sorry people i just found out dat my dog is 6 months i thought he was big nd muscular cause he was just big and muscular da lil one is always snappin his jaws at da big one nd da big one is always biting him gentley but they never bleed nd they both growl at each other but i think they're playin but they get viscious they sometimes get mad nd start barkin at each other nd da big one knocks down da lil one, nd gets on top of it nd start bitin da ear nd neck so please tell me wat dat means???? ps:sorry bout da mistake =[
2007-04-15 10:36:33 · 9 answers · asked by pitbullboi123 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
oh just 30 minutes ago i had feed them and the big dog stopped eating so the lil dog started eating then they both were grownling at each othher da lil one had attacked first but the big one had got mad and kept trying to bite him and umm people lets stop saying big dog and lil dog da lil dog name is debo and the big dog name is king i really do believe that they're trying to see whos boss but the lil one is always attacking first and everytime i try to seperate them but they are always trying to bite each other again so im not trying to be a dog abuser but i had to hit him 'i only did it once' but he keeps trying to bite him he's not scared of me only when i raise my hand he is i think he is thinking i'm trying to hit him but im not actually im trying to throw a football or throw a stick up or throw a ball or throw his leash but hes always biting the lil dog and i don't klnow how much is obediance class all i want is dem to like each other and not bite me or family members please help
2007-04-15 12:06:53 · update #1
If they are not drawing blood, they are just playing, and trying to decide which one is "the boss"
2007-04-15 10:41:40 · answer #1 · answered by thambycart 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I THINK I can understand ur lingo there. If I am deciphering correctly, u are concerned with the big dog being to rough with the little dog?? Correct? That is normal. If they are not "siblings" then it is perfectly normal. The older one is just showing the little guy whos boss. My 2 year old lab and my 8 month German Shepherd do the same thing ALL the time. They are just playing. I would keep a watch on them though, my lab did draw blood on the german shepherd, but they get along just fine now.
2007-04-15 17:43:49 · answer #2 · answered by lablover82 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are challenging one another for dominance. Basically, the knock over is called a dominance roll-over. It is done by the higher status or stronger dog and is usually just holding, not biting.
I can only guess that the little one is the older of the two dogs and seems to be getting the worst of it.
It is not a good thing, in a two dog family for the owner to permit a dominance struggle. You don't want either of your dogs to be top-dog, that's your position. Physically separate the two of them at the first sign that they are going to get into it and command 'NO' in a strong, deep voice, not loud. It may take a few times and you may want to consider taking one or both of them to Basic Obedience class so that you can reinforce your status in the house.
Good Luck.
2007-04-15 18:35:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand what your asking. It sounds like they are just palying with each other. The older dog will get on topof the puppy and pin him down when get get a bit too frisky. It is your job to either let it happen or to put a stop to it. Your the boss rememebr so its your house and your dogs You step up and take control. If you think they are just playing around just keep a eye on them and when you think things are getting outof hand then step in and seperate the 2. They must learn that you are the boss, but in a nice way OK.
2007-04-15 17:45:47 · answer #4 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are fine: my dogs play all the time. Sometimes I think somethings happened and they are killing each other from the vicious growls I hear, but, they are just playing. As long as nobody is getting hurt.
2007-04-15 17:45:24 · answer #5 · answered by lilrnblover86 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dogs are playing.
Hey Justin, don't let them get you down hon, you're being yourself. Don't listen to them. Take care.
2007-04-15 17:45:17 · answer #6 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are just playing, it is extremly normal, just keep an eye out that it doesnt get to violent.
2007-04-15 17:44:02 · answer #7 · answered by Sarah K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learn English. I agree with the lady above.
2007-04-15 17:42:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
it means that you need to go back to school.. or take an online english class,,, it is impossible to understand your language... sorry
2007-04-15 17:39:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋