He was with his litter mates until yesterday when I brought him home. He's vry affectionate to me and wants to play when I take him outside but in the house, he stays in the crate. I also have a 14 yr old female Pom and a 7 yr old male Pom. It seems that the male pom is trying to intimidate the new arrival. I leave the crate door open but he won't even come out to eat. I have to bring him the food and water and then he eats and drinks and plays with me from inside the crate. Do you think it's because he's new here? any suggestions?
2007-02-06 08:03:44 · 11 answers · asked by toni_236 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
He's probably scared by all the new surroundings, plus the new dogs. Give him time, he will come around. Just be very loving.
2007-02-06 08:07:05 · answer #1 · answered by allyalexmch 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He just needs some time to adjust. Especially w/ the other dogs. Little dogs will usually end up being alpha anyway. It's weird that way. But you have to remain the boss above all. There's always going to be some kind of competition - just make sure it stays on a playful level.
Continue to talk to him and play w/ him away from the crate. That will coax him to come out. Don't bring the food or water to the crate. Have him come out to get it. And always feed on an interval. Put the food down for 10-15 minutes then if he hasn't eaten pick the food back up. He'll come out to eat don't worry.
Good Luck
2007-02-06 08:11:17 · answer #2 · answered by sillybuttmunky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your German Shepherd's behavior isn't really anything I would consider "abnormal" - he's a young dog who is away from his normal family pack for the first time. You've just brought him home, so this is a completely different environment for him as well.
What I would do is, place the crate in an area that sees a lot of "traffic" from your family and other pets. Keep the crate door closed unless you're coming to take the puppy out for grooming, feeding, or walking. Being able to stay in his "den" but observe how things work in your home will give him an idea of who's in charge, how things work, and what your routines are. Those are things that are important to know for a new family member.
Keep interactions with the new pup short and fun - and away from the other dogs at first. Your Shepherd needs to bond with YOU first, not the other dogs. Take him into a room that you can close off to the other dogs, and offer different toys, treats, etc. Let him come to you and reward him with toy, treat, or affection (petting, grooming).
Don't let your other dogs try to intimidate him - you are the pack leader and it's up to you to regulate who plays with whom and how they are allowed to interact. Interject yourself between your Shepherd and the Pom if your Poms start bothering your new dog. Send the other dogs out of the room if you have to.
2007-02-06 08:10:36 · answer #3 · answered by Abby K9 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Probably not the smartest addition to the family, considering your have 2 older Poms. Do not baby the puppy. Force him to deal with his situation and help him get over it. Part of the probably sounds like the male Pom is already dominate. You have a responsibility to show the new puppy that you are the leader, not the Pom. Do not let the Pom get anywhere near the puppy right now. This means no unsupervised time in the house.
It sounds like you have a "weak" nerved GSD. Most well bred Shepherds will not behave like you have described. Do not feed him in the crate or give him any treats in his crate - you are catering to his insecurities.
2007-02-06 08:46:59 · answer #4 · answered by GSDotch 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well most dogs who goes to their new homes and have an new owner first time then. will make the dog feel afraid that doesnt even know if you or the other dogs will harm him or hurt him . plus maybe he never been trainned to play with other animals or even being around people before he was end up in the the animals pound was takening away from hes litter mates. plus you can just leave the food and water bowls next to the cage just leave the dog alone for bit maybe the dog will walk out the cage by hiself instead bringing it to him and watch him eatting the foods . then you can wait see if the dog will walk to you after he finished eatting his food. maybe few days he will releazie that he isnt in any dangerous from you anymore .
2007-02-06 08:18:53 · answer #5 · answered by sk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to play with the puppy infront of the other dogs, the other male dog needs to realize that this puppy is going to be part of the family and after some time they will all get use to each other and play well together.
Good Luck.
2007-02-06 08:08:55 · answer #6 · answered by cassief131 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
its all strange and new to him at the minute give him time and let him come out when he feels ready. your also probably best off feeding him inside his crate to make him feel more secure. he needs a place he can call his own somewhere to go when he needs to eat and sleep/time out. in time he ll come out of his shell and show his real personality.
2007-02-06 08:42:46 · answer #7 · answered by ben e 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did the crate ever make a loud scary noise??? when i put my dog in something that has made a scary noise he will not move no matter how many treats i could have in my hand cause hes scared. he doesnt like his crate either because one time i accidentally hit it with something and it made the loudest noise. maybe thats what happened and you didnt realize it?? either that or hes just scared. the first day i got my puppy he wouldnt do ANYTHING, haha, he just stood there. and cried a little cause he left his siblings behind.
2007-02-06 08:09:15 · answer #8 · answered by 360 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
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This is a Golden sign of A dog with a bad temperment if you are stuck with the dog. Give him some time but if you are not attached to the dog return it .
2007-02-06 12:47:38 · answer #9 · answered by Please help 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do that to me and I wouldn't come out of the crate either!!! Give it time.
2007-02-06 08:07:17 · answer #10 · answered by coolhandven 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋