2007-02-20 18:06:02 · 11 answers · asked by CourtSnell 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
unless your lab actually hurts the puppy, it is good for them to establish who is to be boss...and for the puppy to learn to respect the older dogs authority...and it is better that he learn this in play than for your lab to not be allowed to play with the pup cause he is to rough and someday the pup aggravates the lab over something because the pup wasnt respectful enopugh to listen to a warning to back off and gets a thrashing for it...as long as no skin is torn then the play isnt too rough...dogs play alot rougher than we would like, and love every minute of it.
when you feel he is too rough...teach your lab the command "gentle" or simply "no" and use that on him. letting him know you dont intend for the playing to stop...unless he disobeys the command.
2007-02-20 18:15:43 · answer #1 · answered by Tammy M 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry, if the puppy belongs to the Lab, there shouldn't be any trouble, animals do play rough in the wild, although you should probably ensure that the pup gets sufficient rest every day and is free from injury at the end of the day.
If you really want to do it the disciplined way, let the both dogs come into contact only in your presence, and when ever the lab gets rough, leash him reprimand him and keep him away from the pup. After 10 minutes, reintroduce the lab to the pup again.
Repeat this a few times and the lab will get the idea .
2007-02-21 02:12:00 · answer #2 · answered by Xanana 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
older dogs teaches younger dogs . Do watch the bigger dog and make sure it is not jealous and trying to hurt the pup.
It will seem rough when they are playing because the pup has a lot to learn. When the pup gets older it will not want to play as much.
2007-02-21 02:21:09 · answer #3 · answered by born again 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to let them work that out.. if you dont there will be social status issues down the road. Alot of people make the mistake of trying to regulate the way their dogs interact with other dogs in the family, this leads to confusion among the dogs as to social status. When dogs are playing and rough housing there is more to it than just fun and games.. there is method to the apparent madness.. each dog is in myriad ways establishing and reinforcing their position in the social dominance hierarchy.. if you prevent the dogs from establishing their social order there will be real aggressive encounters down the road because the dogs have never been allowed to work out whos the boss and whos not... dogs dont live in a world with social equality.. there are levels of social status.. each dog determines their position and that of others based on social interaction. Let your dogs do their thing they will soon work out whos who and the roughness will decrease. Right noe your first dog is working to establish his position as dominant over the new addition.. leave him to it so they can figure out where they both stand in the social hierarchy.
2007-02-21 02:16:21 · answer #4 · answered by Kelly + Eternal Universal Energy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's okay to let them play together. It teaches the little one manners and respect - and her place in the pack. Unless your lab demonstrates that he wants to kill her - then let them be, just be in their presence when they paly. At first give them 15 minutes supervised playtime, then crate (or separate) them. Increase play time a bit everyday. They will learn what is acceptable and what is not - and the lab will get the gist that the puppy is YOURS and that he can play with it as long as he plays nice. YOU are the pack leader - you set the terms of play. The little puppy is doing what is natural for him at this stage. He thinks the lab is his littermate.
Good Luck.
2007-02-21 02:19:40 · answer #5 · answered by HA HA HEH HEH 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all It might be some fault of your own.. most family members that obtain a dog dont do any research. A labrador is a solitare dog, now in your case since your lab is most likely solitary, your lab takes advantage of the puppy being small. so you really cant do much but acting like the lab is acting to the puppy your lab will see you as a master not as a sibling. well hope it helps and next time try to do some research. have fun raisiing that puppy!
2007-02-21 02:11:47 · answer #6 · answered by Chocolate man 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You really can't, just let nature take its course, the larger dog will get the gist soon. The puppy "squeaking" will clue the larger dog in to the fact that it's hurting the pup faster than any clue you could give...........unless you just shout the command "off", if the dog is familair with that.
2007-02-21 02:12:54 · answer #7 · answered by Avon Lady 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The pup is resilient and built to withstand most things. Unless the older dog is showing signs of aggression and hurting the puppy intentionally I would let it be. If you think it necessary step in and discipline both dogs to set boundaries.
2007-02-21 02:13:28 · answer #8 · answered by jodie 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Constantly observe the two dogs. When the play gets rough separate them. When you are not at home, keep the dogs apart.
2007-02-21 04:01:54 · answer #9 · answered by cloverivy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
let them play just look to see how things r going an if it get to rough just stop it but i think it s just playing
2007-02-21 02:33:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋