How Do I Train 7 Month Old Blue Healer Boarder Collie To Quit Chewing On My 3.5 Year Old Westie’s Muzzle?
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I have a 3.5 year old Westie that defends herself around other dogs pretty well, even my brother’s Pit Bull. My boyfriend has a 7 month old Blue Healer Boarder Collie mix that continually chews on the Westie’s muzzle and face. The BHBC will pin the Westie down with one paw just behind her ears and sit on her with her back end and proceed to chew on the Westie. Early on the Westie didn’t get too upset by this but it has gotten out of hand and the BHBC is hurting the Westie. When we try to separate the two the BHBC will lunge at us and bite at us. What do we do?
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Dominate it and put it in a submissive state. Note that I don’t mean to straight up beat it, but pin it to the ground and don’t let it up until it is calm.
When the BHBC gets aggressive towards it’s owners that is a sign that it has no respect for you or your authority. After letting it know that you are the boss, it should start to get better. Also do your best not to let the aggression escalate. Correct the behavior as soon as you see the signs and eventually it should learn to act right.
Good luck.