we adopted a rescue dog from an individual. since she got here everythime my older dog is around she goes after him. my older dog is scared and tries to run from her, and she still goes after him. is there anything we can do, or is it a lost cause..
the new dog is a 6 month old yorkie mix. my older dog is a 4 year old pomeranian.
2007-06-24 02:40:22 · 13 answers · asked by erika c 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Attack is the best form of defence. Your new dog, naturally, will feel threatened 'cos it's not HER home and no, it's not a lost cause. Try this, try and let them get to know each other on NEUTRAL ground. You take one dog, ask a friend to take the other, and meet up in the park. It will take a little time but persevere.
Good luck and well done for adopting a rescue.
2007-06-24 02:51:11 · answer #1 · answered by Scoundy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't hit the younger dog. It will just learn that you hit him.
Get a squirt gun or spray bottle. Every time the puppy attacks the older dog, squirt it with water. He won't like it. It won't be too long before just the sight of the "weapon" will be enough. Soon the younger dog will figure out what kind of behavior causes the squirting.
Also, neither the new dog nor the older one is the alpha dog in the pack. You are! The next time the puppy attacks the older dog, turn the younger one over on it's back, get down in it's face and say "no" a little loudly and very firmly. That will actually help with the squirting.
2007-06-24 02:51:55 · answer #2 · answered by jack of all trades 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may want to try changing the association your pug has with the new puppy. Make it positive whenever they interact - this means basically that the pug learns that there is pretty much a party every time the puppy is around (treats, play time, etc. - all good things). Constant supervision is a must in order to protect the puppy. Positive associations mean you do not punish the pug when the puppy is present (even if the puppy isn't involved - the pug may come to associate bad things happening when the puppy is around). You may also want to consult with a professional animal behaviorist who can evaluate the dogs and you in their natural setting and make recommendations. In addition, learning to 'read' your dogs will help you to interrupt any potential attack before it goes that far. This will get easier the longer you have the puppy and the more aware you become of each of their signals.
2016-05-19 00:59:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to establish an order when you have two dogs. Your older dog should be top dog with the puppy being the underdog. Puppies are crazy at the best of times so some of his behaviour will be down to his young age,
Top dog (pomeranian) gets fed first (in sight of little yorkie), top dog gets walked first (you need to leave the house and go for a quick walk for five minutes to give the illusion to little yorkie that top dog comes first). Everything you do with them should reinforce top dog and underdog hierachy. So, when you enter a room, say hello to top dog first then, underdog!. Feed topdog first, then underdog etc etc. Do not try and separate them - that will make it worse, certainly, when the top dog is established yorkie will begin to understand his place. Clearly, yorkie needs some obiedience training as he is so young.
It is certainly not a lost cause - dogs are hard work as you know and it takes time. These are early days so good luck!
I was taught the above technique when I had a boyfriend who had a cocker spaniel - I also had a cocker spaniel (both boys)and they absolutely hated each other. The dog behaviour specialist recommended by our vet told me the above and it worked.
2007-06-24 02:51:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
your yorkie is trying to prove she is boss and you need to stop it before your older dog looses patience.
Separate them for a while and let the younger dog see you favour the older dog occassionally such as letting them eat first, giving them treats first and putting them on the lead first.
Try a dog crate for the younger so that the older dog can have a reprive from time ot time as well
A good behaviourist or trainer would be worth speaking to as well
2007-06-24 03:31:01 · answer #5 · answered by me and the dog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clearly there is a pack order issue here....however it is you who is out of position....If your dog(s) thought of you as the leader they would be following your lead.....I suggest you contact a good trainer to show you how to be a leader, but keep this in mind: You very well may get these two to behave when you are there, but when you're not they may continue this......hope this helps
2007-06-24 02:56:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The new dog is asserting its authority, dogs are territorial so until its asserted who the boss is the attacks will continue. I would consider trying to rehome one of the dogs before one gets hurt.
2007-06-24 02:43:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's probably scared of the old dog or confused, give them some time. Check if the two breeds don't interact well together.
2007-06-24 02:43:35 · answer #8 · answered by Jade 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Its time to show the new boss who is boss.
take it outside and give it a good hiding.
no its time you showed the dogs that you are the boss and not some yappie dogs.
2007-06-24 03:50:45 · answer #9 · answered by gr0undh0gd4y 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
normal for a dog to test its dominance, unless it becomes bloody, you must what a bit and hope they work it out, keep an eye on them though. you are in charge first.....
2007-06-24 02:44:04 · answer #10 · answered by blueJean 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋