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rubysmum · 12-08-2009, 05:45 AM

Hello, I have a 3 year old and a 18 week old. The 18 week old one starts growling at the 3 year old as soon as we get outside and today she just continually tried to bite her. Her attention was solely on her and she was trying to get at her all the time.
In the house they are generally fine together, one or the other tries to grab a toy / treat but this is not a problem.
The 3 year old is very submissive and does not react to being biten - she just yelps.
The 18 week old one tries to be dominant all the time. I accept that she will be the more dominant of the 2 but I would like them to get along and have enjoyable walks and playtime without having to worry about the 3 year old being bitten.
help would be so much appreciated.

Keion · 12-08-2009, 06:22 AM

I'm not sure how to help you with your problem, but I would try just walking them separately for now. Hope you find the answer you are looking for!

Britster · 12-08-2009, 08:09 AM

I would just walk them on 2 short leashes (4 foot nylon) ... one on your left side and one on your right side. Hold them up high but not with much tension but make sure one always stays on your right and one always on your left so the young one can't get to the older one. It's gonna take practice but they should learn how to walk together properly, at your side.

12-08-2009, 05:45 AM	#1
rubysmum Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: uk Posts: 11	Walking 2 dogs - one bites the other-help! Hello, I have a 3 year old and a 18 week old. The 18 week old one starts growling at the 3 year old as soon as we get outside and today she just continually tried to bite her. Her attention was solely on her and she was trying to get at her all the time. In the house they are generally fine together, one or the other tries to grab a toy / treat but this is not a problem. The 3 year old is very submissive and does not react to being biten - she just yelps. The 18 week old one tries to be dominant all the time. I accept that she will be the more dominant of the 2 but I would like them to get along and have enjoyable walks and playtime without having to worry about the 3 year old being bitten. help would be so much appreciated.

12-08-2009, 08:09 AM	#3
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	I would just walk them on 2 short leashes (4 foot nylon) ... one on your left side and one on your right side. Hold them up high but not with much tension but make sure one always stays on your right and one always on your left so the young one can't get to the older one. It's gonna take practice but they should learn how to walk together properly, at your side. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

12-08-2009, 06:22 AM	#2
Keion BANNED! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 71	I'm not sure how to help you with your problem, but I would try just walking them separately for now. Hope you find the answer you are looking for!