My jack russell keep bitting my other dog (spoodle) ears, is my jack russell hurting my spoodle???

Question

Hey everyone I really need someones help I just got another dog (spoodle) and my jack russell keeps biting her ears and holds her by the thorat and pulls her legs. My jack russell pulls my spoodle ears for about a few seconds (this goes for her neck/thorat, and legs). Is my jack trying to harm my new spoodle or is she just playing with her. How do I stop my Jack stop biting my spoodles neck and ears and legs??? help pls!!!

Answer 1

Sounds like he's playing, but if he gets too rough, make him stop. Listen for growling. This can be a clue as to how playful or vicious he is being. Also, if the poodle? yelps in pain, it is being hurt. That would be a good time to separate the dogs. Otherwise, your jack russell is probably just playing or showing dominance over the new dog.

Let them play! It's how dogs develop relationships with one another!

Answer 2

It sounds like they are just playing. Trust me, you will KNOW if it isn't from the sounds, the look in their eyes, their demenour. It is quite scary!

Don't be too concerned. Think of it this way. Your Jack Russell could seriously harm your spoodle if given the opportunity and he wanted to. If he is just nipping her ears and holding her throat, he is playing. By holding her throat he is claiming dominence and teaching her the rules of the house. When he doesnt want the spoodle to do something he pins her. These are the rules of the animal kingdom!

This could be good for you too! The Jack Russell holds dominence obviously AND knows the rules of the house. It will make training the spoodle a tad easier :)

Good luck!

Answer 3

Have you been to the vet about this? If not I would recommend you pay them a visit, as it could be a build up of wax or another potentially curable condition. If it is simply old age and irreversable, then you will have to be careful to keep your dog on a short lead near any traffic, machinery, potentially hazardous areas eg cliffs / ravines, in the dark and, initially at least, new places with which he is unfamiliar. Does your dog know any hand signals? If not it is worth introducing them now. For example when asking him to sit, use the verbal command 'sit' whilst simulataneously moving your hand upwards. Remember to use clear, exaggerated signals, which are quite different for each command, so there is no confusion. Make a big fuss of your dog when he gets it right. It may take 10 or more repeats before he understands but do keep at it as this could be an invaluable form of communication if his hearing gets worse. For getting his attention, try stamping the ground with your foot a couple of times. This works especially well on a wooden floor. When he is outside, particularly in the dark, you might like to try flashing a light to catch his attention. Whistles come in many different pitches so do try a few of these to see if he can hear any frequency particularly well. It will be easier on your dog if you stick to a routine. Communication, for the most part, will be trial and error.

Answer 4

Dogs will be dogs. So let them!

If your JRT hurts your...snoodle(what the heck is that?) the snoodle will let him know. Don't worry about it. My two play fight constantly. They bite each other's legs, pull ears and tails, drag each other to the ground (by the neck) and basically just beat the living daylights out of each other. If one of them takes things too far the other always lets them know and things settle.

They never have any open wounds or anything. Once playtime is over they are covered in dog slobber, but that's it.

Let them play! This is how dogs interact when playing.

Answer 5

your jack russell is naturally asserting itself, as long as your new puppy isn't crying with pain, I'd let them sort it out. Once they've established the pecking order they'll both be more comfortable with each other and better ready to be friends.

Answer 6

my two jacks do the same thing just playing but can get preaty rough