How to introduce a female puppy to a dominate male dog?

Question

Just recently got a female puppy and have tried to introduce her to my dominate, yet still older puppy pit bull. First time didn't go well, his ruff on the back of his neck and by his tail came straight up and had to hold him back. He's very dominate and I can't really allow him to be around her right now. My other beagle dog is fine, I think its because his balls are gone. But my other pit bull male dog's nuts are cut and I need help trying to figure out how to aclumate them. He's already snipped at her twice now and that was only because he had to hold him down so she could come over. The female pup recognizes he's pretty dominate because her tail goes between her legs. But with the beagle she doesn't care. She's playing with him pretty rough. Can somebody provide some advice that would help me figure how to get this dominate male and female puppy to introduce without him drawing blood tonight on her?

Answer 1

Eek! You need Cesar Millan, the Dog Whisperer from the National Geographic channel! Check out his website for helpful tips: http://www.dogpsychologycenter.com/

In lieu of Cesar's expertise, here's my advice. Before you do anything...

-Walk your dogs for a minimum of thirty minutes to take the edge of their energy. Believe it or not, wearing them out a little will help them focus.

-When you're ready for the intro, make sure everybody has leashes on!

-Also, if possible, get someone to help you-- one person per dog.

Since the new pup and the beagle get along better, shut him in a separate room or leash him a short distance away so that he doesn't physically distract you or your other dogs.

Now, the fact that you're actually HOLDING the pit back means that he's not listening, and worse: the physical contact you're sharing actually encourages him to push forward. Reduce any physical contact to a firm jab with your fingertips (no, not a beating, just enough of a poke that he turns and looks at you [probably with a 'Say wha?' expression]-- then you're back in the forefront of his attention).

Hold his leash tightly but keep your arms and shoulders relaxed so he can't feel the tension traveling through the lead. Tell him to sit so that he's presenting less of an aggressive posture to your pup.

Insist that he remains sitting!! If he stands up at any time, you've lost control of the situation. Firmly tell him 'NO.' (don't shout, that triggers excitement) and make him sit again.

If for ANY reason, he makes an aggressive move toward your pup while she's trying to sniff at him, make him lay down on his side. By doing this, you're insisting that he becomes slightly submissive for both their benefits-- she feels confident enough to approach him and conversely, he doesn't get too high-and-mighty.

Ideally, this is how it will play out: You hold on to his leash while she is allowed to approach (with either her leash held by your assistant or dragging and at the ready in case things go wrong). He will repeatedly try to stand or move toward her with aggressive posture and you MUST consistently insist that he returns to the sitting position you parked him in. After five or ten minutes of investigating, she'll lose interest and start sniffing around for something more interesting.

At that point, he's allowed to pursue her while you keep hold of his slack leash. If his tail moves upwards, wags faster than a leisurely swish, head and hackles rise (you already know his dominant behavior signs) he needs to hear a warning call (I draw out the word 'Hey' in a firm tone so that the dog changes his posture and gives me a sheepish look) and if necessary, he can be told to sit or lay down again until he's calmed.

What you want to see is his head and tail held level, aligned with his spine and relaxed. If your dogs are acting bored with the preceding, they're doing fantastic!

Yes, this meeting will take twenty minutes at the bare minimum. It has to be done though-- and the sooner you do, the better!

During the introductory week, don't let them leave your line of sight together or the next thing you know, there could be sounds of a fight from the next room.

Also, if you don't intend on breeding your pit, you should probably get him cut. Regardless of whether or not you're going to go that route, these are some essential techniques that will help this introduction.

Remember, be consistent! They always need your guidance but they need it the most tonight!!

GOOD LUCK!!

Answer 2

When we got our blk lab she was 8 months and our choc lab was 3 1/2 yrs. The older dog was dominant and the younger submissive. We had to muzzle both dogs at first. I walked them down the street and as soon as I left our yard I took off the muzzles. I still had to put big dog's on him for a while but now they are fine. They just play rough. As long as they don't bite or draw blood you should not worry. The older your dog is when you bring a new one in the longer its going to take to get used to the idea of "sharing".

Answer 3

when introducing new puppies the fist thing i would do is step back, let them be in the yard (better if you have someone elses yard so it is not on your older dogs turf)

put the puppy down and the other two dogs, and step away

when you hold your dog either by the collar or the leash you are restraining him so he is going to try that much harder to gain control

its normal for the male to snap and growl but give it five minutes and dont step in unless you see a real teeth sinker then reward all over them with love and time, keep toys and treats out of it until your pack settles down

Answer 4

the dominant male just wants attention. let him know that just cuz there is a new puppy doesn't mean you don't love him. don't introduce the new dog during cuddle time and leave room in your schedule to play w/ him so he doesn't feel left out. sometimes dogs just don't get along in which case you are going to have to give one of them away. try showing him that he is the boss and not the puppy.try giving him what he wants

Answer 5

Hold the puppy and let ur other dog get to recognize it, slowly they might get introduced.

Answer 6

It has to be gradual, and you have to correct the male when he is dominant or bossy .

you have to supervise them, they will grow , it just takes time .

Answer 7

Do it doggie style.