestions already. If I have any further questions, I will check back through the forum. Lori

Hi there, Welcome to the forums! Thank you for providing such detailed information. Cases of intrahousehold interdog conflict can be complex, there are various dynamics at play. To better understand your situation, I would need a few more details. My answers to your questions are underlined in this new thread. All three love to fetch a tennis ball and enjoy running to get them. Recently, Indy has jumped on Charlie while low growling and has bit him. I pulled Indy off by her collar, tell her no, and give her a time out in another room for a few minutes to calm her. When Indy jumped on Charlie, did that occur as they were chasing a ball? Did Charlie attempt to get it and Indy blocked him? Charlie has the ball and is running with it each time. I play with them with lots of balls. None of them fetch really. Charlie will get a ball (he holds a different one in his mouth) and will push back the retrieved one with his nose. If he doesn't want to play he will pickup both balls. The girls will bring it back a few feet from me and drop it when I have another ball to throw. Indy has always walked up to any dog with a toy and taken it. With the other aussies Indy's played with, they chase her. Charlie does not and let's her have the toy. I have taken away a toy from Indy, usually by trade because she runs away with it. Sometimes I give the toy back to the dog she took it from or take it away completely. These several occurrences happened when Charlie was running with Indy behind him. I'm not certain Charlie understands social cues from other dogs since he wasn't socialized when little. Not sure if this makes the issue worse. I've noticed Indy lean against Charlie and cut him off before she jumps on him Did all these incidents always occur in presence of toys? Like Charlie is walking towards a toy and she tries to get there first and blocks him? Only when Charlie already has the ball. The times I've seen her cut him off, he already had the ball. I did make a secondary post explaining that Indy jumps on Charlie when we walk down the driveway for a walk. Charlie barks for excitement until we get to the road. How is her bite inhibition? Does she break skin? Leave any marks? The third time she bit him she drew blood in one spot. Looks like a tooth mark. The other times, she has not left any marks. Does Charlie appear emotionally impacted by these incidents afterwards? The last three times seem to have escalated with Indy's meanness. Charlie whines, bites back but hasn't gotten Indy. He whimpered the last two times but recovers fairly quickly. I have Indy in another room and look him over while petting him. I'm sure these occurrences make him more cautious around Indy. Are these happenings rather new or have they been displayed for some time? Indy jumping on Charlie and biting hard are new. She also wants attention from others first when they come to visit. Are these visitors people or other dogs? I mean visitors. The females are intact. Indy has not had her first heat yet. Are you planning on getting them spayed? No, I intended to breed my girls as long as everything was healthy with them. (Indy) Jumps at Charlie with her head against his when he barks going down our driveway for a walk. I keep Indy closer to me on one side now and let Charlie walk out front. He quits barking once we reach the road. Have you identified any trigger for his barking? Excitement. Even if we go everyday or more than once a day. 2. About six months old Indy exhibited a startled reflex when she was woken up suddenly. She would also go after Charlie and lunge at him. I called her name in a relaxed manner. This has now stopped. Did this happen only once or were they repeated episodes? Glad to hear this has stopped now. Repeated episodes. Roughly seven. Indy is sensitive to noise. She doesn't like loud planes from a military site nor does she like thunderstorms. Do you live nearby a military site? How constant is this noise level? What does she do exactly when you say "she doesn't like it?" Indy will run toward the house if we are outside when she hears the low flying military planes or thunder. Inside she will notice the noise for the plane, but thunder she wants a dark room. The military site practices for 2 weeks usually they fly over my house about 4 to 5 times. A sonic boom happens occasionally and that makes her jump. I try to have other noise like the tv or music when the planes are flying around. Thunderstorms though she shakes until they are gone. Luckily, we have seasonal weather so the storms are gone for now. Thanks!

Additionally, Charlie is a neutered male. The females are intact. Indy has not had her first heat yet. Indy will play ball with Charlie sometimes. She has slept next to him and has laid on her back allowing him to sniff her privates. Prior to this behavior Indy has exhibited the following: 1. Jumps at Charlie with her head against his when he barks going down our driveway for a walk. I keep Indy closer to me on one side now and let Charlie walk out front. He quits barking once we reach the road. 2. About six months old Indy exhibited a startled reflex when she was woken up suddenly. She would also go after Charlie and lunge at him. I called her name in a relaxed manner. This has now stopped. 3. Indy is sensitive to noise. She doesn't like loud planes from a military site nor does she like thunderstorms. Below is a picture of my dogs. Charlie (46 lbs), Skye (26 lbs), Indy (44 lbs).

Hello I purchased your program today in hopes of finding training for my dog issue. My household has three dogs, all are unrelated. 1. Charlie (blue heeler/king Charles spaniel) and is 9 years old. He is a submissive dog. He doesn't like to play with other dogs, but tolerates them. 2. Indy (Australian Shepherd) and is 11 months. She is a dominant dog. She loves to play and has played well with other dogs including a male of the same breed. 3. Skye (Australian Shepherd) and is 5 months. She is not submissive or dominant but in between as of now. I would say she is a confident pup. Plays well with Indy, tries to play with Charlie but he doesn't want to. All three love to fetch a tennis ball and enjoy running to get them. Recently, Indy has jumped on Charlie while low growling and has bit him. I pulled Indy off by her collar, tell her no, and give her a time out in another room for a few minutes to calm her. Charlie usually will drop a toy if Indy wants it whether a ball or something else if she walks up on him. These several occurrences happened when Charlie was running with Indy behind him. I'm not certain Charlie understands social cues from other dogs since he wasn't socialized when little. Not sure if this makes the issue worse. I've noticed Indy lean against Charlie and cut him off before she jumps on him. Soon after, she's bitten him. On the other hand, Skye will tug toys away from Indy and they play taking the toy back and forth with no problem. I've had issue with treats too, so I make sure Charlie and Skye eat theirs first while I hold onto Indy and then I give Indy her treat. Also, Indy is possessive with new toys and likes to butt in if I'm petting other dogs. I have blocked her now and keep paying attention to the dog I was petting or I'll walk away from both dogs. She also wants attention from others first when they come to visit. I'm looking for answers to correct Indy's behavior. Indy has completed the AKC obedience training and Skye is taking the class now. 1. Should I not play ball with Charlie and Indy together? Or seperate? 2. Will the program I purchased from you help with this issue? 3. Is there any advice for redirecting Indy? 4. Do you suspect it is resource guarding? If not, what is it? Thank you in advance for your help. Lori Oestreich