Behavior problem--dogs suddenly fighting
 

I have 2 yorkies--Sophie (1.5 yrs) and Lila (2.5 yrs). I have only had Lila for three months. The two dogs took a while to warm up to one another, but have been best buddies for a while. They sleep together and play a lot, kiss each other, etc.

On Friday Lila was sick so I took her to the vet. She was there all day on an IV. I brought her home on Friday night. The two dogs lay together, and later Sophie wanted to play but Lila was still sick and not interesed. Sophie suddenly became vicious and attacked Lila. I chalked this up to Sophie being frustrated.

Lila was at the vet again all day yesterday. When I brought her home last night, all bets were off. There was no way to even have the two in the same room. Sophie was just going at her. I'd break it up, give her a time-out, and she'd start right up again. I had to move their crates to different parts of the room so they could not see one another.

Today, same story. I gave Lila a bath because I thought maybe the problem was associated with her smell, and I have been doing "crate & rotate" all day in Sophie's crate only.

I've never seen Sophie so aggressive, and it's very disconcerting. If you have any insight I'd appreciate it. Thank you.

I'm thinking that maybe Sophie does not like all the attention that Lila is getting. And she does not see you as the pack leader so she is dominating. she also might be reprimanding her for leaving. In a pack, only the leader is allowed to go away.

As for what to do about it, I don't know. good luck. I hope someone has some suggestions.

wonders if sophie is jealous

my cousin has two dogs a maltese and a westie terrier.
despite their age diff they're friends.

but when i favour one and not the other they fight... well mostly the westie starting the fight.
i can't sleep with the westie because he's 20 lbs and is all over the bed and crushes me so this one night isneaked into the bedroom without the westie not realizing it. she barked and barked but i ignored her. the next morning, the westie found out that the maltese sneaked into my room and fell asleep under the bed, the westie started the fight which lasted about 5 mins

so it could be a jealousy issue

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