what if my puppy is having problems with my dog and they play fight when it sounds like they are reallyfightin

Answer 1

Some dogs like to play rough. Keep an eye out. As long as they aren't actually hurting each other or drawing blood, I would think there was no problem, just dogs being dogs.

Answer 2

Depending on how young the older dog is, puppies generally get pretty rough with each other when they play. That's how puppies learn about boundaries with in a group of dogs.

Your older dog might be feeling like a puppy right now with the new addition, and in time it will taper off. The older dog should be able to let the younger dog know when play is happening and when it's over. That's where the older dog will do the teaching.

Watch for food aggression and problems over space in the yard, or even over where they rest. If you don't see problems in those ways, then they are doing what dogs like to do.

Answer 3

Dogs that play and wrestle often make a lot of noise. They growl, they bark and they snap. It's the equivalent of a sibling wrestling match complete with the trash talking.

I wouldn't be concerned about growling or even biting or tugging. Part of puppy development is learning when playful nipping and wrestling behavior crosses the line. If your puppy is playing and bites the other dog hard enough to make the other dog yelp or whine in pain, you need to monitor the situation. The yelp is the people equivalent of saying "Uncle" or "Not so rough". Instinctually, the puppy should back down.

I wouldn't be concerned about "the dogs sounding like they are really fighting". It's part of the fun and a part of puppy development. Just monitor the situation and make sure that the noises are truly playful. If things look like they are turning aggressive or are getting out of hand, separate the dogs.

Answer 4

I am not really sure what your question is to be honest. They play fight when it sounds like they are real fighting? Was just a bit contradicting. Anyways if they are infact play fighting which usually consists of a very relaxed body and pouncing around with growling it should be fine. Puppy sometimes play aggressively. If they are for real fighting (ex: stiff bodies, prolonged eye contact, and no pouncing) then I would try to take them for walks together one on each side of you everyday so they get used to working together without fighting I would put a muzzle on both while doing this. When they are together in the house mave a muzzle on the dog that usually snaps first or if both do them put it on both. Dont leave them alone together. You sould try to get a professional trainer to help. Or just give one away as horrible as it sounds.

Answer 5

for now keep their only time together supervised. when you cant be around to watch them put the puppy in a crate for their own safety. it takes time for an older dog to except a new puppy. if there together and problems arise say NO in a low loud voice and then separate them. but also keep in mind that your older dog may growl at the puppy or snap at him a warning and you should let this occur so the puppy learns some doggy manners. as long as no ones seriously being to aggressive don't intervene.

Answer 6

Give them time.They will like each other.And also,These are signes of agression.

1.Ears pointed down
2.Hair on back of neck standing up
3.Tail in between legs
4.There growl in deep and low
5.Teeth showing

If ANY of these signes accure,then pick up the puppy and pet the puppy's hed and pet the dogs head and keep them close to each other like there noses,You might wanna keep the puppy inside and keep doing this daily.Until they get use to eachother.

Answer 7

If puppy is not getting hurt and the adult dogs not being mean he/she is only letting the pup know who is boss just watch over them to makes sure it does not get out of hand, the pup should learn boundaries.

Answer 8

just keep an eye on them. i have a pitbull and a new chihuahua puppy. my pitt weighs 70 lbs to the chis 1.2 lbs. they play together all the time. you just have to watch them and if the new puppy gets hurt from something your dog did, make sure you scold him right away. sooner or later, your dog will realize that it needs to be careful with the pup and will play with your puppy at a puppy level. but make sure you keep an eye on them till your pup gets bigger! but its a good sign that they play, at least you know they like eachother!!!

Answer 9

It's just the big dog showing he's the dominant dog. Little dog will learn it quick enough.

Answer 10

just big one trying to toughen little one up......puppy will run away or stop playing if the big one has hurt it