New female dog in the house need help?

Question

I've had an old Rat Terrier dog 13 yrs old for around 2yrs, that is very laid back and is good as gold.I got him from a friend.
We'll I just go a dog from a friend which is a German, Chow mix very good dog female. As soon as I brought this dog is the house the two started to fight. The Female held down the male terrier just to let her know who was boss but you could tell she didn't want to hurt him. My Terrier came back and they got together again only this time the little one bit and scratched the bigger one until the female bit him on his back. He went away bleeding but didn't need stitches, I've been putting ointment on his wounds for the last couple of days and have keep them seperated. Today he finally got up enough courage to go outside with the other dog to potty but when they came back in the German female wanted to fight again. This dog came from a family with 3 cats and a fox terrier but younger. Do you think if I get her spayed it might help the female dog not be so agres

Answer 1

Having learned from experience, female dogs tend to want to be the dominant one in the household. You need to get the mix spayed regardless. This dog also needs training with you. You need to be the boss, not her. She also might be unsure of her new surroundings. When she learns that you are in control, hopefully she should quit picking on your little Terrier. Your terrier could be frightened to the point where he is actually starting the fight. You need to keep them both on a leash when they are around each other so you have more control over their actions. Unfortunately, some dogs never learn to get along. But you have more of a shot since they are of opposite gender and you will be getting the mix spayed, right? ;) Good luck to you and your pups!

Answer 2

First of all you have two very powerful breeds wrapped up in one female dog..Especially chow..They are very highly controlling. I have 3 pits..My opinion since they drew blood you are going to have some trouble there..Dogs when they fight such as mine they never draw blood. You can try punishing the female dog and get it spaded but if it continues i would worry about you terrier.You might think about getting rid of the new dog .Some dogs just is domain and why did they give it up? Find out the real story why. When it comes to dogs they are from a pack .How old is it? If you have trust in this dog then when it bites bite it;s nose and it will stop bitting..mind did. And when you have two or more dogs you need to go to a feed store and pick up some nu-stock its about 13 dollars and read instructions and if they do get a bite put that on it. it cures all open wounds.Good Luck i hope all goes well.. I am not one to get rid of dogs either..

Answer 3

every female dog that I had with a male dog ended up being the boss. Chows can be aggressive. I would see how things work out in the next couple of weeks maybe they might be better. Spaying my female didn't change her Alpha personality. Good luck, I hope that things will improve if not you may need to find a better pal for your Rat Terrier.

Answer 4

Getting a dog spayed always helps with aggression. That said, a German-Chow mix will tend to be a vicious dog!
I think you are doing your terrier a grave disservice, bringing this huge, young, vicious female into his home. He wouldn't hurt her, even if he could. It's genetic programming for him to not harm a female. Unfortunately, females don't have the same programming towards males. She is going to establish herself as the Alpha dog, even if she has to kill him to do it.
I think it's just wrong to put your little terrier in this position. I would give this new dog to someone who doesn't have a little, elderly dog already, and let your terrier live out his life in peace.

Answer 5

Definately seperate them! Do not let them within the identical room collectively. Depending on the size change, a higher male dog can do alot of damage to a smaller female. Not to mention all those terrible unwanted domestic dogs that could outcome. I might really urge her to get them neutered and spayed as quickly as viable but except then be certain they don't come into contact with eachother except the heat is over.

Answer 6

Definately seperate them! Don't allow them to within the equal room in combination. Depending at the measurement change, a higher male puppy can do alot of harm to a smaller feminine. Not to say all the ones deficient undesirable dogs that would effect. I might rather urge her to get them neutered and spayed as quickly as viable however till then ensure they do not come into touch with eachother till the warmth is over.

Answer 7

if it is that bad try to look up dog behavior as it might have something to do with the mating doubt it but there are people who deal with this sort of stuff and the real problem might be finding them.
hope it works for you i love pets too
good luck

Answer 8

I doubt it. They are both trying to establish their territory.

You are simply going to have establish that you are leader of the pack and do not put up with this. Keep them separated.