My 3 year old dog, Tessa, is really jealous of my 11 year old dog, Blackie. They were both abused in their former homes. No matter how much attention we give her, she is always wanting more, and if we pet Blackie, we have to pet Tessa. She will freak out and start barking at Blackie, is she jealous because of her history? She was beat by a man, with anything he could beat her with. Does she do that because of her history?
2006-11-13 03:08:40 · 10 answers · asked by mistymountain_999 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I have two dogs that each demand attention when the other is getting it. Neither were abused to our knowledge, but here's what helped us...
We ignore the one demanding the attention. We don't even look into their eyes. About 30 seconds or so after the dog stops the behavior, we reward them. Our dogs eventually learned that it's more benficial to them to not be pushy. If you watch a pack of wolves, you will see that the alpha decides when and for how long he will pay attention to the pack members.
With mine, ignoring the bad and rewarding the good really really works.
I've even gotten mine to the point where I can take one of them in the yard and play while leaving the other in the house. Neither of them are happy about it and sit at the door, but there's no howling, barking, and scratching at the door anymore.
Good luck!
2006-11-13 03:24:19 · answer #1 · answered by KJ 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
KJ's advice is excellent - follow it. If you find that Tessa is being especially persistent (she has a history of getting attention when she behaves this way) and she carries on for several minutes, take her to her bed or crate to lie down, then return to Blackie and pet him. If she gets up from the bed and comes back to you, take her back. When you are done with Blackie then call Tessa to you or take her out of the crate and pet her. As KJ said she will eventually figure out that being patient pays off.
2006-11-13 03:54:48 · answer #2 · answered by melissa k 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What you will learn about dogs through dog psychology is that when a dog is behaving in a way that you don't want, petting it or showing it any kind of affection is only telling that dog "this behavior is acceptable...do it some more." That's why she hasn't stopped. She thinks you like it! Originally, she probably did it because of jealousy. But, what you will notice in real dog packs is...pack leaders will either ignore a dog acting that way, or they will let the dog know that that behavior is unacceptable by diciplining it.
2006-11-13 03:59:36 · answer #3 · answered by AJailah T 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I found out that praising the dog and talking to her and holding her, she will feel confident about herself. Maybe taking her for a walk, just her, will help to. You need to do the same thing to Blackie and Tessa has to witness the praise, if you praise both of them daily, saying what good dogs they are etc. it will solve your problem, I have three dogs, a cow dog, a lab mix, a lab, all of them where not cared for and strays when we took them in. They all get along really well and they even get along with my three cats. They are all wonderful pets, but it took time and lots of praise to get them there.
2006-11-13 03:22:32 · answer #4 · answered by mimi 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, the dog craves positive attention, and he doesn't want anything else to interfear. Try petting both dogs at once, and correcting the dog with positive discipline. You may want to get a squirt bottle, and every time the dog barks or growls at the other dog, squirt the dog in the face with water, and then say NO in a firm voice. That way you are not spanking and reminding the dog of its past, and you can discipline positively instead of physically. :o) Good Luck!
2006-11-13 03:28:11 · answer #5 · answered by Jenna 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You have to show her that you are in charge and not her. Tell her no in a calm, assertive tone and do not let her continue the behavior. Watch The Dog Whisperer on National Geographic channel. Also check out the website.
http://www.dogpsychologycenter.com/
2006-11-13 08:55:51 · answer #6 · answered by MANDYLBH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, she would not act like that due to her history, but to the fact she is dog that does not like to share. Especially if it came from an abusive background, then into your loving arms, she is being extremely jealous, because she is treated kindly by you and does not want you bestowing your love on another dog.
2006-11-13 03:31:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have by no potential had any of my canines grow to be jealous of a pup, yet I have had them grow to be jealous of a clean older canines entering the kinfolk. today you should grant both canines equivalent quantity of interest so that you're older one doesn't grow to be overly jealous of the recent pup. the subsequent thanks to flow about that is in the journey that your older canines is turning out to be too mean with the little pup, that you're pup is yiping, you purely tap your canines on the butt or nostril, not too problematical yet only a company tap that shall we him recognize what he's doing is inaccurate. It also facilitates in case you commence out in a small room with both. on each and every occasion your older canines treats your new pup with kindness then you praise your canines, by petting him and giving him a lot interest he will commence to understand the further perfect he performs with the pup the further interest he receives from you. yet another tip your canines is exhibiting whose boss, so that you're going to ought to grant him so leway so he can instruct whose in charger around the residing house. i desire this allows and each and every thing seems ok! :)
2016-11-29 02:33:30 · answer #8 · answered by lesure 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she does this because the dog doens't know who's in charge. try this. when she starts the behavior. roll her over onto her back and hold her there.. if she gets back up do that again and be firm..don't forget to use the word NO... eventually you should be able to condition her to stop this.
2006-11-13 03:13:33 · answer #9 · answered by TimeWastersInc 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
just work with you're dog
2006-11-13 03:39:26 · answer #10 · answered by Flowers 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋