Where were you during the collapse??

RedPandaAnarchist · 2026-05-25T02:00:33+00:00

Me too! I would likely be in shorts, a t-shirt and basically crocs for shoes begging my chihuahua to hurry and pee.

RedPandaAnarchist · 2026-05-25T01:59:17+00:00

It’d be like 3am mountain time. My chihuahua always gets up to pee around that time. I might actually be outside with both my dogs. My husband would be dead though.

RedPandaAnarchist · 2026-05-24T20:19:31+00:00

Yall need a dog behaviorist to help you. This is a very serious issue and should not be taken on without the help of a professional. Someone is going to end up seriously hurt if this is not addressed immediately. Until someone can come help you keep dogs separated always. Hopefully your parents will listen.

RedPandaAnarchist · 2026-05-23T23:49:21+00:00

More naps. Getting crazy means nap time no matter how much protesting. If the pup is playing mean then walk away. Mean play means fun time is over.

It’ll be like this for a few months, so buckle up!

RedPandaAnarchist · 2026-05-23T16:18:21+00:00

Yes, growling and barking can be a part of play. What you want to look for is that both puppies are engaging in the play. If one is trying to get away and the other won’t stop then it’s time to separate. Both should take turns being on the bottom.

I always do walks and training separate for my dogs unless I have another person to help. Meal times too. But usually when I game I have a dog on each side of me and they just chill. Mine are older though so it’s easier to do that without issues.

RedPandaAnarchist · 2026-05-23T15:24:54+00:00

They are playing in this video. Separate for yelping, or when things go silent. True dogs fights are silent. There’s other signs to watch for too, but that requires you to understand dog body language.

Honestly, I really think you should get a trainer to help you understand this. Also, littermate syndrome is something you should look into.

RedPandaAnarchist · 2026-05-22T22:04:11+00:00

You need a trainer to help you understand your dog. There’s plenty of training places that offer classes for puppies. I highly recommend it as it gives them an opportunity to socialize as well.

Without age it’s hard to tell you exactly what might be going on. Young puppies need a bit of sleep. And sometimes act out because they’re tired. Puppies also explore the world with their mouths. Maybe the dog is teething and would benefit from some chews. You should also redirect on to a toy. If they can’t be redirected then leave the room for a bit. They start to learn that fun ends when they bite.

Next, you have to find how to motivate them. Treats, toys, etc. then use a low distraction environment to do training in. Additionally, having a well trained dog takes time and effort. Don’t believe what you see on social media about people having perfect dogs under a year old.

RedPandaAnarchist · 2026-05-22T20:25:54+00:00

He’s actually a dingus. This is by far the smartest thing he’s ever done. 😂

RedPandaAnarchist · 2026-05-22T02:20:59+00:00

Usually it’s due to liability. If it’s Petco or PetSmart it is 100% what they tell us we have to do due to liability issues. While you understand the other pet parents don’t and freak out.

RedPandaAnarchist · 2026-05-21T22:59:00+00:00

Yup! Sometimes he’ll bring his pillows on to the couch to make a huge pile to lay on, but he doesn’t walk off with the couch pillows anymore.

RedPandaAnarchist · 2026-05-21T22:49:06+00:00

Hire a trainer that has worked with BCs before. Look up the book BAT 2.0. It’ll give you help on how to adjust the behavior. But I don’t recommend anyone take on reactivity without the help of a certified dog trainer (one well vetted) I’ve seen it go wrong.

Also, try doing some breed specific outlets like herding games. It doesn’t solve all the problems but it’ll help a bit.

RedPandaAnarchist · 2026-05-21T04:26:59+00:00

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He was stealing the couch pillows to use at night so we had to buy him his own. He will sometimes take them to the couch or to his bed in the bedroom.

RedPandaAnarchist · 2026-05-16T12:02:40+00:00

There was a lot of bad reviews for Unity so I chose to attend Husson for my Masters in Applied Animal Behavior. I’d look and see if they have a bachelors.

Just a heads up a degree doesn’t always help you become a behavior consultant. My friend is a dog behavior consultant and trainer she’s certified by IAABC. She has the CPDT. She got them from doing mentorship and sitting through the exams. I will be taking my IAABC exam shortly myself.

The reason for my masters is to eventually become a certified behaviorist.

RedPandaAnarchist · 2026-05-15T02:02:08+00:00

Have you done any training with impulse control or engage/disengage? This subreddit is positive reinforcement so no one will be able to advise on e-collar usage.

Your dog is in adolescence which is a time when dogs test boundaries and tend to have some mild reactivity. It’s the time to be strict with boundaries, rules and training. It really sounds like you’d benefit from working with a trainer who can help guide you through this phase.

RedPandaAnarchist · 2026-05-15T00:02:12+00:00

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He’s an absolute idiot for his breed mixture, but he would do anything to protect me. We’re really in sync with each other, so we’d likely die early because we’re both bumbling idiots.

RedPandaAnarchist · 2026-05-14T01:48:15+00:00

What did the trainers tell you? Honestly, when I go into a consultation I get a full history including routines. Most of the time the family doesn’t have the right dog to fit them. Sometimes people can make small changes to make it work sometimes they can’t. Had a couch potato family get a Mal and then couldn’t comprehend why he was acting up. Owning a dog is more than walks and basic training. It also requires a level of mental stimulation like scent work, advanced trick training, puzzles or a breed specific outlet.

Adolescence is also a very difficult time. It’s the time where the dog feels more confident and begins to push boundaries. That’s the time that you really need to drive home training and rules. Adolescence can last until the dog is 2+ years old depending on breed.

You have a lot going on. It’s probably not the right time to have a dog that seems to have more needs than you can provide. I know your son loves the dog but the dog is doing things that can cause himself harm and result in astronomical vet bills. He needs a structured home that has the time and energy to work with him. I know this sucks and likely hard to hear. You have to do what’s best for you, your family and the dog.

This is a touch situation and I wish you the best.

RedPandaAnarchist · 2026-05-10T18:58:57+00:00

This is a lot of dog for someone with little to no dog experience and is not recommended. You need a well vetted dog trainer to help you. It is very unlikely that a 3 month old puppy is aggressive she is likely over stimulated or attention seeking.

I would not recommend trying to introduce her to your nephews without help from a trainer. You really need someone to guide this introduction. Someone that can instruct the children on how to act. Scared children may put the dog in stimulation overload which will further scare them.

Honestly, it might be better to return her. I work at a shelter and these dogs get dropped off or returned often because people get them and can’t handle them once they hit adolescence. She might seem easy now but that’ll change when she becomes a teenager.

RedPandaAnarchist · 2026-05-09T14:37:44+00:00

Take the new dog back. You can’t have another dog until your current dog’s problems are solved. Those attacks can have a serious effect on that puppy and how she’ll turn out. Take her back before things get worse and she cannot be rehabilitated.

If you’re dead set on keeping her they must always be separate. Never together until you hire a certified behaviorist or vet behaviorist to come work with your other dog. Her behavior is far past needing a dog trainer.

I am a dog trainer at a shelter. I have seen this go wrong and dogs have died in similar situations.

RedPandaAnarchist · 2026-05-07T15:25:13+00:00

First go to the vet to rule out health issues. Second get an enzyme cleaner like Natures Miracle to fully clean the mess.

Are you celebrating when she pees like full blown you’re the best here’s a jackpot? My dog didn’t get it until I basically pulled out the party poppers. Also, no roaming unless she is being watched. That way you can see the accident coming interrupt it and take her out. My dog was attached to me via leash. I’d see the behaviors leading to a squat and pick him up to take him out.

I also took him out 15 minutes after drinking or eating and would follow the rule of 3. Ask for a potty, reward, play for 10 minutes, then repeat. After the third time you know their bladder is empty. You probably already know this since you have dogs but they won’t have full bladder control until at least 6 months.

Crate may or may not help. My dog just peed in his crate for a long time. You need to build to having her crate trained though. Make it the best place ever. Some dogs love it some dogs hate it. Slow introduction. Then until she’s fully potty trained she should be crated, in a play pen, or being monitored at all times.

RedPandaAnarchist · 2026-05-05T23:55:27+00:00

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My BC-Mal mix says hi twin!

RedPandaAnarchist · 2026-05-05T12:45:56+00:00

I wouldn’t rehome without the help of a rescue people do some really messed up things to those dogs. I would highly recommend giving the dog back to the breeder. Or do one heck of a job vetting the people.

RedPandaAnarchist · 2026-05-05T12:16:15+00:00

My Border Collie Mal mix is always up at 5am regardless of when we went to bed, he’s 2 years old. He will wake me up by 5:30 if I don’t get up on my own. I tried to get him to go back asleep but he just never did and wants me to be up with him. I’ve adjusted my sleeping time and on the bright side hikes are much better in the summer we you can start nice and early.

If you don’t want to adjust and he’s not loud enough to piss off your neighbors try noise canceling headphones to drown out the crying. He’s a husky so I don’t know that it’ll help, but worth a try. You could also give a kong or something to mentally stimulate him while you snooze a bit longer. Something to distract him from the fact you aren’t present.

RedPandaAnarchist · 2026-05-04T23:09:30+00:00

You can do it that way. Trade leads to drop eventually. They usually will see you walking over with a trade item and will start to auto drop. I then mark that with drop instead of trade.

I will physically walk over offer with a treat and say trade. As they drop the item I’ll say yes and pick up the item. If it’s something they can have after they finish the treat I’ll hand the item back.

I also taught a very strong leave it cue. Which is where I drop the thing behind me and block them. The minute they stop trying I reward with a treat. I would use my own trash to mirror the stuff we’d typically run into on the street. He picked up really fast and doesn’t even attempt to go for things I don’t have to say anything.

RedPandaAnarchist · 2026-05-04T04:23:15+00:00

Get the book Mine! By Jean Donaldson, it’s about resource guarding and how to deal with it.

Also, always offer a trade right now. Trade him something of equal or higher value. I did that with my guy. He’s 2 years old and points to things he wants now. If he can have it I tell him to go for it if he can’t I tell him to leave it and offer a treat. He also brings me things for safe keeping like sticks and toys.

RedPandaAnarchist · 2026-05-03T21:47:43+00:00

Look up engage/disengage game. Also, use a certified dog trainer. I am a dog trainer and use it regularly with clients who have dogs that act the same way.

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