Possessive border collie bullying other dog

motas · 12th June 2012, 10:47 PM

Hi. I have two dogs, one is a pure bred bordie collie (bandito) and the other a golden retreiver x border collie x kelpie (bella). I was hoping someone here could help with bandito. She is extremely possessive of anything she can be, it started with a frisbee when she was young but since that got lost she has found anything and everything. Currently it is a pellet she likes to chew on. She is never agressive towards people because she knows well that we are in control but if possible she will run away with the object. If bella goes near whatever the object is at the moment bandito will growl and sometimes bite her (not actually hurting bella though). Bandito will also try to stop bella from eating food and I have to stand there supervising them to make sure bella gets fed. Bella is very submisive as well which i dont think helps and will pretty much let bandito do what she pleases.
Both dogs are well trained with basic commands and discipline and neither would hurt a person or another dog. So far I have tried taking anything she protects away from her but she just kept finding more things and its a bit hard to remove the pellet. I have tried ignoring her which works a little bit and she ventures closer but as soon as i give her any attention she runs off. I have tried telling her off for bullying bella and being protective and she knows she knows what she has done wrong but will just do it again and again.
So would anyone here be able to help me? I'm a bit stuck for ideas.
Thanks.

hollysmum · 12th June 2012, 11:32 PM

I would suggest getting a behaviourist to see what they are doing first hand and to advise you accordingly

Not sure where you are in order to recommend someone so unless you are in WA I prob can't recommend anyone, hopefully you will get some recommendations here

motas · 12th June 2012, 11:57 PM

Country victoria. Will see if theres any around.
Thanks.

Embercide · 17th June 2012, 9:11 PM

It's cause you named him Bandito

We have the same problem with our dog Maximum Buff.
Thinks he's bigger than he is and everything he does is to the MAX

broccoli · 17th June 2012, 9:16 PM

Yes, I'd definitely call in a professional. This could end up very badly, so I wouldn't just try things, I'd want to get the right advice and know that I was approaching the problem in a way that was going to work.

SupremeMoFo · 17th June 2012, 9:16 PM

What happens if you take something away from her and give it to Bella, out of interest?

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Originally Posted by Embercide

It's cause you named ~~him~~ her Bandito

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motas · 17th June 2012, 9:45 PM

Yes its a girl, we did not name her. She is named bandito because she is white with black and the black on her face looks like a mask. If I take something off her and give it to bella she follows bella around trying to take it out of her mouth until bella gets distracted and drops it then bandito grabs it and runs off.

12th June 2012, 10:47 PM	#1
motas Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,283	Possessive border collie bullying other dog Hi. I have two dogs, one is a pure bred bordie collie (bandito) and the other a golden retreiver x border collie x kelpie (bella). I was hoping someone here could help with bandito. She is extremely possessive of anything she can be, it started with a frisbee when she was young but since that got lost she has found anything and everything. Currently it is a pellet she likes to chew on. She is never agressive towards people because she knows well that we are in control but if possible she will run away with the object. If bella goes near whatever the object is at the moment bandito will growl and sometimes bite her (not actually hurting bella though). Bandito will also try to stop bella from eating food and I have to stand there supervising them to make sure bella gets fed. Bella is very submisive as well which i dont think helps and will pretty much let bandito do what she pleases. Both dogs are well trained with basic commands and discipline and neither would hurt a person or another dog. So far I have tried taking anything she protects away from her but she just kept finding more things and its a bit hard to remove the pellet. I have tried ignoring her which works a little bit and she ventures closer but as soon as i give her any attention she runs off. I have tried telling her off for bullying bella and being protective and she knows she knows what she has done wrong but will just do it again and again. So would anyone here be able to help me? I'm a bit stuck for ideas. Thanks. __________________ jeepmods.weebly.com

12th June 2012, 11:57 PM	#3
motas Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,283	Country victoria. Will see if theres any around. Thanks. __________________ jeepmods.weebly.com

17th June 2012, 9:11 PM	#4
Embercide Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 1,702	It's cause you named him Bandito We have the same problem with our dog Maximum Buff. Thinks he's bigger than he is and everything he does is to the MAX __________________ OCAU IRC Stats: www.embercide.com/ocau/ It's the 90s all over again!

17th June 2012, 9:45 PM	#7
motas Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,283	Yes its a girl, we did not name her. She is named bandito because she is white with black and the black on her face looks like a mask. If I take something off her and give it to bella she follows bella around trying to take it out of her mouth until bella gets distracted and drops it then bandito grabs it and runs off. __________________ jeepmods.weebly.com

12th June 2012, 11:32 PM	#2
hollysmum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Perth Posts: 153	I would suggest getting a behaviourist to see what they are doing first hand and to advise you accordingly Not sure where you are in order to recommend someone so unless you are in WA I prob can't recommend anyone, hopefully you will get some recommendations here

17th June 2012, 9:16 PM	#5
broccoli (Taking a Break) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Perth Posts: 6,312	Yes, I'd definitely call in a professional. This could end up very badly, so I wouldn't just try things, I'd want to get the right advice and know that I was approaching the problem in a way that was going to work.