I have two female dogs that are not spayed (they both have appointments for next week to be spayed) and last week the 5 year old attacked the 10 month old. It took me ten minutes to get them apart because they were fighting to the death. They both had to have several stitches afterwards. It was definetly the scariest thing I have ever witnessed. We are keeping them seperated until they are fixed and then we are giving one of them to a family member. I was just wondering if they will still want to kill each other or was only this because they were in heat?
2007-02-12 13:53:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
A fight like that is for the ALPHA position. The omega position in a pack is the lowest one. The 5 year old attacked the younger one because she was trying to tell her that she is the higher position dog. Because they didn't settle it themselves, you may not be able to re-introduce them without another show of dominance (like another fight). Even if the dogs are not in the same household, they may always have a battle of wills when in one of their environments. I would recommend that if you want to try and re-introduce them - do so on leashes (two people handling) in a neutral environment - like a new park or another place away from the place they live (or any place they may call "their's"). You should be able to see how the two react to each other without getting too close - and work your way closer to see how things progress. Having them spayed will help a bit, but don't assume that it will eliminate the problem - it may not. Just watch their tails and ears when you do try to have them "make friends" again.
2007-02-12 15:48:26 · answer #1 · answered by Suzanne 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's difficult to say. No, I don't believe that once any dog fights he will always fight, but I do think it depends on the individual dogs. I took care of a Staffordshire Bull Terrier that was used as a bait dog. His whole body was scared and torn and he was missing his right eye. Though he was raised in a fighting environment, he hated to fight. I could take him anywhere around any dog and unless another dog started a fight, he was bombproof.
Your girls, for example, will probably be fine together after they are spayed. What a lot a people don't realize is that unfixed female dogs are more aggressive than unfixed males.
I'd say give it a few weeks after they're fixed. If they're getting along, then great, if not then they just might not like each other and will be fighting for dominance and attention for the rest of their life together. In that case, I would suggest very rigorous training with a professional or re-homing one.
2007-02-12 14:03:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They may or may not remember, but the important thing is to keep them separate. If you ever choose to introduce them again, keep them both on leashes held by two different people and introduce them slowly, when they're calm, and preferably in neutral territory. Dogs don't normally fight unless they feel threatened. Did the younger dog wander into the older dog's 'space' or go near her food? Perhaps the older one is jealous of the younger one. Whatever it is, you should try to figure it out and deal with the root problem. After a while, they'll learn to get along, but on if they both know that YOU are in charge and what you say goes.
2007-02-12 13:57:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
They may keep fighting - it will be hard to tell and scarey to consider. Some dogs are simply aggressive and need a trainer to train you on how to handle them and keep them in control.
It may have been the heat cycle that started it. I'd just be real nervous that it would continue. Keep them separated if you can and call a good trainer for advice.
2007-02-12 14:13:11 · answer #4 · answered by dressage.rider 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my dogs have fought over food before but they are totally insinct now. I was told that the older of the 2 will always fight for the omega domination but then once they have that established that they may never fight again. i.e. my mid size 40lb blue heeler can boss my 120lb black lab around to the point of her making him lay on the ground when it is cold out so that she can sit on him and he is totally okay with that, hopfully your dogs will work out the omega ruling and the problem will end.
2007-02-12 14:07:12 · answer #5 · answered by lablover 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
locate one among them a sparkling homestead in the previous one among them gets heavily injured from the combat & you will want a large vet bill to pay. they're going to in no way get alongside. @ Sara - 3. Tape them mutually around the snout??? that's the dumbest suggestion i've got ever heard. How is that meant to lead them to study to no longer combat? i don't get it. @ desire - there's a large difference between "leaving at the back of" & "rehoming". None individuals informed you to desert one among your canines. we are telling you to offer one among them to a sparkling homestead the place that's going to be the single & in trouble-free terms dogs interior the kinfolk, exceedingly the single that is attacking your blind & deaf dogs. You do comprehend that canines can adjust to their new properties & vendors particularly definitely amazing?
2016-10-02 01:21:51 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes often times they are establishing territory and dominance. You should talk to your vet about what has happend and think about the best welfare for the dogs.
2007-02-12 13:58:53 · answer #7 · answered by daisygirl 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
its should be just a heat thing most of the time this will happen to two females but you can stop it with enough time and training
2007-02-12 13:57:05 · answer #8 · answered by Joseph M 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
keep them seperated.
2007-02-12 13:58:29 · answer #9 · answered by Indiana Colts Fan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-02-12 13:56:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋