Help Ok so this weekend I am watching my mom’s 5lb yorkie who is 8 years old, Charlie, he doesn’t like my 6 1/2 month german shepherd, Bruce, too much. I want to work with them as much as possible this weekend because my mom gets really frantic when they get close because she is nervous. Charlie has never shown aggression toward any other dog before. He is usually very submissive but never scared of other dogs. He goes all over with is and his very social. Charlie has made his dominance known to Bruce. Bruce is actually a bit scared of Charlie sometimes. They are ok in public most of the time and if treats are involved Charlie will be fine even right next to Bruce but once the treats are gone he barks and snarls and has even nipped at him. Of course a 5lb yorkie isn’t going to do much damage to a 60lb pup but I am very nervous that Bruce will get nervous and either hit him with his paw or worse, nip back! Bruce has never shown any agression toward Charlie and just wants to play. Usually Bruce listens to my commands to lay down or stay but I am looking for some help. Most blogs or videos out there are little puppy big older dog and I can’t find anything for the opposite. Please please please help!! I love my little charlie so much and miss having him around. When I first moved out he slept over all the time but now he can't usually because he just never settles down. |