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Originally Posted by DBlain  the more I think about this the more I feel that puppies should not be allowed to terrorize an older dog even under the guise of playing. First it is not fair to the older dog. Second I think you are giving your puppy a false sense of security that he or she can get away with anything and other dogs will take it. Most people in this situation will say the best thing that every happened is when the older dog finally said enough is enough. But what if your older dog never does that, do you want the first dog to teach that to your pup be one you don't know. When you think about this, a parent would never let a toddler pinch and bite an older child, and if they did can you imagine the brat they would be raising. |
I agree. I don't allow her to continue to terrorize Daisy. I scold Bella and help Daisy get up on the couch. I have noticed when we are out that Bella has started aggressive behavior toward ANY animal we see.