that we've had since a puppy, won't leave him alone!! Our Shepherd licks and "grabs" the new dogs head (it doesn't appear to hurt him) and won't let him sit to even rest!! How do we stop this?? (We've tried a squirt bottle and just physically stopping him.) Our shepherd just wants to play, but the new one doesn't want to. Do we let them work it out? We were also told about putting chile pepper on the new dogs head so the shepherd won't lick it.
2006-10-29 11:28:21 · 9 answers · asked by starryhalo22 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
By nature your first dog is just happy no need to shock him with peppers. more than anything you'll have to separate them for a portion of the day once the puppy gets really sick of it they will duke it out in their own dog way. they have to figure out on their own how the dynamics of the house will be established. They are around the same age but the Shepard may think he's caring for the other (that's why the licking) i don't know how long it's been since you've had both but you should give them a reasonable amount of time to hash it out amongst themselves. keeping in mind the new one is tired give him a resting spot that's quiet and just for him. same should be done for the Shepard so there is down time. It may take a bit, good luck!!!
2006-10-29 11:36:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is it about chilli pepper and some of you people? Don't uae chilli pepper. Your dogs will work it out. German Shepards are herding dogs and they will herd anything. Including other dogs and even small children. Don't worry he won't hurt your new pup. The pup will soon learn how to deal with your Shep. I have been raising and training GSD for 12 yrs and they soon will become the best of buddies. Just remember now that you have brought another dog into your pack you will soon begin to notice them both trying to esrtablish themselves within the pack. Your Shep has already established himself within your pack but now there has been a new pack member introduced and he will have to re-establish himself whithin the pecking order of the pack. As will the new pup. After awhile you may notice conflict between them, Posturing, Growling, maybe even some napping at each other. This is very normal behavior when a pecking order is being established. You must still remember that you are the Alpha and you must correct them when they exibit this behavior. It will re-enforce to them both that you are the dominant leader of the pack and that you will not tollerate this behavior from either of them. If verbal correction does not work? And it may not? You can do perform the (Alpha roll) on both of them at the same time and they will soon learn who is the boss. Usually after doing the alpha roll a few times on even the most dominant natured dog it only takes a verbal correction after that to get willing compliance and respect for the alpha of the pack . Good luck
2006-10-29 19:51:05 · answer #2 · answered by Dogman 5/O 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The shepherd is probably curious about the new dog and is probably trying to assert dominance over him since he has invaded her territory. Keep them separate for a while, the new dog needs to get used to the house before you introduce (or in this case reintroduce) him to your shepherd. Let the dogs get used to each other's scents before letting them interact. When the new dog seems to be more comfortable with the house and the shepherd is no longer trying to get to the new dog, you can allow them to interact through a screen or gate. When it appears both dogs are relaxed you can probably start to allow them to introduce themselves. At first only allow them to interact with each other under supervision with both on leash.
Do it at the dogs' pace, don't try to hurry it along.
2006-10-29 11:38:51 · answer #3 · answered by Wendy C. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DON'T USE A CHILLIE PEPPER!!! Whoever told you that dosen't deserve pets! How would you like chomping down on one of those?
I'd say that unless your one dog is hurting the new dog let them work it out. Eventually the new dog will assert itself and let the other dog it's had enough. If it dosen't then I'd recomend obediance school for your first dog so it will listen to you when you tell it to stop.
2006-10-29 11:33:26 · answer #4 · answered by gitana_diosa 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Our Germ. Shep does the same thing only to our cats. She puts their whole head in her mouth and then licks them. She just wants to play . The cats are always slobber heads!
2006-10-29 11:40:38 · answer #5 · answered by blackjack 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will eventually work it out. They'll probably fight and stuff for about a week or two. I wouldn't put pepper on it's head. D: What if it gets in one of their eyes?
2006-10-29 11:30:46 · answer #6 · answered by Serena T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can try it. But if the smaller dog doesnt seem to bark then just let them settle it. The shepard will learn that if he doesnt then to bug off
2006-10-29 11:32:09 · answer #7 · answered by Kim p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's normal...it'll stop eventually...the dogs are figuring out who will be dominant, don't try to stop it unless it becomes obviously violent.
2006-10-29 11:34:56 · answer #8 · answered by Redawg J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the sheperd wants to play :)
2006-10-29 11:47:49 · answer #9 · answered by sarah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋