Help, they usually get along, my boxer mix is very mellow almost very timid, and my beagle mix is hyper and always wants to play...I don't want to get rid of either one, but I'm afraid to leave them alone together...
2006-08-21 15:05:25 · 12 answers · asked by island_gal_808 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I would get rid of the aggressive dog--it's too risky.
2006-08-21 15:11:07 · answer #1 · answered by TigerLilly 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Your boxer mix doesn't shound too mellow if it almost killed your beagle! What you need to do right now is become pack leader to both these dogs or you're going to have escalating problems.
Make sure both of these dogs get plenty of exercise, discipline (meaning rules to follow), do a little obedience work with them at home, and you may have to get a crate for one or both of them to keep them safe when you're not there while you're working on getting control of them.
Beagle puppies are really active and need a lot of exercise, that plus some obedience work will help to calm down the beagle mix. Your boxer mix probably wants to be left alone and is trying to get the beagle to show respect. When you get the respect of both dogs as their pack leader, they should settle down. By the way, if they aren't neutered, that would help.
2006-08-21 15:16:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your 2 dogs both have problems. First of all they have problems with their leader, you, not correcting their issues for them. The boxer/pit has a problems with the beagle's aggressive behavior and took disciplinary action, doggy style, in your stead. You need to correct the beagle's behavior, not the boxer/pit. First you need to establish your leader status with both dogs. Dogs have no respect for humans who are not their leaders. Then you must set aside some time everyday devoted to correcting the beagle's behavior while around the boxer/pit.
An excellent TV show which shows how to do this is "The Dog Whisperer". This show is both educational and very entertaining.
2006-08-21 15:39:50 · answer #3 · answered by James S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That level of aggression from a female PUPPY of that young of age is really bad and can be seen again at any time in the future. I know you don't want to re-home one of them but that is honestly the only way, unless you have enough fenced property to be able to fence them separately and trade dogs in and out of your home at all times. If you end up keeping the boxer/pit mix, you can never safely have another dog/pet while you have her, her aggression drive is too much and you'll spend TONS of money in vet bills having the other pet patched up.
Our dogs would fight like that and the ONLY cure was to separate them at all times. I have kennels, land, multiple secure runs, and was able to do it, they rotate in and out of the home and never cross paths.
So your choices are: 1. Keep them constantly separated. They WILL fight even in your presence, it is just a matter of time. But this is a very difficult option for most people.
2. One of them has to be re-homed. If it is the boxer/pit mix that goes, she can NEVER go to a home with another pet, she must always remain the only dog. Think of what would happen if a child were to try to break them up...I have scars from trying to do that.
In my experience, even if you do consult with a trainer, they will never be reliably safe together again. I know you hate to hear that but I've got a lot of experience with this and it is true.
A female should be less aggressive, and a puppy at that...you should NOT be seeing that level of agression this early.
I know it sucks, but the sooner the better...We spend nearly two thousand dollars patching up a dog after a bad fight and I hope I can save you that....
2006-08-21 15:24:29 · answer #4 · answered by Peachy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to supervise them when they are together, or the next time, the boxer/pit could kill the other pup. Hopefully it was a one time thing, but maybe not. I wouldn't take a chance. Next time the beagle mix may not be so lucky,
2006-08-21 15:13:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a boxer breeder I have to watch out for same sex agression on my fronts, but I would suggest a behaviorist. I dont have problems with mine, but I make sure that there are no dominance challenges that I dont allow. This sounds like it might have evolved out of a dominence issue. A good behaviorist would be able to help. But make sure that the boxer pit knows that you are alpha and will not allow any challeneges.
2006-08-21 15:40:16 · answer #6 · answered by sharlaxle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tried to email you, but you don't have it enabled so I'll just put it here:
Please go to www.doggiebagonline.com/forum
There are a ton of people on this site that can help you and will LOVE to help you with this issue. Many of them have had aggression issues with their dogs at one point or another and have overcome them or are presently having success in overcoming them. It's another message board. The only exception is that the Doggie Bag message board has dog behavior specialist and trainers on it that can help you better than other dog owners on here can. No offense to anyone...just saying.
2006-08-21 15:18:00 · answer #7 · answered by Amber 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to a trainer/behaviorist specializing in aggression issues ASAP!! Don't leave them alone together until this is resolved. There is the very real possibility that you may have to get rid of one of them. Someone specializing in this type of behavior will be able to tell you if they feel this can be resolved. Also, make sure they are both fixed asap if they're not...that can help with many of these problems.
2006-08-21 15:12:46 · answer #8 · answered by talented mrs v 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
If you do nothing, it will take care of itself.
Of course one of them will be dead.
I know there are a lot of people that say the pit is just mis-understood and it is the owners fault. Even if that may be true, pit bulls are a powerful breed and they may not consider their "play" as harmful.
Either get some serious training for both them and yourself or get rid of one of them.
2006-08-21 15:14:42 · answer #9 · answered by Chihuahua Magic 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you just answered your own question. What other choice do you have, other than to get rid of one of them?
2006-08-21 15:11:48 · answer #10 · answered by suz' 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋