I have a 7 month old basset hound puppy, and I also have an older 5 year old dog. Both are neutered, and are relatively laid back. The 5 year old is very laid back, and also very submissive - he won't ever put the puppy in his place. The puppy however, is the more dominant of the two and he's just getting out of control. He is obsessive compulsive with the dog toys and won't let the older dog even look at them. This behavior is really getting on my nerves, and I'm tired of the puppy taking everything from the older dog. We have even bought two of everything to give to each dog, but the puppy takes complete control over everything. What should we do to control this unwanted behavior? How do we make the puppy stop being so... bad?
2007-01-25 04:05:34 · 4 answers · asked by BlueEyedAngel 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
This is called resource guarding. It will escalate if you don't take care of it now, so it's smart of you to be asking this question! You do need to get a crate for the younger dog so that you can quickly put him in there for a time out. You do not need to be emotional about this at all - when he makes a bad choice, he simply gets an all-expenses paid trip to the crate. Be sure that you are not using the crate for time-outs; work on building value for the crate by feeding him in there, and only allowing him chewies and bones when he's in there (this will also prevent him from agressing towards your older dog, since he's safely in his crate)
I think you should seek the help of a trainer before you start to play the "Give" game with him. A dog who's had a lot of practice at telling other dogs and people to "Go Away!" may not respond well to this or to Doggie Zen if you have bad timing, or if you are not clear in your training. Here's a link, and good luck -
2007-01-25 04:44:53 · answer #1 · answered by Misa M 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are not your dogs' Pack Leader, and as a result, they don't respect you. Your dogs have pack/rivalry issues. First of all, in eyes of your dogs, the dog toys should be YOUR toys, not the DOG's toys. You accomplish this by putting all the toys away, and by letting your dogs play with YOUR toys on your terms. They also should learn to release the toy at your command, because if you don't, your always are going to have to fight for the toy. Your solution is not difficult. Get two dog crates, if you don' have them already. Don't let both dogs out on the same time to play with the toys. If its already a problem, why push it? Everytime your puppy decides to act bad, grab it from its cheeks, lift it off its front legs from the ground, stare it in the eyes and very calmy, say "NO". Say it in a assertive, but calm manner. If it doesn't listen, do it again. You're going to have to do it a couple times over and over again, until the puppy finally learns that it is being told that what he is doing is wrong, and that he should stop. Make your dog sit and wait for you as you walk through doors FIRST. Pack leaders always go first. He also has to wait for you while you shut the door behind you. The only way you are going to control this puppy is by controlling its life. He has to sit, or do something that you want him to do for him to get his food, toys, affection, walks, EVERYTHING. If you're consistent, you will become your puppy's pack leader that they want you to be. I'm my dog's pack leader, and trust me, it feels nice to be the pack leader because you have full control of your dog.
2007-01-25 13:53:18 · answer #2 · answered by J.M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when 2 dogs living in the same house, one has to be the leader over the other. it doesn't matter what the age is, personality decides the pack order. however, if they get into fights and nasty about it, it needs to stop.
remember you are the top dog and have the say in the house. you can assign toys, when one tries to steal another's belonging, you need to punish for the bad behavior, watch the dog whsiperer, use your hand as a biting motion and bite on the neck of the one who acts up, put them on their back in a submissive position, he may not like and even have a "say" about it, but be firm and call the other dog over and present it to him. let the submissive one know that you call all the shots in the house, not him. you need to be consistent and firm.
2007-01-25 12:14:14 · answer #3 · answered by Sam T 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yea me and my two sisters all have dogs mine and another will share but then there is another one his name is jordie and he won't share he just wants to have all three of the dogs toys and are are older than 2
2007-01-25 12:14:12 · answer #4 · answered by W.I.C.K.E.D. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋