I need help

[SnowWa]

Idenise --

Quoting you - "I have tried sitting them on the couch with me one on each side. they will be fine for a while then Buckeye goes after Archie again."
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This is the whole point -- when you are there - right in the middle - and Buckeye makes the first very slightest move to go after Archie - you've got him! Immediately move him back to where he was - turn him over on his back - hold him down and be stern with your "No No No!!!."

Do this over and over - but be quick, consistent, and firm with him.

I really think the one time we should be firm and stern - and can forgive ourselves for being this way - is when are little dogs are being aggressive or mean to any other animal or a person.

Personally, I would do this with my dogs several times a day and stay there and stop it over and over and over again - until the dog literally gives up....from exhaustion, if nothing else.

Then - if he ever does it when they are not near from you - immediately go and pick him up and turn him over on his back and sternly (look him in the eye) and tell him "No no no!!!."

He really should learn quickly that he just can't get away with this behavior.

******* All of these can be done without hurting your dog. You're just being consistent, fast, and stern with him. And you have to be. You just can't allow him to be mean to your other dog. You already know how miserable this makes everyone!

I have had to do the above several times when I've brought a new pet into my house -- and, without fail, it has always worked for me. And - it didn't take very long either!


Carol Jean