We just got a new dog about 10 tens ago. The older dog, Max, keeps barking and growling at the new dog. The new dog barks and jumps like it wants to play with Max. Then Max then just runs upstairs or downstairs and hides. What should I do to help them get along?
2006-12-02 08:04:09 · 9 answers · asked by Peter 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
They are probably both male. Two of the same gender (especially male) could mean problems. The dominant dog may feel threatened to lose control. You can play in to this hierarchy by letting the Max know that he is the boss. You can do this by petting it first or showing it more attention when both dogs are present.
2006-12-02 08:11:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Initially I would seperate them by a kiddie gate or better yet a carrier for the new guy. While using the carrier method you will need to put the carrier in a central location, let the older dog investigate to his hearts content for a medium amount of time, like an hour max. Then when you release the new dog keep him behind the fence.....don't give him the run of the house. You continue to do this throughout the day at intervals for about a week, older guy should have had his fill of smells, should get the idea that this new guy is here to stay. Then it will take time for them to get the pecking order intact. Good luck
2006-12-02 16:14:54 · answer #2 · answered by rural diva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Introductions should be slow and pleasant. Ideally, you should have allowed them to meet on neutral territory, such as a walk around the block first for them to get accustomed to each other.
I suggest you do start walking them together, so that they can become more comfortable with each other.
Get them both involved in basic obedience.
Give them lots of praise, attention, and treats when they are in presence of one another to help them associate each other with good stuff.
Do not punish or get angry at the older dog...a new dog is in HIS home....it will take him some time to get used to the idea, and also for these two to work out "pack order" among them.
Keep all encounters supervised for a while, to be sure nothing gets out of hand.
What kind of dogs are they?
Also, if they are spayed and neutered, that will also help!
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2006-12-02 16:31:20 · answer #3 · answered by libertydogtraining 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, you must makethe dogs understand that YOU are the boss, and yell at the new dog when he jumps at the older one. Then Always feed the older one first and pet and play with it first, and make the new one wait its turn until the older one is finished. Sounds mean, but that is how the dog pack runs. You are the head of the pack, Max is second in command, then the new dog. The new dog is trying to displace Max in the family and become your favourite. DO NOT LET THIS HAPPEN, or you will have one very unhappy Max who will begin to act out against you.
2006-12-02 16:11:08 · answer #4 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Nothing, give the old dog time.
Our cow dog mix was very cruel with this pup we got. After a couple days instead of snarling at the pup he has finally excepted her.
We have 4 dogs, 2 were (I feel sorry for them) cases. It takes time...
Good luck!
2006-12-02 16:10:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you feed Max first, give him attention first, etc. so he doesn't feel as if the new puppy in enroaching on his territory. Also, keep the puppy from trying to get Max to play until he starts to warm up to the new puppy more.
2006-12-02 16:18:11 · answer #6 · answered by lickitysplit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they will adjust i have a 8 year old dog and then i got my husky pup and she is very playful....the pup will get the hint that the other one doesnt wanna play eventually but it will just take some time...try to play with your new dog to keep some stress off of your older dog
2006-12-02 16:11:32 · answer #7 · answered by devjazz2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing really just show the older dog a little more love and when fedding feed him first that will atleast show the hierarchy but really i dontthink the young dog has a problem with that it is just being a puppy so really they will work it out themselves just keep an eye on them so nothing get out of hand.
2006-12-02 16:09:11 · answer #8 · answered by neilmccalister 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give them time.
2006-12-02 16:07:01 · answer #9 · answered by st.lady (1 of GitEm's gang) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋