Our dog Shadow is 2 years old, and HATES other dogs. She will bark incessantly, and will go so far as to attack the other dog. I have watched the dog whisperer, and tried something similar to what he does when in that situation, but she is very difficult to handle. Any time she sees or hears another dog (except for on TV), she acts agressively by running around by the window and barking. I really want to get a Boston Terrier puppy, but I am worried that we will have nothing but fights, and I would not want to get rid of either dog!
I believe her agression stemmed from the fact that the first day we had Shadow, we had her outside, and a young girl with her min pin came up to us. Her min pin was very very excited, almost agressive, and nipped at shadow's nose. I believe he wanted to play with her, but she was only 8 weeks old, and got frightened. Is it true that puppies have a smell so no other dogs will attack them?
2006-07-06 10:57:58 · 17 answers · asked by glddstgpsy26 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
My uncle's dog is soo aggresive with other dogs. He even jumped my 6 foot brick fence to go next door and fight with the other dog. His dog lives with 1 other dog. The other dog had puppies and the aggressive one didnt attack the puppies- instead he licked the puppies's ears. I never hear of a scent puppies have that protects them, though. I am guessing that your dog might get use to the new dog. It could be risky though.
2006-07-06 11:08:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a very common problem with min pins and chihuahuas. Don't get another dog before you get this one properly trained or the one you have now will teach the new dog its bad habits and you'll have TWICE as many problems. And, no - puppies do have a smell. Sensible adult dogs won't attack a pup because the pup instinctively behaves submissive. But that natural behavior will wear off in a year and then yes, you will have constant fights.
You need to keep her on a leash all the time, even in the house, and train her to behave properly. Get Cesar's book, go to a training class or hire a trainer to help you to help you with this, but let me warn you - many of the people charging big bucks as "trainers" are not very good and may have no more experience than you do - especially with aggression problems. Ask you local vet for a recommendation. Make sure you check out references from their satisfied customers. Check with the BBB for complaints. Look for a trainer who is a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (web site at www.dogpro.org), which allows you to search for trainers in your state. Their requirements for trainers to join are very stringent. And DON'T send your dog away to be trained. It's a waste of money - you can't build a relationship with a dog that doesn't live with you.
If you really watched Cesar, you'll see he doesn't run after the dog yelling, "no, poopsie, no, no, no!" He takes control immediately and persists until the dog stops every single time.
2006-07-06 11:33:07 · answer #2 · answered by Danger, Will Robinson! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to think more about you current dog than just what you want. If you got another it sounds like it would not have a happy ending, especially a small puppy with a Min Pin. Min Pins are small but they have a terrier like attitude, if she thinks it's small enough for her to kill, she'll try. From what you said I think you just need to get your dog out more and get her better socialized. Get it an obedience class, it's never too late. BE SURE to tell the trainer about you specific problems, they may suggest a couple private or semi-private lessons before your go into a larger group.
It you do decide to get another dog remember...twice the food, vet bills, poop, exercise, attention...etc... And you may spend all of you time breaking up fights any way.
2006-07-06 11:24:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have bred MIn Pins for years. They are usually a 1 person dog. They are very high strung and will act at times agressive to anyone or thing they so not feel at ease with. If you are planning on getting another dog make sure it is young enough for the minpin to dominate. Min pins are dubbed The King of Dogs. They are alot of dog wrapped into a very small package.
2006-07-06 11:06:34 · answer #4 · answered by cjocindy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you could get another dog as long as you are prepared that it will take some time and effort for them to get along. Maybe you could consult a dog trainer and have them help you work with your dog and maybe even help find another dog that would be compatible. I think Bark Busters have good trainers, and it is a national organization - pretty sure the website is barkbusters.com.
One of my dogs actually loves other dogs, but he wasn't really around dogs until I got him at 1 year old, so he has no social skills. He will lunge and bark at dogs we pass on the street, but any time I have actually introduced him to friends' dogs and hold him for a minute or two while they sniff, everyone gets along fine.
2006-07-06 11:04:23 · answer #5 · answered by dogma4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We a Min Pin as well, and he is insane. We have another dog that was here before him, a Labrador, and he always bites at her, picks at her ankles, jumps on her, just basically harasses her until she get so sick of it she just get back in his face. Anywhere we take him, he tries to bite all of the other dogs. I just don't think that Min Pins (God love 'em) have the sort of temperament to cohabit ate with other dogs. The only dogs that I have seen that live well with Min Pins are other Min Pins, and you know that having more than one of those could be like running a daycare full of children.
2006-07-06 11:04:14 · answer #6 · answered by jessica_lanelle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recomend getting the other dog and introducing them slowly, if Shadow does not react well place her in a cage. Keep the two seperate and repeat this introduction process often. Eventually the dogs will bond. My neighbor bought a second dog, and although their first dog did not get along with it at first, they soon grew used to each other. Some of the benefits of having two dogs is that you will not have to excersize them as regularly because they will get excersize from each other.
2006-07-06 11:04:11 · answer #7 · answered by FBUnited444 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about the smell factor, but I have a dog that was always protective of the homefront. When she was three, I adopted a male puppy. After a short time, two months, she bacame protective of the pup. After a while, they both became protective of the home and the car and their owners. Not a bad thing for either of them. They learned from each other, and they love us, protect ours. Plus, they now have each other to keep company when we are gone.
2006-07-06 11:03:58 · answer #8 · answered by islandboosky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My family has a min pin and it is extremely territorial. It is a very sweet dog, but can be vicious when it comes to protecting its territory. Shadow may warm up to a new puppy, as long as it can establish dominance quickly.
2006-07-06 11:01:34 · answer #9 · answered by makibear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my dog is exactly like that and what i would do is go ahead get another dog ( only if you can take care of both ) then your other dog shadow will get used to it oh and if shadow starts to bark just think you were the one that said you could do this
2006-07-06 11:02:20 · answer #10 · answered by Rylie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋