Can you successfully introduce female adult dogs into the same yard, without them fighting?

Question

I kept my dogs separated in different fenced kennels on my property, but I recently built a fence around a larger area to put my 2 female Siberian Huskies in. I had thought to put my sons adult Border Collie in this larger fenced area, but as soon as I did, the 3 females started attacking each other. I quickly removed my sons dog, and the other 2 went back to normal. Is there no way to introduce these 3 dogs into the same yard, without them attacking each other?

I understand about the territorial thing, but this is a totally new area of my property for all 3 dogs, so I wouldn't think that any of them would think it was just theirs. Also, the 2 Siberian Huskies are mom and daughter. The mom was the alpha female of her litter, however the daughter was the alpha female of hers, so the daughter has now become the "head bitc* in charge" so to speak, and she was actually the one who seemed to be starting the fight between all 3 dogs.

Answer 1

As in humans we have our territory and well protective of it. The dogs perceive that any other b---h means intrusion and "you don't intrude in my yard" without me letting you know who is in charge. Now again as in humans if I don't like you I don't want you in my space so either you leave or else. Please follow the great advise given above IE... introduce in neutral area, let them get to smell each other and WALK together with your son and you walk 1 Siberian and the collie then switch the Siberians then walk all together and observe then intro to yard 1 at a time then all together but make sure to feed separate bowls

Answer 2

Your dogs are probably territorial, each thinking that the yard belongs to them. This can be a big problem, because some dogs will fight to the point of injuring each other.

Start by introducing the dogs in a neutral area, such as a park or a friend's yard. This will let you know if it was just a territory issue or that the dogs just don't like each other. If they get along in a neutral zone, after a couple weeks, slowly introduce them in your yard and see how it goes.

Answer 3

I think you are better off leaving the border collie on her own, adult females don't usually get on too well, same with adult males, the alpha trait is the big issue. I have a St. Bernard, she just loves the male basset hound that lives next door, it's funny watching them communicate, however, the female mixed breed and her fight on sight, she will be in the house and if she sees the female dog next door is out in the yard, she all but busts down the sliding door trying to get to her, she hates that dog as well as the two males on the other side of us. I don't know how to solve the problem, I have to keep my dog away from the gates/fences when the other dogs are out, otherwise it is really scary/ugly to watch them get so pissed off at eachother.

Answer 4

I think that you can still try to put these 3 dogs together...your 2 huskies established their territory the minute they bonded together in the backyard. Introduce them again but make sure that they are all on leashes so you can control them (you probably would need at least one other person to help you). Good luck!

Answer 5

It is normally best to introduce dogs off the property and then take them for a walk together so they get to know each before returning to the property, a lot of dogs are territorial and will protect their property from animals they view as strangers

Answer 6

Warning:
A ***** fight can be 10 times worse than a dog fight.
This is a dominance issue and while dogs (male) will stop the moment one submits b1tches will quite often keep going until one is really hurt. So be very careful with this.

Answer 7

good luck