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Originally Posted by Bhikku  Showing Mocha that you have dominance over her during a period when she's showing aggression might make her think twice about climbing the pack hierarchy. Think Cesar Milan. |
The problem is, HOW do I show dominance? I keep them separated yes but well sometimes she does not listen. I know it is my fault to not reinforce training much sooner, but I need to know what to do NOW, you see.
I am reading his book right now.
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Originally Posted by Ellie May Let them sort it out?
There was a thread started on YT not long ago about two Yorkies fighting.
One of them had to have their eye removed because of it.
Anytime you let dogs fight, you are taking a risk.
Even if you are alpha over both of them, Mocha is obviously taking second place. You could start between them and face Mocha when this happens and give some kind of verbal discipline (but the people who only use positive reinforcement will disagree with this).
When big dogs get in Ellie's face and she growls and snaps to get them away, I sometimes allow it because she is telling them to stop but I always hesitate because then she may carry that behavior over to other situations with dogs where she has no right to do that. I also think it is possible for Ellie and big dog to get hurt. So, I start between them as much as possible and keep them separated for the most part. |
I do give a very firm NO when she goes after the ear again. So far she hasn't gotten dominant much, but all throughout today I kept my eyes on them. But Lulu is also not helping me, by keeping submissive. I would not even know how to start with positive reinforcement. I have been looking at all kinds of training method all this day, trying to find which ones will suit my dogs.
I am keeping them together right now, but only when I am in the house. I leave them on short bouts like toilet and stuff. I am just trying to do what seems logical to me. They will need to learn how to behave again when it's just the 2 of them. If I am at home I can hear if something is happening. When I have to leave the house I will definitely keep them separated at least for a while.
Eye removed? Poor baby
That is what I am afraid of. If I let them "sort it out", one of them will get hurt. As submissive as Lulu is, I am sure if it really comes down to it she will strike back, as every living thing do. Mocha is athletic but Lulu is bigger.. ONE of them is sure to get hurt. Those little teeth are no less sharper than the ones on, say, Rotties.
I am trying my best right now, while looking (frantically) for ways to assert leadership for both of them.
It ONLY happens when Lulu got excited.