hi, We have a male dog that hates all other dogs. If he sees one outside, he barks and trys to get out thru the window. I think it's physiological as he's been attacked twice by other dogs. He is fine with the 3 cats and has been ok with kittens.
We (well the missus) has now brought home a young puppy and the dog is going for her all the time.
Any advice on how we can help them get along?
2007-08-08 10:47:22 · 18 answers · asked by chyllyphylly 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
age, that's the only solution in most cases. when the puppy grows up it'll either calm down, or the older dog will put it in it's place. Sometimes though the female younger dog will take charge though, but that doesn't happen until much later. I lived with a Female Whippit (2) and a Male Cocker (4) and the whippit is the dominant one just because she has more energy. But the male isn't exactly comphortable with it, he'll put her in line if it's necesary.
You dog's will form a bond just from living together and knowing the same commands. Don't stress too much this early, just keep them seperated if it gets out of hand. AND DON'T YELL AT THEM they just get angrier at the other dog if you do.
2007-08-08 10:52:20 · answer #1 · answered by scott g 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take the old dog for a long, tiring walk (about an hour). Then introduce him to the puppy. He'll be so tired he won't want to spend any more energy on the puppy. Do this repeatedly (every day) until he sees that the new dog is not a threat.
2007-08-08 10:59:10 · answer #2 · answered by Paul in San Diego 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how long have you had the puppy? give it time they should get used to eachother. If the dog gets seriously aggressive to the point where he's seriously hurting the puppy you may need to step in but just give it time. try taking them places together that they dont usually go that may help to bond them. Also make sure to give your male dog special attention without the puppy so he doesnt get jealous.
2007-08-08 10:52:54 · answer #3 · answered by livinwithcattletude 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try making him submissive and calm and then bringing the other dog in. Make him lay down then get him on his back so his belly is up and wait until he is calm then let the other dog sniff around him...hopefully this will show him the other dog isn't a threat.
2007-08-08 10:52:11 · answer #4 · answered by Delaina77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem. I believe that the old dog thinks that the puppy will get more attention and doesn't want to share for it. All you can really do is let time do it.
2007-08-08 10:52:13 · answer #5 · answered by ozzy4president51 or sean 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm no professional, but you should introduce them... If it is that bad then maybe you should set up a fence blocking two rooms, on for each dog... that way your male dog will probably get used to the puppy without her being in real danger... otherwise see a vet for advice...
2007-08-08 10:51:56 · answer #6 · answered by chocoholic23511 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2017-02-15 22:31:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tie up your old dog and let the new one loose that way the old has to figure out that the new one will be part of the family .Then little by little let the old dog loose but at the first site of danger tie him up quick dont yell at him just do it.
2007-08-08 10:54:51 · answer #8 · answered by cheetos 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. Because cat have senses that dogs are bigger. Dogs do not pay attention. The male dogs have to stress who is the alpha.
2007-08-08 10:51:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Beat the dog with a rolled up newspaper every time he goes for the puppy, while yelling "NO" at him. Works with kids, should work on a dog.
2007-08-08 10:50:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋