Dog showing very dominant behavior towards girlfriend's dog Ruger barks, sits on and constantly bangs into my girlfriend's dog. Neither of us can stand it, but as soon as I get him home he calms down and is silent. The dogs don't "fight," and often will lie next to each other quietly, but most of the time it's just bark bark bark from my dog. Other than keep them separate I don't really know what to do. Any ideas? |
Maybe he just wants to play? Have you taken them both for a walk together? Tire him out with play. Sit on the floor and play fetch with them, giving treats when they bring the item back. Make it a family playtime, do things together. Some have more energy than other's. Correct him if he jumps up on her. Don't yell, it's important that he understand good things come from being with her. Sounds to me like he only wants attention from her. He dosen't sound like an Alpha to me. |
We do walk them together. Often my dog shows the same behavior on the trail. Lots of barking and jumping on the other dog, although he does not display this behavior towards other dogs, or I should say most other dogs. I should add that there is a large age difference between the two dogs. Ruger is only 6 months old, while Miles, a Westie, is 9 years old. |
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Ohhhhhhhhhhhh he's just a puppy? Puppies do these things. He's needs training. I'm surprised Miles dosen't correct him by snapping at him when he's jumped on. Puppies need to be told what is right and what is wrong. They do not know. Very much like teaching a small child how to behave. People assume dogs know these things. Just correct him when he jumps up on Miles. While walking the two together use a "walk nice harness" on Ruger keeping him close to you. Keep treats in your pocket and when he bolts out or tries to get to Miles correct him telling him WALK and treat him immediately. Give him a couple of times and he will realize if he walks by your side he will get a treat. Make sure you talk to him while walking and if he walks nice next to you, lean down and treat him and tell him good boy. The harness is key. The hook is under the breast bone and this gives you better control over your dog. Have patience because it takes time and you have a puppy who just wants to play most of the day. It's what they do. LOL PS make sure the treat is not given in the house. It needs to be special for outdoors only. Little pieces of chicken or cheerios is great. Something he will look forward too. It works I've been traiing with a trainer and Buddy has learned to walk properly after 5yrs. LOL |
Miles does correct him, but not enough. Every once in a while you'll hear a yelp from Ruger, he's quiet for a minute, then he's back at it again. Sometimes I'll reach in and grab Ruger by the scruff of the neck and give him a shake, but he's right back in there in a second or two. Rewarding Ruger works, but the problem is when you show a treat they both want a treat. When the treat is gone he's at it again. |
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Consistency is key. It has to become a way of life. |
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