ginny attacking other dogs

[Cockertime Blues]

Hi there,
Sorry for what you're going through.  You've had good advice on here and very questionable advice from the vet and rescue lady.

I so hope you are able to work through this and don't go the rehoming route.  I would probably have rehomed Mollie once a week by now (she's black BTW) for doing what Ginny's doing, but I never felt like I could pass the problem on.  (Our 2 dogs, one of whom is a worker and one a worker/show x, are the same age, and they fought regularly for a year or more until Alfie figured out who's the boss and that it's not him.)  Mollie will also kick off with some strange dogs she meets but this is mostly because they are overly rude and get in her face or bum, and she won't tolerate it.  Is Ginny just tellling these dogs off for rude behaviour?

I was actually glad of Mollie's fiery nature a few weeks ago because a husky started attacking Alfie quite badly in the woods.  Mollie rushed in to defend him and actually chased the husky off.  It's not often I've seen an upside to her in this respect.

Vet check, behaviourist if necessary, and if no blood is drawn, you may well be able to manage the situation well.  You may always have to "manage" it but I wouldn't give up.  Good luck.

[PennyB]

She has 'snacked' at me and my Dad also recently when asked to do something she doesnt want to do....like getting of the settee.

Ruby began doing this aged 6 months and I was taught and advised to teach her to get off the settee on command. I have since had a fair few dogs in the house on foster and adolescence has a lot to answer for in their gaining confidence as well. Teaching her this would be good for a start rather than expecting her to know - I do it by luring off and then when four feet on ground I praise and treat - in the process of luring her off I would point and the ground and say 'off' firmly. With some fosters I have used a houseline. You can also teach them by using clicker training as well.

As others suggest get yourself help but also help yourself by training/walking separately.

There's more to getting a working cocker than just having a nice pet and its not down to what colour they are.

[ginnygirl]

Thanks everyone. I am worried for Marcus (our yorkie) because of his size and am now keeping them seperate. I feel really deflated and  at the moment think that she would be better off in a home that can meet her needs fully; if I'm being honest I dont think our home does. I'm giving it serious thought.

[Black Red + Yellow]

Thanks everyone. I am worried for Marcus (our yorkie) because of his size and am now keeping them seperate. I feel really deflated and  at the moment think that she would be better off in a home that can meet her needs fully; if I'm being honest I dont think our home does. I'm giving it serious thought.

aww...it's hard try not to beat yourself up....you are thinking of the best for her aswell as all concerned.  Being happy is the most important thing for yourselves and Ginny

[ginnygirl]

Thanks everyone. I am worried for Marcus (our yorkie) because of his size and am now keeping them seperate. I feel really deflated and  at the moment think that she would be better off in a home that can meet her needs fully; if I'm being honest I dont think our home does. I'm giving it serious thought.

aww...it's hard try not to beat yourself up....you are thinking of the best for her aswell as all concerned.  Being happy is the most important thing for yourselves and Ginny

Thanks I need a bit of kindness this week x