i just got the pup last week so theve only been around each other for a few days. i know some tussle is in order the older ones been with us since he was born and has no training, is quite energetic and we hav a problem with him snippin at people before i bought the yng one but its more mutual the older ones about 2x the size of the pup but he we go wright at him and visa versa when one is come the outher seems to want to start it. so far i just supervise and interject when i think its getting to rough but somtimes even if i grab them by the tuff of there neck the still are confrontational id hate to have to resort to the oldschool rolled up paper i hear it can b counter productive. so at what point would the roughhousing be to much i no dogs nip eachother all the time so far ive been letting little nips at the but go but when they go face to face i break it up and how can i better socialize them to each other or how long tell theve asteblished there dominant thing (its me lol)
2007-12-11 19:22:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Just give them time and plenty of supervised meet up time.
There will be moments when the meeting will get a bit intense - They need to sort out who is dominant. Dogs have a wonderful way of sorting out disputes amoungst themselves so try not to be overly protective.
My advise is to get a spray bottle with some water and when u think things are becoming a little bit hectic spray them and move them away from each other for a little. All the water does is distract them for a sec.
Never try and socialise pups when u have them on a leash or are holding them by their collar - it creates confrontation which will lead to aggresion.
Favour the dominant pup. I know it sound mean and we all tend to fall for the little one, but dont - it only creates confusion in status which leads to major probs later. The elder must get more attention and get fed first. The younger pup will soon learn to respect the elder pup and peace will soon prevail.
Another thing - dogs are the best disciplinarians - never scold the other dog when it is growling at the pup for stealing its food or biting it too hard. The elder dog will know when the msg has gottten through and will stop way before anything gets out of hand.
2007-12-11 19:38:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because they are both so young i wouldn't be overly concerned. The younger dog may be feeling bullied and a bit frustrated about always being the one who gets pinned down, thats why it fights back so hard which, in turn makes the older dog more forcefull. Remember though, this kind of play is important to both dogs, try not to get in the middle of them, don't rescue the younger pup by hand, as this will come across as favouritism. Keep a squirt bottle on hand and when play gets too rough, squirt them with water in the face, this will break it up immediately without either of them associating you as the squirter. If they aren't doing it in a playfull manner then the water bottle will work to break up fights, inappropriate nipping, any unacceptable behaviour really, it will only be affective if its used in the instant that the naughty behaviour occurs. I find in young dogs, the water squirt works best because they don't associate you with the punishment, unlike a smack which usually results in the dog anticipating a whack and running away, in turn learning a new bad behaviour.
2007-12-12 03:51:53 · answer #2 · answered by jukette 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You know the rolled newspaper has worked for decades. It is effective, gets the attention, does not hurt only makes noise. If you are having trouble it could be the fastest way to solve the problem. Everyone is going to have an opinion of how you should train your dog. What works is what will work for you and your dog.
2007-12-12 03:31:52 · answer #3 · answered by just me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a little baby and needs to be protected from an older puppy that is full of it. Your dog can be really hurt. Keep them separated until your puppy can fend for himself. The older puppy is playing much too rough and is not to be trusted. Older puppies are supposed to be full of it and should be getting trained but at that age they are still so rambunctious. Keep them separated! If your puppy gets hurt, it will be your fault.
2007-12-12 03:29:20 · answer #4 · answered by towanda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're both basically puppies still.
Are you sure it's not just rough-housing puppy play?
2 rambunctuous pups can really just be playing and not into the pecking-order dominant mode yet.
2007-12-12 03:28:46 · answer #5 · answered by deltadawn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋