he's going o.s for work for a couple of years. he's a great mate and his kelpie's great. Its just my border collies scared of him.he's deffinately not the alfa dog when it comes to those two. They still get on well but should i displace my dog in his own home like that.
2006-12-02 17:57:11 · 7 answers · asked by eLad 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
i also have another dog (jack russel) but there are no pblems with either of the other two with her
2006-12-02 20:59:29 · update #1
No, you don't distress your dog in his own home to help a friend out with his. I had the same thing happen, my friend and her husband were separating and they had a Golden Retriever. He was a beautiful dog, well mannered and loving. Problem was I already had a dog and when the other dog came into my house my dog was not happy. It hurt very much not to be able to help my friend out but my dog took priority. They found another good home for theirs and we all lived happily ever after.
2006-12-02 19:48:49 · answer #1 · answered by patti duke 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its basically like getting a new animal if you think about it. At first all dogs are like that until they get to be around each other and get an understanding, you will still have a few times where they might bark at each other but in the end they usually are fine. I've got three dogs which I bought at three different times (about a year to a year and a half apart) and now all three of them play all the time even the dauchand. Every now and then they do still fight about the dog food.... If your friend isnt leaving right away have him bring the dog over and you 'trial' keep him. If it doesn't work out then explain it to him, if hes a friend he'll understand.
2006-12-02 18:05:17 · answer #2 · answered by tigerslove83 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be pretty rough on your own dog, so the decision is up to you to decide...Just how dominant the kelpie is, or how much that dominance will affect your own dog..That would be a tough choice to have to make..Is there any way that the dogs can be housed separately? Like, one indoors and one out? A yard on each side of the home? Take turns being indoors?
I have brought home rescued dogs that were dominant, but thankfully I had fenced yards, front and back, so they would take turns being in the house, seldom even seeing each other..but we would all be indoors at night, and they would do OK, with supervision.
Another help would be to get involved with training your own dog. something challenging, such as first the basic obedience commands, and then move on to agility or herding trials. Anything competitive will give your own dog more confidence and a sense of security and being appreciated, and he will be having so much fun..
2006-12-02 18:02:54 · answer #3 · answered by Chetco 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Q: I've heard that crate training is an excellent way to train a dog any age. What are the Do's and Don'ts of crate training?
A: Yes, crate training is an excellent training tool. Any wild canine will secure a small, snugly fitting space to call its own. This space represents security to the dog. In its den, it cannot be attacked or bothered, so it is able to relax fully. This instinctive desire for a secure den is the basis of the psychology behind using a crate as a training aid.
Guidelines for Crating Puppies and Older Dogs
9-10 Weeks - Approx. 30-60 minutes
11-14 Weeks - Approx. 1-3 hours
15-16 Weeks - Approx. 3-4 hours
17+ Weeks - Approx. 4+ (6 hours maximum)
Important Points:
To accustom your dog to its new crate, prop open the door and allow the dog to explore the confines of the crate.
The dog can be confined for up to four hours at a time.
No dog should be left in its crate for the entire day!
Both you are your dog should think of the crate as a safe haven, not as a prison.
Many dogs receive their meals in their crates.
A healthy dog will not soil its den -- the place where it sleeps.
If you purchase a crate for a puppy based on the size of the mature dog, you may need to block off one end to keep the puppy from sleeping in one corner and using the other for elimination.
Any time you cannot keep a close watch on the puppy, kindly place it in its crate.
The crate is a safety seat for a traveling dog.
A crate-trained dog is relaxed and less likely to need sedation for traveling.
No untrained dog should be given the run of the house while its owner is away. Use a crate to protect the untrained dog from itself.
In dozens of different ways, the addition of a crate means better care for your dog. It reinforces consistency in training. It helps the dog feel more secure. It makes having strangers in the house less hectic. It makes travel safer and more comfortable. It makes bringing up a puppy as easy as it can be. Once you have experienced the benefits of crate- training your dog, you will question how you ever lived without that marvelous crate.
2006-12-02 18:19:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is there any way to help your dog get over his fear? If you really like your mate and there's nobody else to care for his dog, then why not? I mean, what would he do w/his dog if you couldn't? It'd be a shame for the dog to be put down. Maybe you could suggest your mate take his dog to obedience training or you both could go w/your dogs. Sorry if this isn't too helpful, but I'm an animal lover and this question caught my eye.
2006-12-02 18:07:48 · answer #5 · answered by 60s Chick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. As long as they don't fight and tear each other to bits, then let the other dog in. Dogs love to hang out with other dogs, even if they have to play second fiddle to them.
2006-12-02 18:00:39 · answer #6 · answered by Signilda 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I assume you mean mate like buddy, rather than like spouse. I don't think you should put your dog through that; you should put your relationship with your dog before his relationship with his dog. See if you can help him find someone else to take the dog.
2006-12-02 18:02:29 · answer #7 · answered by lee m 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋