New puppy causes our other 9 month old puppy to run laps like crazy?

Question

We have a 9 month old chocolate lab and have jsut brought home a 2 month old Siberian husky. The husky doesnt bark and the two dogs dont bite or bark at each other. But for some reason our lab if he is not on a leash will run all over the house non stop sometimes growling. What should i do? last night they licked each other to sleep so it seems like they get along

Answer 1

We had a similar problem introducing an 8 week old Labrador to a 6 month old wiener dog (sorry, I can't spell daschuant), and they would wrestle and chase each other so hard, we eventually put them in separate rooms. Later, we found out this was the worst thing to do. They are only playing, it's there way of "greeting" each other. By separating them, then hoping they'll be fine, you only make them start over again. Put them outside and leave them there for a while. They will eventually stop. Even now, our puppies still play fight and chase. If you want to make sure they are really playing, here are some things to look for:

One dog will usually "half-lie-down" with his front paws and head on the ground and his back legs still standing, then they may or may not tart to jump around as if 'Come and get me, come on, play wit me!"

If they start to wrestle, they will eventually end up "taking turns" being the aggressor and recessor. You will see them flip over and one be on top and then the other.

When they are wrestling, if they make noises, like a loud squeal, the other dog (aggressor) will back off.
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About the growling and running around, that is normal, and why on earth did I tell you about the dog fighting if they aren't? because they will, this is only a start.

Answer 2

What should you do? Get that crap on video camera!!!!! lmao

They're getting along just fine. I used to have a dog that would go from one end of the hosue to the other, growling like she was attacking something!! But she was only playing. I learned the difference between her growls. Her growl when she was running around, was more of a hollow(like it was coming from her stomach)-higher sounding growl, then when she would growl at someone outside. Her tug of war growl sounded a bit more from her chest, but the same tone as her running growl.

He's tryin to get the other dog to play with him, or give him some playful attention. Your husky is still young, don't worry, he'll get used to the lab, and will start to play. They jsut need to get used to each other, and learn what the can and cannot do to. for and at each other.

I wouldn't worry about it. They grow out of it. Well, usually! Keep an eye on the husky though. They have a tendancy to ge aggressive with kids. You're dogs are getting to know each other, learning what buttons they can push, what they can get away with, how far they can go, and they're jsut playing with each other. The only time I'd worry about it, is if the growl sounds more defensive/aggressive, and when they get older. But for now, the only thing you can do is record it and laugh your rear off!! lol I would!! Especially when they hit tile from carpet, and can't turn around or stop, and slam into the fridge or cupboards! It doesnt' hurt them, and it's not mean. It's jsut funny as hell!!

Answer 3

It does sound like he is marking. If he isn't neutered I would suggest doing that first. I have eens cases that the owner waits too long to have their pet neutered and its can be too late they continue to mark. My 3 year old Boston does it if I am not right on him. He was adopted from a shelter and of course the previous owners were not responsible and didn't have neutered or take care of him for that fact other wise he wouldn't have been in there in the first place...UGH don't get me started on that. Sorry ramboling. Anyway, I would suggest getting him neutered first, crate training him and peeing alot is something that you can control as well specially if he is still a puppy and a smaller breed dog, limit amount of water that you give him. DON"T CUT back just give smaller amounts more frequently. I did it with my french bulldog cause she wanted to pee every 20 mins. As far as the wee wee pads if you need to start training on those I would recommened placing it somewhere close to the door and every time he goes on there congratulate him and move it closer to the door till you adventually get it out the door. Place the wee wee pad outside and bring him too it everytime he goes outside I have seen this method work before. All else falls the only other thing that you can do is use the doggy diapers if the marking doesn't stop being that he is still a puppy and working on the things mentioned above you should be ok. Good Luck.

Answer 4

Sounds like your lab is just really excited to have a new friend! labs are really high energy, and they are often vocal when playing. the growling is nothing to worry about as long as the dog appears to be playing. if you notice hair on the back standing up, bared teeth or a stiff posture, that is when you want to worry that the lab is not playing. when the pups play together and you notice things getting a little over the top, separate them for a minute or two so they don't get too aroused.

Answer 5

That's fine. That's puppy zoomies! My dogs give each other the zoomies a lot, which I love, as Flop is almost 5. I love that he hasn't "outgrown" the need to zip around like a maniac every so often.
As far as the growly noises, it becomes easier to tell when it's part of play and when it's not. When a dog isn't playing, they will move slowly, give hard stares, and even freeze in place. Most often, their hackles will be raised, and they may even show their teeth. But I doubt that you have anything like that going on in your house right now - sounds like they're having a great time just being goofy.

Answer 6

The 9 mo old is playing hard to get, meaning the new puppy wants to play but the other one doesn't want to be so accepting of the new dog right off. He likes the new pup and after a few days, they will be best friends.

Answer 7

They are just having fun playing with each other. I have five Chihuahuas, three are 4 month old puppies,{Litter from my other 2}, and there are times, when I have all five of them, chasing each other, and doing the Indy 500 around the house. I love watching them!

Answer 8

Lol, this happened to me with my cousin's puppy and my pup...They're just playing around but sometimes if they play TOO hard just put them in seperate rooms. They might bark a lot but it'll calm them down a little.
Hope this helps.

Answer 9

they lab is just playing aroung and is really excited about the other dog

Answer 10

Zoomies!! LOL gotta love 'em. I think your pup is just really excited....no worries!