2007-02-08 10:23:18 · 9 answers · asked by cliffhere1 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
According to the DogWhisperer, take them for a very long walk (at least 45 minutes) on the leash together and this will help them become a "pack". You will probably need a friend to help you with the first walk, to keep a little distance between them at first.
2007-02-08 11:13:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I own a Rottweiller, along with 3 other dogs. Each time one of the dogs arrived, with the exception of my female Lab, I basically just brought the pups into the house. I certainly let the lab, who really wasn't interested in the new dogs, and my Rottie smell, sniff, lick, and get to know the new pups. What is the funniest thing about these "so called" dangerous/killer dog is, she ended up being the mother each time to the pups. I have 3 females, and a 6 mth. old Westie, male. I have never had a problem with socializing any of them. also, my Rottie is a Therapy Dog, who goes to the Nursing Home where my mom is at least 2- 3 times a week. I think she is so comfortable, as well as well behaved because that is the only way she has ever been with us, especially my mom. Of course you MUST establish the pack leader, and don;t hesitate to correct the big dogs when they present any type of bad or odd behaviour. If you make it clear WHO THE LEADER is, then the pack will follow. I have a Pet sitting business, and sometimes I board dogs overnight or for a week. Any dog that has been brought into my home as never been a problem with my Rottie. What I usually do when I do bring in boarders is have all MY dogs outside, and when the "Other" dog arrives, I just let them get to know each other in the way dogs do. I never had a problem with this situation. Rottweillers are very smart as well as very strong animals, so, again you MUST establish the pack order. I have had my Rottie for quite some time, and I truly have no hesitatin about her being around kids or other pets. I don't think your dogs will want to "eat" your Yorkie, they would propbably prefer a chew treat instead. Let all the dogs interact as much as possible. Absolutley crate your pup until it is housebroken, and let the 2 Rottie's interact as much as possible. Again, you are the LEADER OF THE PACK!
Good luck,
Debi
2007-02-09 09:46:20 · answer #2 · answered by PETSITTER DEBI 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Introduce all three on leashes in a neutral environment, like a city park, etc, where neither have left their scent markings. Intorduce the dominant rottie first, with the other rottie watching from a distance. Allow the dominant dog and the yorkie to sniff each other, even urinate for each other. When they both start to relax, andmet the other rottie, as the dominant one will set the 'rules of engagement'. When all three dogs are playing and relaxed, take them all home, and introduce them to each room one by one, on leashes. Make sure that YOU enter each room first, so they will know that you are still the boss. YOu need to establish a pack order, with the yorkie in the lowest position, and you at the top. If any dog gets out of line you can easily set them straight while they are leashed. Define their roles, rank, and the limits of their behavior toward each other...
2007-02-08 18:35:13 · answer #3 · answered by Angela M 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are your rots outdoor dogs and the yorkie will be indoors? I can see jeolousy problems then. If not I would supervise the visits, maybe one rot at a time. Hand out treats to everyone, and maybe give the rotties new toys or something so they don't feel left out. I have 2 dogs and 3 cats, its a chore everytime we get a new animal but they all get along fine. just love them all.
2007-02-08 18:47:32 · answer #4 · answered by stuckatdesk 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I do not think that was a good decision, Is that fair to your Rotts or the Yorkie? I don't think so find the pup a new home
2007-02-08 19:31:59 · answer #5 · answered by Katie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my mom has 3 rotties and recently got a yorkie pup. she just brought it home and held it in her arms and the rotts sniffed it. then the 2 males ignored it and the female mothers it. but thats her dogs it really depends on how ur dogs act
2007-02-08 20:09:05 · answer #6 · answered by Robyn T 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd be more worried about the kids. Get rid of the Rottweilers. A very close friend of mine (very responsible parent and dog owner) Rottweiler badly injures a little girl simply because they thought the girl who was play wrestling with their daughter was a threat.
Ignore me now...cry later.
2007-02-08 18:32:57 · answer #7 · answered by Future Focused 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You are going to have one heck of a paranoid yorkie.
2007-02-08 18:36:30 · answer #8 · answered by dewdrop034 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This would be easier by phone I will give you my number if you like
2007-02-08 18:28:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋