Border Lakeland

by **Storm** Tue 16 Jun 2009 - 17:22

My border Lakeland has started growling at some familey member any ideas why.

by **Netty** Tue 16 Jun 2009 - 17:25

How old is he? Is it the same person he is growling out or more than one?

by **Storm** Tue 16 Jun 2009 - 17:58

he is just under 3, it seems to e my mam and my sisters more (female)

by **Vandraco aka Bronzecat** Tue 16 Jun 2009 - 18:18

Storm wrote:he is just under 3, it seems to e my mam and my sisters more (female)

Sensible dog then LOL

by **Storm** Tue 16 Jun 2009 - 18:19

by **Vandraco aka Bronzecat** Tue 16 Jun 2009 - 18:19

Is he still entire? Meaning has he had them chopped off or not? Smile

by **Netty** Tue 16 Jun 2009 - 18:19

Are they doing anything in particular at the time he growls at them or maybe wearing a certain item of clothing that sets him off?

by **Wilsonnw8** Tue 16 Jun 2009 - 18:20

Usually that happens with an over protective dog who thinks he's more dominant than you i.e. he has to protect you, you are not protecting him so he grows to defend you, his pack

Little things like not letting him eat until you say so, making him wait so you always go through doors first will help, and if he looks to you you should stare back at him until he breaks eye contact and looks away. If these are things you already do let me know

My brother trains gun dogs and uses pack mentality to train them I'll ask him but otherwise it seems as though your dog is being protective and needs to be put back in his place - below you

by **Netty** Tue 16 Jun 2009 - 18:22

Plus at the age of 3 now, he'll be starting to become more assertive and dominant. We have 2 entire male Border Terriers and you really do have to lay down the ground rules quite early.

by **Storm** Tue 16 Jun 2009 - 18:26

Ive got 2 males, i have tried eye contact thing and he does back down. He seems to be more protective of my dad.

by **Storm** Tue 16 Jun 2009 - 18:28

OMG sorry tilly im being rude thanks for helping me out.

by **Wilsonnw8** Tue 16 Jun 2009 - 18:30

well if he's protective of your dad you will both have to watch out for these little things, they might seem small and you may think your consistently doing them but as Netty said when dogs reach this age you really need to keep an eye on them.
He shouldnt be protective of anyone because the dominant male protects the pack, if he is being protective he clearly thinks he's dominant.

Good luck!

by **Netty** Tue 16 Jun 2009 - 18:30

You'll need to nip it in the bud as soon as possible. He has to learn that it's not acceptable behaviour. You could use a water spray on jet to squirt at him or a bottle filled with stones that you shake very quickly at him as soon as he growls. Don't speak to him initially when you do it as he will interpret this as the pack joining in with him.

by **Netty** Tue 16 Jun 2009 - 18:32

Another question. Who normally feeds and walks him?

by **Storm** Tue 16 Jun 2009 - 18:33

My mam feeds him me and my dad work them

by **Netty** Tue 16 Jun 2009 - 18:39

Can your Mum give him quick walks too. Then when it's feeding time make him sit and wait with his food in front of him until your Mum tells him ok. It might take a while but it does work. My youngest border was quite food aggressive as a pup so he always has to wait nicely for his before we tell him ok. Everything you do with him, has to be done consistently every single time.

by **Storm** Tue 16 Jun 2009 - 18:42

Ok netty ill try that, hope it works thanks

by **Netty** Tue 16 Jun 2009 - 18:47

No probs......hope he starts behaving himself. The thing with borders and lakeland is that they can be extremely stubborn and have a very strong work instinct so you have to be really firm with them but also reward them when they are doing what you want.

by **Storm** Tue 16 Jun 2009 - 18:48

ok thanks netty ill get the whip lol (joking)

by **Netty** Tue 16 Jun 2009 - 18:49

You'll have to sign up for dog agility....border/lakelands do really well in competition!!!!

by **Storm** Tue 16 Jun 2009 - 18:55

Yer the smallest is fast and i speak from personal experince.

by **Netty** Tue 16 Jun 2009 - 18:57

You want to get yourself down there then. It'll keep you fit too lol

by **Storm** Tue 16 Jun 2009 - 19:06

Omg took me 1hour to catch him last time, never comes back.

by **Netty** Tue 16 Jun 2009 - 19:09

Lol.....well there's a little project for you for over the summer. You can get them trained up!!!

by **Storm** Tue 16 Jun 2009 - 19:13

oh no the one im having trouble with is brill it just the growling. the smaller one only listens to my dad.

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