how do i stop him bothering my dog?

Question

my sister has just adopted a dog, he was a stray. he likes to play with my dog but it takes a long time to calm down because hes only 6 months old, but my dogs 4 and calms down much faster, and then her dog keeps bothering him? how can i stop him from doing this, my dogs getting sick of it.

i cant seperate them because i want them to get along and anyway her dog can get through the baby gates bars.

Answer 1

You don't have to separate them entirely.. Just when the younger dog refuses to quit and slow down. What I would do is work more with the younger dog, get him tired out and then let the two play. They'll energy level will be a little closer and they'll be more likely to be ready to stop playing at the same time.

If your dog get sick of the little guy, he is going to start to resent him being around.. It's better to separate them whne he is wound up than to risk having the older dog bit him or start to get aggressive with him cause he doesn't like the behaviour..

Are you feeding the younger dog puppy food? That has a tendency to spin them out of control like a kid eating candy.

Answer 2

You need to start teaching your puppy that he can't do this. I do agree that when things get annoying for the other dog, that you should take the puppy away from him. But be sure to let the puppy know why, give him a firm no before taking him out of the room. Once he calms down, let him back into the room with the older dog. If he starts up again, repeat the process and remove him again from the room.

Answer 3

Dogs don't have feelings like humans do; ask any professional dog trainer. If dogs begin to get annoyed by another dog, they will up there agressor response. If your dog is truly getting sick of the younger more energetic dog, it start reacting with agression towards the young dog. By agression, I don't mean attacking your sister's dog, but perhaps growling or a physical stance will let the younger dog know what is going on. What I'm trying to say is that there shouldn't be a need to separate the dogs, because your dog will let the younger dog know when to back off. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

When your older dog has had enough he'll either come to you to straighten things out or will take matters into his own teeth.

When your dog comes to you - and puppy will follow. Grab puppy gently but firmly by the scruff of his neck, put him in a submissive position - on his back - and say, NO! in a commanding - barking tone. Hold him in the submissive position a moment or two - and then push him away and tell him to "Git" or some other command that means to "go away"

I would also offer your dog a chance to get to his crate for some privacy and peace.

Answer 5

You need to provide exercise for both dogs but a bit more for the younger pup. Make it fun for all of you. Go rollerblading, biking, running or any other form of exercise that will drain some energy from both dogs. Then start making and enforcing some rules. Allow the dog(s) to play when you say it's OK. When it's not OK, correct the little one and if he doesn't respond, calmly assert yourself and move him away from the other dog. Be calm and consistent and your dog will learn the rules.

Answer 6

Take the puppy on long fast walks. Get his energy out. Even if it IS your sister's dog, if she doesn't have enough time to walk it you should help out for your dog's sake and for it's sake. So take it on at least one 45 minute walk a day, 2 walks would be better. These are fast, get the energy out walks.. not the slow smell the other dog pee walks.. obviously if he has to relieve himself let him, but don't let him stop and smell the pee on all the trees, bushes.. etc.

Answer 7

If the dog has had enough they'll let one other know. Or if you want to take matters into your own hands, smack the dog and seperate them.

Answer 8

separate them.