Yes I remember Marmite well from puppy class. A puppy who ignores the other puppies in the class is different from one who plays with the other pups. It is very common for Border Collies to be “stand-offish” and prefer the company of their own pack or their humans to other dogs. We see this often in puppy class. At the park Marmite can choose to move away from a dog she prefers not to interact with. When a puppy or dog is brought into your home, she cannot escape and this makes her very stressed. That is the most likely reason why she is acting aggressively.

I would suggest that you introduce any doggy visitors to her away from your home first so that she can interact with them on her own terms. This needs to be done a few time so she an become familiar with them. Once you have done that, you can bring the visiting dog to your home – best to bring them home from the park together. Keep the visiting dog on the lead so that you can prevent it harassing Marmite who can retreat and walk away, if she chooses.

Let me know if you need more help and I will recommend a behaviourist who can help you at home.

Julie

I have a very friendly 9 month old border collie. She is really good around people including kids, but she gets very aggressive when someone with a puppy or dog comes to visit us.

She did attend puppy socialisation classes, and she did very well. She was calm, and ignored all the other puppies.

In the park she is good and actually very submissive towards other dogs, but the moment a strange dog comes into our yard, she becomes nasty.

We have a jack russel as well, and the two of them are best friends. The jack russel gets along well with other dogs, even in our yard, he just wants to play with them. The border collie gets jealous and nasty and will herd the other dog away from the jack russel and all the people.

Can this territorial behaviour be changed?

Thanks

Marianda

My in-laws 3 month old female Rottweiler puppy was stolen on 21 January 2012, Strand. Our roughly one year old Rottweiler was stolen last night, 8 February 2012, also in the same area in Strand. Please we need to stop this inhumane sport of dog fighting.

1. Top and Bottom must screw together (no clips)
2. More than 16% Vents – includes door
3. Strong clip holding door at top and bottom

We do not supply clip on drinking bottles but I am trying to source one for you.

We are looking to travel with our pet via an international airlines (Flying via South african and Emirates ).
Thus are interested in purchasing an IATA approved Crate.

Please do let us know if
Plastic Travel Crate 680x510x470 R760.00
1. Is the above crate IATA approved
2 is it mentioned in the paperwork that comes with the crate that it is IATA approved
3 Do you have in crate water drinker bottles?

I am looking to purchase this immediately please respond at the earliest

Further i am based in Francistown Botswana – you may send the crate via courier (DHL) and i shall pay for it here
The money owed to you could be transfered through FNB

Regards
Harsha

You are off to a good start! Yes,crate training is an excellent idea and is incredibly easy if you start from day one. Yes his travel box will be perfect for the first few weeks as most of the time your puppy is in there, he will be sleeping. I actually cover the wire cage with a sheet when I want my puppy to settle especially at night as this creates a den-like atmosphere.

I would buy an extra large wire crate and cordon off part of it to make it smaller. You could even use his travel box inside to take up some of the space (with the door closed) or just use a piece of board instead.

You are very welcome to come down to the club to watch some classes in the meantime. I am sure you will pick up some useful tips. Also, once you have signed up, you can borrow books from our library.

Look forward to meeting your new arrival

Julie

Plastic Travel Crate 780x600x600 R1095.00

If you could please let me know if you know of any stockists in this area i would greatly apreciate your assistance

thank you

Jenna