she even attacks him when he,s crated
2006-10-26 04:34:47 · 18 answers · asked by BERNICE S 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
my dog did this to start with. She is top of the pack ( we have 4) and she has growled at all the others when they first arrived. I used a gate to separate them. I would put lots of towels or blankets in the pups den/ crate then take one of them out and place it in the room you are with with your older dog. pay your older dog loads of attention and ignore the towel with the pups smell on... gradually move the pups den closer to the room, and start to introduce your older dog on a lead to the pup in the crate if your older dog attacks, snatch the lead back sharply- like u would if he attacked or lunged towards a dog on a walk and say grrrrr no..in quite a gruff voice... after a few times of doing this your dog should realise growling and attacking makes u upset and being calm and quiet makes u happy ( needless to say if you get even 2 seconds of the older dog standing on lead next to the pup crate without growling or attacking give her loads of praise- maybe even a treat ) she will hopefully associate pup with getting praise and food...and being grumpy towards the pup with u being upset and no praise or food...
With my dogs its a girl whos had a go at all the boy pups... someone told me that bitches like to be in charge and i guess this could be the case here she could be trying to tell him shes boss.... All in all ...good luck...ps even when they do get along- im sure they will eventually... i wouldnt leave my pups along with an older dog until they are at least 6 months old... for size and maturity purposes... it makes for much less fighting i find plus after that long you should be pretty confident your ***** is going to be ok with him.
Also remove all food and toys when you first introduce them without the crate--dont give them any reason or thing to fight over.!! gd luck
2006-10-26 12:01:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For one you cannot have a new dog in the same room with the other even if the puppy is in a crate. You have to slowly introduce the puppy. Its like when you bring a new baby home, your not just going to let the dog come up to the baby right? So treat the situation the same. Start by separating them, then leaving something of the puppy's in the other room with the older dog to investigate and go from there. Hope it works out okay.
2006-10-26 04:39:57 · answer #2 · answered by ceci_garcia21 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the older dog probably feels somewhat deserted because of the new puppy and the attention he's getting. It also could be that your older dog doesn't like other dogs. Testing it would be wise before getting another dog, but since you already have the puppy, maybe you can keep them in separate rooms? It's hard to know what to do with a dog attacking a small puppy. Best of luck to you trying to solve the problem!
2006-10-26 04:41:41 · answer #3 · answered by Ally 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A deffo with the baby-gate, they are great.
a muzzle is not the answer unless you are only using it for a short period, you can't have a dog muzzled 24/7... I don't think many people use the crate method in the u.k( well, I don't know anyone who has used it), I couldn't imagine putting my dog in a crate for hours on end i think it is cruel... but anyway that is by-the-by, we treat animals differently here.
my dog used to be a bit dodgy around pups, so I took him to agility classes to get him socialised a bit more with other dogs, I also gave the pup a blanket to sleep on for a few days then transplanted it to the older dogs bed. Lavish attention on your older dog as she probably feels jealous, but don't leave the pup out, also when you are giving treats always give the older dog hers first. but make them both sit, and be strong with the commands, you have to let them know you're in charge.
it worked for me even when we got a cat... good luck, I think the post above was right though you should have tested them before you got it.
ultimately there are times when nothing will work, your last hope may be a behavioural therapist, they are usually pretty good but can be expensive.
2006-10-26 04:56:26 · answer #4 · answered by steve p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First let me highly suggest that you go to your local pet store and purchase a muzzle for your original dog. If there is ever an instance where they were to get loose together you may come home to a blood bath. This will prevent a very unwanted accident!
Introductions need to be very slow and very gradual in this situation. If you intend to keep this puppy as a family member then I would invest in a baby gate also. Get an old shirt that you have worn several times....even sweat in and rub the puppy in it or better yet...put it on the puppy if there is a way to do this. Your scent is vital in this situation.
I can not urge you enough to purchase a muzzle from the pet store. There are muzzles that will allow your dog to still pant and get water but he will not be able to bite the puppy.
If worse comes to worse and you are determined to make this work there is always the option of a an animal behaviorist.
2006-10-26 04:48:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Did you introduce them to each other away from the home and property first. If not you will need to keep them separated for awhile. The older dog considers him/herself as the Alpha dog and sounds very territorial. Use baby gates to separate them in the house this will give them a chance to smell each other and get used to the idea of each other. Then in a week or two introduce them with the larger dog on the leash so you can control him/her if he gets to aggressive.
Sometimes older dogs that have been with a family for a while as a only dog will never tolerate another dog invading what they consider their pack no matter what. Good luck 2 u.
2006-10-26 04:44:40 · answer #6 · answered by dobieloverforever 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you slowly bring them together, have the older dog on a leash and have her sit. Before she has a chance to react pop her a treat. Tell her how good she is. Seperate them again like the previous answerer said. Bring them together again and pop those treats, pretty soon she should start to think, puppy equals treats, this could be a good thing. Also remove anything the old dog values when the pup is around, they get possessive.
Socialize that puppy. Get it out and walking around people and other dogs.
2006-10-26 04:47:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when the other dog is out put the puppy in its bed so its sent is in the dogs territory and it may except it a lot better. give the dog treats when the puppy is in the room then it will associate the puppy with something good and will like having the puppy around
2006-10-26 06:05:35 · answer #8 · answered by dislexic1yen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to discipline her strongly and show it will definitely not be accepted.
Are they the same sex and what breed- you could be in for trouble when they get older and it is not normal for an adult to attack a puppy.
I have a female dog who is the same when it comes to pups outside. She was great with the other dog when he was a pup though and really helped him grow up.
2006-10-26 07:47:14 · answer #9 · answered by Acer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BERNICE
You are gonna have to keep them apart for a while. Slowly introduce them bit by bit for just short times. Your older dog will soon get used to your new puppy, then the fun starts lol Good Luck with them both
2006-10-26 04:57:35 · answer #10 · answered by chass_lee 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋