Ok i have a min pin who i've had for months now, and noe i just got a pit. The pit seems to get along with other dogs,she loves playing. On the other hand my min pin doesnt seem to get along with other dogs at all. What can i do for them to get along? i really dont want to get rid of my pit so please someone help me.
2007-11-20 03:00:51 · 10 answers · asked by sqrlyprly 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
First of all, don't even worry, this is quite normal! You don't have to get rid of your dog! They have to have plenty of time, to get to know each other, and to figure out what the others temperament is! I would start with walking them, together!! For some reason, when you walk them together, they start to act like they are friends, maybe it is because if they encountered trouble, they know they would act together, rather than against each other! I know what you are going through, because I just adopted a new dog in August, and it took some time to get them all to behave nice! I did start seeing a difference, when we were out on our walks, they surprised me by really playing nicely, I thought wow, we are going to all get along fine! Good luck, just have patience, it will all work itself out!!
2007-11-20 03:22:58 · answer #1 · answered by meloni o 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some dogs just don't like or feel comfortable with other dogs. If you want your dogs to get along this is what you need to work on. Your min pin needs to feel good about the pit and assuming that the pit is friendly and socially appropriate with your min pin you can work on helping your min pin by learning about counter conditioning, desensitization, triggers and thresholds. Bring out really good treats for your min pin when the pittie is around. Make sure that he only has good experiences with the dog. Do not leave them alone together with no one around. Dogs do fight and seriously injure or kill other dogs. Don't let either dog practice inappropriate behaviors with each other, but don't stop them by punishing them. Distract them or prevent the behavior from starting to begin with.
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2007-11-20 18:07:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As more and more people adopt or buy multiple dogs, we come across a common problem of inter dog aggression developing inside the house. Most of the time it is caused by the dogs not yet forming correct pack order or human not being the pack leader within the house.
In the first case, the dogs simply can’t figure out who's higher in pack order between them. Best way to correct this is to help them in everyway you can to establish a stable order. A lot of times when a new dog is brought into the house the older dog doesn’t want to give up its place.
It is the owner’s responsibility to help the animals establish their pack order as fast as possible. For this to happen it is important to show the weaker and younger dog that the older member of the pack is higher. If two dogs are fighting each other then correct the younger dog even if the fight was started by the older dog. Feed, walk, and play with the younger dog after you have done so with the older dog. Give older dog more attention, bones, and toys.
If the dogs are relatively similar in age and size, watch them for a week or two. Find out which dog seems to be a leader and do the things listed beforehand as if this leader is older dog. The dog who is a leader will always go in first through the door, jump in the car, get to food when called for dinner, etc.
In the second case it is extremely important to get dogs to respect you. The moment you become a leader the dogs will start to respond to you in a completely different light. This is done mainly by working with your dogs in obedience training rings, either alone or with instructor. Do it everyday for 10-15 minutes. Don’t let dogs push you over, like getting on the couch and pushing you out of it. Of course if the problem is serious enough when dogs try to bite you, call a professional to assist you.
No violence should be used in getting dogs to stop fighting and training dogs. In the next article I will describe few ways to safely break up serious fights between dogs.
2007-11-20 11:04:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Did you just bring the pit home? You should have introduced them in a neutral place (not your home) -- your min pin is probably being a little territorial. Give it time.
2007-11-20 11:09:45 · answer #4 · answered by Amanda 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I understand Min Pins can be touchy. You'll have to train yours to behave.
I believe Cesar Milan (The Dog Whisperer) has some tips you can use. The biggest one is teaching your dog that *you* are the boss.
Good luck!
2007-11-20 11:20:25 · answer #5 · answered by Tigger 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try taking them on outings together. Maybe you could put them on a split lead and take them jogging together. You need to promote pack behavior and let them know that they are to live as a pack under you.
2007-11-20 11:05:13 · answer #6 · answered by tribuck76 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they are fighting they are showing who is the dominante one. That is ok if you are supervising them.
2007-11-20 11:17:16 · answer #7 · answered by Megan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
make it clear to them that YOU are the one in charge, not either one of them....JUST YOU
2007-11-20 11:07:12 · answer #8 · answered by me 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You just need to be patient and give it time...
2007-11-20 11:04:33 · answer #9 · answered by Yo LO! Aussie Grins 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if they fight they are trying to declare who is most dominant.
2007-11-20 11:04:32 · answer #10 · answered by Steven M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋