Australian Shepherd Aggressive Towards Certain Breeds

by Victoria
(Gurnee, Illinois)

I adopted an Aussie two years ago. He is six years old. He is very intelligent and can be very loving but he absolutely hates bull type dogs and Malamutes.

When I walk him and encounters other dogs he is friendly and wants to play but if he even sees one of the above mentioned breeds he goes absolutely ballistic. I can’t even get his attention, even with treats when he gets like this.

I’ve tried being patient with him and I’ve also scolded him (but never physically reprimanded him).

How do I handle this? Other than this problem he’s a great dog.

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