Our other dog is normally mellow and super patient, even at the dog park. This is a side of her we haven't seen before.
2007-03-11 06:34:52 · 10 answers · asked by westsida 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
This is a positioning to determine who will be top dog in the house
2007-03-11 06:38:57 · answer #1 · answered by Experto Credo 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
These are all good answers. It's a matter of territoriality. Your first dog may very well feel her position is threatened and is establishing rank. Follow the great advice that's been offered. And next time don't use the Allergies category for this kind of question. There's a category for Pets.
2007-03-11 08:26:50 · answer #2 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's common because your first dog sees the house as her domain. It would be better to get the dogs acquainted on "neutral terrain" like in a park so they can get used to each other first. Then it won't be a stranger that is invading her space. Put the new dogs bed in a different part of the house so they are not constantly fighting and they have their own area while they are getting used to each other.
Don't force anything though, let them decide who will be higher in rank in your household. It is not always the dog that was there first.
2007-03-11 06:52:24 · answer #3 · answered by who8mycookies 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes its normal, your dog you had before will naturally feel threatened that the new dog has come in it's territory and your old dog will feel a need to protect the owners and its territory (being the house)
Also, if you old dog hasn't been particularly socialized then it may have trouble adjusting to the new company.
The best thing to do is to ignore your old dog's actions unless of course it is attacking the new dog. If your old dog barks and growls, just ignore it. Make sure you give ample attention to them both. Good luck.
2007-03-11 06:44:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well dog's can also be very "Territorial" and they may find the new dog as a "Threat" to their home, attention, and thier territory... Just give them time,,they'll lighten up eventually.. My dog was that way, when my Ex-husband got his dog! There just simply putting on their "protective faces" at this point, eventually they'll take down their "Guard", and all will be "peaceful" again.. you'll see. Once, they realize your not getting rid of the new one, and your still paying attention to them, they'll begin to chill. you'll see. Smile!!!
2007-03-11 06:46:26 · answer #5 · answered by Hmg♥Brd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many reasons why this could be. 1 reason is that it's either upset or over-excited without control and may end up attacking the other dog. But I seen this alot. She'll probably have to got use to her/him before she calms down.
2007-03-11 06:45:23 · answer #6 · answered by CCezi 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like she was the pack leader and she doesn't care for anyone else in her pack. You need to take control of this issue, and make this dog know you are in charge. I strongly advise you to watch Cesar Millan's "Dog Whisperer"...he is amazing and sometimes can turn your dog around in minutes...because he is training you!
2007-03-11 07:49:02 · answer #7 · answered by bflogal77 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-01 22:50:38 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hopefully the dogs are opposite sex...this will make for better getting along.
You have to be firm with your first dog, so it doesnt think it can bully around dog number 2.
Show them both afection but also have clear boundaries.
2007-03-11 06:41:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your other dog is extremely jealous.
U need to treat them equal, give one a treat and then the other.
Love them the same or u will have troubles.
Give them both a stuff animal
2007-03-11 07:45:08 · answer #10 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋