The boys have always been really friendly and good-natured toward one another and their sister and they've never hurt each other or anything or anyone else. But recently I've noticed that when we lock them in the kennel (all three in one extended cage) they get more agressive toward one another. My husband came home one night to see that the black male had the brown pinned by the throat and they were snarling and barking really aggressively. The female was just watching, not barking or snarling at all. Then today I looked out the window because I could hear them barking and snarling more than usual and they were about to go at each other, teeth bared, jowls pulled back and everything. I just want to know what's going on with them. Is it just male domination? If it is, why haven't they done it before this. They're almost two years old now. I want it to stop because I don't want them to hurt each other.
2007-07-17 11:07:44 · 11 answers · asked by Lou Lou 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I own 2 males and 2 female Labs. None of which are spayed or nuetered since I am a breeder. They are all kept together for the most part until night. They are in a fenced in area. My males do this as well mainly in the morning when I put everyone in the kennel. They aren't to the point where they will hurt eachother. Your situation definately sounds like the are fighting for the Alpha dog spot. There isn't much you can do other than keep them separated. I would suggest to separate them for a while and then try it again. Keep doing this until they are comfortable with eachother. Definately get your dogs spayed and nuetered if they haven't been yet. They are just starting to reach their mature age so this is why you really haven't seen it before. Good luck
2007-07-18 00:14:19 · answer #1 · answered by lisa c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-30 05:19:30 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would try and find a way to separate when they are alone together.
That being said... are they neutered? If not that could be the problem (dominance). Also Labs don't fully mature until around the age of 2 if not longer.
2007-07-17 11:11:59 · answer #3 · answered by jack&me 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well i have an aussie who doesnt like other dogs to get in his territory.... but it might be playing perhaps or it could be fighting over the female... my friend has to labs and when they play they snarl and bark and growl it looks like fighting but its just because they are big si it sounds nasty and mean....
2007-07-17 11:13:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your boys are trying to figure out who is in charge and neither is giving in to the other.
It will continue until they resolve it.
If they are not neutered this may help.
You can keep them separated when you are not there to supervise - but that will not stop the issue only postpone the answer.
They may continue to do this through out their lives if they continue to live together.
Is you female fixed? If not get her spayed as her coming into heat can also trigger conflict between the boys.
2007-07-17 11:16:04 · answer #5 · answered by keezy 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Time to put them in a different kennel- they are going at it because they are not neutered I am assuming. If you want the behavior to stop- get them neutered. One or both wants to be the Alpha Male in the pack.
2007-07-17 11:15:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have 6 GSD's and never let more than 2 of them together at a time *ever*... Your problem is called ***packing***
READ - read - read - this is all in the books kiddo.
If you are going to own a pack of animals then know how to take care of them.
JMO
Hot Dog
2007-07-17 11:17:48 · answer #7 · answered by H.O.T. Dog 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They all have wolf in them. That doesn't mean they are trying to act like a wolf. They are getting older and they will get more aggresive and tend to bite alot. If i were you, i would put them in separate cages. make sure its big enough. say to yourself, "if i were him/her, would i like this?" and that might settle some of the fighting. If this doesn't work, go to my profile and email me!
2007-07-17 11:12:36 · answer #8 · answered by DaNcE RoX!!!! 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if its to a point where they are hurting eachother very badly put them in a different kennel., they might just be playing.
but just to be safe. you should put them in different kennels.
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2007-07-17 11:21:18 · answer #10 · answered by Kayla S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋