After reading your comments, it sounds like Sadie is trying to control Bentley. With those two dogs, I would be on Sadie's butt anytime she even looks at Bentley sideways. I'd put her in time out whenever she approaches him when he has a toy or a treat, or if she tries to retaliate in any way. Reward her when she ignores him. With her on leash to begin with, give him treats first, then give her treats. Same with food. Feed him first, even if you feed them in crates or separate rooms. When you let them outside, let him go out first. And you have to protect him from her. In situations where you know she'll react, like when you pick him up, make her back up first. Make her back up when you put him back on the floor. Then watch them, and tell her to 'Be nice!'
I know it sounds like a lot of work, it is. But once you get in the habit of doing it, it will become second nature to you.
Tink and Finny got along fairly well, but the problem was with Tink. She thought Finnie was her new toy. They'd start out playing with toys, and the next thing I knew, I'd look up and see Tink dragging Finny across the room by her ear! Finnie was just laying there, letting Tink drag her around. And then I caught Tink grabbing Finny by the scruff of her neck and trying to shake her. Although Tink was really only playing, I had to teach her not to do those things to poor Finnie.
I told her 'No,no, play nice' and redirected Tink to a toy each time, and held Finnie on my lap for a bit to be sure she wasn't hurt. It took a few months, but I haven't seen Tink doing this behavior for quite a while now. The most she does is takes a toy to Finnie and squeaks it while resting it on her back.
I hope this helps... |