Rough collie...age 9.5 has attacked my other rough coliie age 12....................

lilacben | 19:05 Thu 01st Apr 2010 | Pets

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This has happened three times now/ The first time was when my old girl was eating her dinner (she has always taken a long time) Ben walked pass her (which he has always done) but then attacked Amber for no reason. 2nd time was when I had a fall and fell over him, he got up and went straight across the room and attacked Amber for no reason. Then last night once again he just walked past her and attacked for no reason. My poor little girl is so placid and I feel so sorry for her. I always grab Ben by the collar.neck and pull him off. which I know I shouldnt really do why is he doing this.? they have always been together for the past 9.5 years.

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carmalee

sounds as though there is a bit of confusion with Ben as to his position in the family and he's reasserting his place as below you but above Amber. Clearly his attack behaviour is upsetting for you and Amber but I'd resist reprimanded Ben too much as this will lead to further confusion - rather just seperate, say okay Ben, that'll do. I know it's upsetting but if you try and raise Amber's status you will make it worse. (Sneak her away from him and give her lots of cuddles!)

jules77

I would feed them in separate rooms. If Ben is showing a complete change in his personality/behaviour, I would get him checked over by a vet to make sure there is nothing amiss.

tamborine

the dog doesn't want the bitch in his pack, nor does he want her to feed where he could. Animal behaviour I'm afraid - they should be separated; time for one to move on.

kita1

I would get them BOTH checked over by the vet.

He could possibly be attacking her because he senses something is wrong with her. It maybe something you cannot see as yet.

Dogs can smell and sense many things we cannot - just take for instance dogs that are trained to indicate when their owners are about to have an epileptic fit - the owners don't even know themselves that they are about to have a fit. Other dogs can actually 'smell' cancer.

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