 Which method is best?
When we get my Yorkie and my girlfriend's Labradoodle together the fireworks begin. The Labradoodle lunges at the Yorkie and puts his mouth around his head, neck and other body parts. The Yorkie yaps, barks and often tries to climb up my leg into my arms. Keep in mind, no real biting ensues -- no blood is drawn and I'm not sure if they are playing or trying to establish an alpha position. They also do this at night -- in our bed.
A trainer told me neither dog should be the alpha. WE should be the alpha. I've tried to attach a leash to the Labradoodle and snap it when he goes for my Yorkie. This does help, but my girlfriend hates this method, takes off the leash and wants them to just "fight" it out.
Any thoughts on which method is better, or any new ideas? I hate watching Ruger's head in the mouth of my gf's Labradoodle and tend to approach it like a protective father. |