how do u give two dogs a rawhide bone one each without them fighting?

Question

one is male of 17 weeks old and the other is female of 10 months old.

the male younger dog of the two is chewing the furniture so i thought rawhide was a best idea.

Answer 1

Dogs will always try to get one another's food, that's just natual, but you can train them not to. Assuming they're both the same breed, the male will probably be the boss, since he'll be the bigger of the two. You should always feed him first or give him his treat first. They are still puppies so patience is a must, as training them to leave each other's treat (or any type of training) will take time. I would start by giving the male a treat and wait and give your female one slightly afterward. Each time saying "_____'s treat". When either of them go for the other's treat I would say something to the affect "NO ____'s treat!" and hold them back, when they sit nice reward them with praise, etc... This worked with mine, but it took time. They will get use to hearing their names when treats are given.

As for the furniture chewing..... scolding them in the act then giving them something they should be chewing on, such as a chew toy is the proper action. If this isn't enough maybe you should should check in with your pet store for some spray for the furniture. This makes what ever it is sprayed on taste disgusting, therefore making the pups chewing experience unpleasureable, hence not wanting to chew there again. I never had to use this as the first worked in my case, but my friends dog needed this and it did the trick.

Also, if I may suggest buying a chew toy that can be stuffed with dog treats, peanut butter, beef or chicken broth frozen, etc. etc.. is a better idea than the raw hide. Dogs love the thrill of digging the treats out. I have three different kind of these and every time we need to leave the house for long periods of time we leave these to occupy. In your case just a good chew toy to keep their minds on 'good' things to chew. Also, an old hand clothe or towel wetted then frozen works great for teathing mouths too!

Good luck!!

Answer 2

They can be bad for dogs. The major threat with a rawhide bone is that a dog will break off a large piece of the bone and swallow it. This creates a choking hazard but that isn't the only problem with a rawhide bone. I huge chunk of rawhide will sit in a dogs intestines until it is passed (body does not break it down). If it is to large the dog cannot pass it out and sometimes sharp edges can damage the intestines themselves. With that in mind bigger dogs seem to have MORE problems with rawhide bones than the small dogs (toy breeds etc.). They are strong enough to rip a good chunk of rawhide off and have a large enough mouth to try and swallow a damaging piece of rawhide. Compressed rawhide works a little better (though not sure that is completely safe). Compressed rawhide is designed so that only small pieces break off.

Answer 3

Do you give one to each? I have 5 dogs and they rarely fight over chewies. I give one to each and I have made sure in the past that I don't put up with fighting. I have some that will steal them from the others and I just go around and redistribute.

If you are only giving out one rawhide, you can'texpect them not to fight.

Answer 4

You need to figure out which one is in charge. They have a hierarchy established between themselves - it's usually the female or the smaller dog.

Give the bone to that dog first and then quickly give the bone to the other dog. They should go off to thier own respective places to chew.

In the event that doesn't happen have one in down while you're giving the bone to the other. Montor them for a bit to make sure they don't argue or try to steal the bone from the other dog (which my dogs and my friends dog do constantly).

Good Luck

Answer 5

the older one will for now be the dominant one(under you of course), so have them both sit-stay or down-stay, and give them the treats at basically the same time, but the older one like a second before the younger. I have 2, and they will argue over the same one, or even switch. But as long as they aren't fighting(growling is ok, as it helps to establish who is in charge and each need to learn to leave the others food alone) they will be fine. Someone will get their bone stolen occasionally. It happens. If it becomes an issue, put them in thier separate crates while they eat them.

Answer 6

Don't give rawhide, it blocks their intestines. Give natural bones only. And if one is agressive, you can try seperating them into different rooms, but the problem still needs to be addressed. I would sit with them on either side of me and give both bones at the same time, if one tries to growl or move, grab the neck and give a firm no. This methid has helped my puppy get along better around her brother who is owned my our friend. They used to fight constantly over bones and now they don't.

Answer 7

You might want to try putting them in separate rooms for a while until the pup is a little older and learns not to mess with the big dog since the pup will probably want to play with the big dog while she is chewing on the bone and until they get used to each other. They are still probably getting used to each other and their limits with each other.

Answer 8

You need to crate those dogs when you feed them and when you give them treats! Manage the situation so that they do not have a chance to fight. Dogs who are allowed to practice fighting will continue to aggress - and then you'll have a huge problem. Take care of this now, and separate them when you give treats.

Answer 9

I know many dogs that it do not matter how many bones you give then they will always go for the same one only ..They will either play share or fight..
I believe this is something they need to work out between them.
They will have learn to share .

Answer 10

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