2007-08-05 15:43:30 · 7 answers · asked by globallodgings2000 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It could have just been annoyed. Haven't you ever fought with your syblings or parents? Can't say why. But I would never put it passed any animals.
2007-08-05 15:47:23 · answer #1 · answered by Tera W 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What exactly do you mean by "turn on" the other dog? Did he/she attack it? Was he/she provoked? Were they fighting over something? etc. etc.
I don't know anything about Rottweilers; but I know that my mixed breed (part shepherd part retriever--about 76 lbs.) has turned on my lab (about 125lbs) a few times, but it's generally about attention, food, or when her "space" is being invaded.
My Jack Russell (10 lbs) has attacked the shepherd/retriever mix on several occasions. They have fought over a bone, food, or when company has come and they both want attention. Each time there was a fight, the Jack Russell has done the provoking. We have made a few visits to the vet after the fights. There is usually blood and some damage (although not permanent) done to one or both of the dogs. When this has happened, I have kept them separated. The Jack Russell was crate trained so she spends time there during the day now. I don't leave them alone together anymore. They are fed in separate places and there will not be any more bones in the house. When they get treats, these are given in separate areas. They will go months without a fight and out of the blue one will just crop up.
This has probably not been any help to you, but I felt I had to let you know that you are not alone.
2007-08-05 22:54:04 · answer #2 · answered by mkrf1765 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rottweilers have a high prey drive. Sometimes furry little animals make something in their heads just "snap", and they start thinking "lunch", instead of "family member".
If the older dog started out as "boss dog" in the relationship, but age has her "slowing down", the Rottie may have just taken over as "boss". It's a violent process for dogs. (this is my bet, it's very common)
Dogs sense medical problems. Chemical changes that occur during illness make dogs behave strangely, it could be the older dog was getting sick.
2007-08-05 22:53:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of dogs will try to show dominance over one another - even though they were raised together.
It's just a lot worse if it's a bigger stronger dog snapping at a smaller dog. Take your Rottie to training classes with a trainer who is experienced with large, strong, dominant breeds.
2007-08-05 22:48:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I am going to give you about the same answer as BONSILAR gave.
See I have always had Sable (lassie) collies breeding in my home! As the oldest breeding male was getting past PRIME THE NEW BREEDING MALES always CHALLENGED THE OLDER MALE FOR POSSESSION OF THE HAREM!
This is not new,and the younger dog feeling its full strength and maturity will in-course inflict that information on to the older dogs to teach them their new place in DOG SOCIETY!!!!
2007-08-05 23:43:24 · answer #5 · answered by bugsie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Need more detail to suggest. Could be a space thing, a toy issue, dominance, food, or something else. The little dog may have stared too long.
2007-08-05 22:49:47 · answer #6 · answered by hanksimon 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There could be many reasons, however you'd have to provide more info.
At times there are even real experts hanging around here.
2007-08-05 22:50:34 · answer #7 · answered by Rahaaa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋