We have just added a new male dog into a home that already had two male dogs they have all started marking their terroirty. My main question is should they be kept in locked crates during our working hours or have the run of the laundry room, which is what they have now but there making a mess since they have the run of this room.
2006-09-08 06:11:42 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Are any or all of these dogs neutered? How long have they been together? How do they get along when you are home?
They really shouldn't be marking territory if you've had the newest dog long enough for him to be accepted as part of the pack. I've had up to 3 intact males in the house and they never found it necessary to mark territory.
If they are marking, perhaps the new one isn't totally part of the pack yet and as such, it may not be safe to leave them loose together just yet. Why not crate them for a while and spend some time getting these 3 to form a closer bond with each other before you leave them loose?
2006-09-08 06:17:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had 4 male dogs in the house at once, two were nuetered, two were not. My English Mastiff was not nuetered, but never found it nessacary to "mark" or fight, the pit bull was nuetered at 3 months, and only had problems with fighting "outside" dogs. The BullMastiff cross was also nuetered, but at 9 months, so occasionally he would mark, but not often, and he was also placid. These three had run of my house, and a dog door to a well fenced back yard.(I don't recomend this usually, dogs can be stolen, but I had two stay-at-home neighbors who looked out for them)
My intact Chinese Crested, was a diffrent story, though! He ruled, and would snap and growl at the rest of the boys, so, even though they did what he wanted, I crated him. I knew with the size diffrence, he would be dead in seconds if he managed to wake one of the sleeping giants. He was also the one who marked the most, and once he could not do it anymore, the others stopped, too. I did not have a small room suitable to keep him in, so I found him a good sized crate, and he seemed to do very well.
If you find that you have one dog that starts the problems, then crating him may be your solution. Also, I would crate the new dog until he is fully accepted into the pack, or you may have a fight while you are gone. But, it should work it's self out, fairly soon.
2006-09-08 06:55:50 · answer #2 · answered by jenn_a 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, I never have more than one dog. I will never again own a male dog. I don't believe in crating, especially larger dogs. When I am at work, my dog is in the back yard. When you have more than one male dog there is going to always be a fight over who is the top dog, or alpha male, unless there is one particular leader. Then the other two will fight for their position. I don't think you can win this one.
2006-09-08 06:19:48 · answer #3 · answered by smartypants909 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 4 neutered males living in my home. They were all fixed when they were adults. First of all, I am the Alpha, and they are well aware of this. When I am gone, depending on the dog, I either kenney up, or put them in their play yard. Sounds like you need more time for everyone to get acquainted. Male dogs are just as easy to care for as female, in any number. Just be patient and make sure to neuter them. Good Luck! :)
2006-09-08 06:47:49 · answer #4 · answered by Shelby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At first yes keep them locked up but not together, I also have 3 male dog's and they used to fight real bad, but after they got in trouble and spankings, they stopped fighting and now they all stay together while im at work. But until you know how they are going to act around each other dont leave them home alone all together, they could fight and really hurt each other. You know how men can get about their territory!!! Good Luck
2006-09-08 06:18:49 · answer #5 · answered by none 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
residing below an similar roof should be positive. make positive the buddy knows the limitations and would not interfere along with your marriage. If the buddy likes to flirt with human beings (even a touch) it will be complication for you. Have a sparkling algorithm about bringing different adult men into your position. make positive the buddy has her own room (and loo with bathe if plausible). once you've a huge homestead that's even extra appropriate because it is going to keep issues completely separate.
2016-11-06 21:59:54 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crate them. I have two males and they do this garbage too. When I leave I crate them so they can't go around marking everything.
2006-09-08 06:18:07 · answer #7 · answered by SabrinaD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best thing to do is have them neutered - eliminating all that testosterone cuts down on the chance of fighting big time. If you wait until they start (if they are marking their territory, it will start soon) & then get them neutered, you will have a harder time stopping that type of behavior.
2006-09-08 06:16:26 · answer #8 · answered by mustanglynnie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just make sure one to try to bully another for food
its wrong to keep the in locked crates all day
would you like that
i just think they need to be free to move about a little
2006-09-08 06:19:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure, but going on space I would say laundry room
2006-09-08 06:16:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋