We have a female pekinese and she is super aggresive and possesive.. The vet advised us to get another dog as it would help the existing one to calm down and behave. We got another pekinese female who is much younger but our pet refuses to except it and has stopped eating and being herself. she also looks very upset and sulky and has stopped playing around too. i know time will make a difference but what extra can i do to introduce them in a better way so they accept each other.?
2007-03-05 18:38:26 · 7 answers · asked by neha s 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
When new dogs are added into an already existing 'pack' there are bound to be a few problems. Before we start your dog maybe just 'pining' but it also may be unwell. Check with the vet to make sure.
Now there are some real behavioural problems in your house that a new dog will not solve. It sounds like your older Pekinese has been top dog until now. The aggression and possesiveness that you mentioned is common for dogs with dominance issues aka pack leaders. 'Kind' owners make the mistake of treating little dogs like little people by picking them up when big dogs are around, locking them out when visitors come and letting back in when they are gone, feeding them religously often before themselves, feeding them off their plate and making dinner for them, letting the dog dictate walks, being on the bed/lounge etc. Does this sound like you? Youre not alone. You probably treat them better than you treat yourself no doubt and unfortunately, they wont thank you for it. Even worse, now you have double trouble!! Before you know these two dogs will have sorted you out and you will have two dogs telling you what to do! The long and short of it, is dogs NEED to be treated like dogs and you NEED to be boss. Your dogs will be happy - who really enjoys being boss?? it is very stressful. The rules are as follows: They eat last, AFTER you and your family(let them see this but from outside), then older dog followed by younger. The older dog will accept this and they wont fight. They mustnt eat from your plate ever. They need regular exercise. They must sit and wait for their harness (harness the older dog first) and walk nicely by your side. If they dont do that they must go straight back inside and start again. Dogs with aggression problems should never be allowed on beds/lounges/sofas or laps. They lay at your feet on a blanket. Lastly never hit your dog for being aggressive. Move it away preferably into the yard by calling it - most dogs will do this. Be consistent. Always pet your older dog first, after you have greated your family of course! Make your dog move for you and not you move for your dog. So we established pecking order You, your family, your friends, then your older dog and then your younger dog. NEVER change this and you will all get alone fantastically. Be weak and you and your dogs will be miserable. Hope this helps.
2007-03-05 22:00:17 · answer #1 · answered by Callie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Time. And it sounds like they have met right? Otherwise you'd not say she doesn't accept her. So, just let them be. Show them both equal attention and play with them both together and separate but show the older one some extra attention please, she needs it right now. The young one could care less. Make some special time for the older one and you so she knows she is still number one. Because she is and she will always be. Then let them work it out. Don't give them special treats or food together, separate them for this, food is a huge issue with dogs and will cause a fight when nothing else will. So, let that wait. Your older dog won't starve, it will be ok. If you are worried give her extra treats or chicken or something just for a while, mix it in not a habit though.They are sensitive and they take time to adjust, that's the breed. After they have established the pecking order it will all change. This takes time also. The old dog will have to show dominance and this is normal, the young one will have to roll over and be submissive for it to work and it's OK for the older one to growl and make this happen. Also, the older one will teach the younger one the ropes too. So, let nature take it's course. If oldie has to get mean a few times it's to show the baby who is boss and what she will and Will not put up with, it's OK. The baby will learn and it will be fine. Good luck. Good for you.
2007-03-06 02:52:08 · answer #2 · answered by MISS-MARY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your first Pekinese may be jealous because you are spending alot of time with the new Pekinese. Make sure you spend some extra time with your first doggie so she won't feel like she is being pushed aside. After awhile, introduce them slowly. Sooner or later, they will learn to love each other!
2007-03-06 02:43:31 · answer #3 · answered by coconutnoodle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you need a new vet.
Getting another dog does NOT solve aggression and possesiveness problems...proper training and understanding of where the problem comes from solves problems...
Your dog is likely acting out from either not enough excercises or from not having leadership.
I'd recommend working with your dogs seperately (training your new puppy, and working with your older dog on her problems) and not worry about forcing them to like each other. If it gets worse and your first dog is always upset and depressed and it starts to seriously affect her eating and other normal behaviors, I'd consider finding a new home for your new one.
2007-03-06 02:44:48 · answer #4 · answered by booda1113 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Neha***
yes, in the beginning there will be a lot of huffing and puffing, and even if your dog goes elsewhere and sulks, at night when you are sleeping he is sniffing around and getting used to your new dog.
Try feeding them at the same time, playing with them at the same time, it MUST be equal attention.
I find two of the same sex takes longer to accept than two different sexes put together.
Take them for walks, etc. etc.
I know the dog specialists would shoot me down because of the "equal" attention, because they go by the packs of wolves routine, whereby the oldest eats first, then the second one and so on,, and in families we must eat first (while they watch , the part I hate) and dogs eat last.
enjoy them and love them equally!
luv
peppa-ann
2007-03-06 06:38:00 · answer #5 · answered by peppa-ann 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can a boy one or you can put them in a same room and let them stay. SO that they Will get to know each other and you will enjoy playing with them. you can do the same thing for each of them. like food put for them the same food or other stuff so that they wil not get jealous and then fight which is the biggest problem.
2007-03-06 02:48:07 · answer #6 · answered by jineshree 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just let them get used to each other. This doesn't mean to just throw them together and expect them to love each other. Let them be exposed to one another and slowly let them chill, and if there's no problems then let them be but if there are you should supervise until they seem cool.
2007-03-06 04:37:26 · answer #7 · answered by YES 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋