My Australian Heeler nips strangers. How to prevent bites on farm?

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Hello I have an Australian Queensland Heeler. Every time a stranger to her comes over she freaks out and starts barking at everyone. She will start to bark and try to nip at them. I am usually the only person that can calm her down. We live on a farm and have workers coming. I am afraid that one day she’ll bite someone and become a liability. Pet's info: Dog | Australian Cattle Dog | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 6 months old | 35 lbs

Maria DVM · Accepted Answer

I would get a trainer to come to your home and work with Penny. It is not a good scenario as you already know to have a dog that we are concerned about biting when you have workers coming over. A trainer can work with you and Penny to get her to accept people coming on and off of your property. I would have a trainer that comes to your house to do this so they can see any triggers there are for her. THank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My Australian Heeler nips strangers. How to prevent bites on farm?

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