Thanks everyone! After having a long talk with a different vet at our clinic (one I more highly regard than the one who told us to let them work it out) the situation seems to be a bit better.
The aggressive dog is most likely suffering from some insecurity issues as someone suggested. Both dogs are neutered, but she said as they approach 2yo there are still hormonal changes in them that can make them a little nuts. Since he's also picking up on hormonal changes in me he's going through a lot right now. She said from the sound of it because our other dog has gotten a lot more clingy since I've been pregnant - Brady is probably trying to protect me. Which I can see
We have been reinforcing our dominance over them and the "pecking order" in the house quite a bit lately. Nobody gets on the furniture unless they are specifically invited, sleeping in their kennels, etc. We've always made them sit and stay before entering or exiting the house as well as before receiving meals & treats (plus an additional skill usually for food). We also put them in separate rooms for meals now. Anytime Tanner gets attention we make sure to give Brady attention too.
It seems to have made a difference. Brady (dominant) has become much more submissive/obedient to us and any issues that have started we've been able to break up with verbal commands such as "enough" "sit" and "leave it".
As for the groomer - they have both always loved the groomer. We use a groomer that allows the dogs to free play, and Brady has never had a problem before. They went to the groomer a week and a half ago again and we were told that Brady did have an issue with a puppy, but when we asked for more info they said the puppy had been in everybody's face all day and needed to be knocked down a notch or two anyway and that there hadn't been any injuries. |