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08-19-2010, 03:07 PM | #1 |
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| Second Dog We rescued a dog, but she doesn't get along with Rosie. We already had to break up fights we just got the dog yesterday. Are we supposed to put the one who started the fight on their back? How are we supposed to stop this behavior? Thank you in advanced!!! |
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08-19-2010, 04:18 PM | #2 |
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| How did you introduce the dogs? Typically, meeting on neutral territory, like a park or somewhere that is NOT your home is best. So your first dog doesn't feel threatened. Then take them on a nice brisk walk together so they can get to know each other. I know the first meeting is already done and over with, but you can still do this tomorrow. I wouldn't roll anyone on their back... makes them more aggressive in most cases, especially someone who doesn't know what they're doing and is not a trained professional. Are they both spayed/neutered?
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08-19-2010, 04:27 PM | #3 |
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| To take them on walks together can form the pack bond and helps to establish you as the pack leader... |
08-19-2010, 05:38 PM | #4 |
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| One day is not enough time to see how they will really get along. I would keep them separated (if they are fighting) by using baby gates, etc to keep them in separate rooms ~ but maybe still see each other. I had a heck of a time getting my dominant Westie to accept little Lucy - but it finally did happen. I kept them separated for a few weeks - brought them together of an evening in a 'safe' room. No toys, bones, or food bowls were left on the floor. It was not a room we spent a lot of time in so Ringo didn't feel it necessary to guard everything. Start with a few minutes, then work up to an hour or more together. Praise the dogs when they are getting along - getting along means good things happen like treats and walks. I would not do the alpha roll as most people think it is outdated and has the opposite effect of what you are trying to accomplish. For now, I would just quickly separate them both if a fight breaks out and don't worry about who the offender is. Just quickly separate them and don't make a big deal about it. Then try again later. Your dogs will have to establish their own pecking order and try not to interfere unless things get too rough. A lot of times it will sound much worse than it is. Of course, no one should be allowed to get hurt and absolutely no blood should be drawn. Yes, definitely walk them together! This will help them form a bond. Good luck and be patient. Remember, baby steps and baby gates! PS: I was so sorry when I first brought Lucy home; things were so stressful at first. It took about a month for everything to settle down and now I love having two dogs. I still don't feed them together because Ringo would eat all the food; but otherwise, they get along great. I just don't want you to get discouraged.
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08-20-2010, 03:05 AM | #5 |
Poppy's Mamma ♥ Donating Member | I know how you feel. I have had my cross breed bitch for 10 years (shes 13 yo) and brought my yorkie pup home 7 weeks ago. At first my older dog wouldnt even sit in the same room as the pup but things are slowly getting better. But my older dog barks at the pup ALOT, she has never actually gone for the pup but barks alot. Things just take time, you need to let them get to know each other and form their own bond. One day is not enough to tell... sometimes these things can take a while, Its stressful yes but it will be worth it. Good luck!
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08-20-2010, 04:08 AM | #6 |
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| It's really hard to bring a new dog into a home. You have to have patience and show equal love to everybody. We have two basset hounds who are a little over a year old. We then brought home Zoe who is a Shorkie and although the basset hounds get along pretty well with Zoe, they are still jealous like little children they will resent not being the center of attraction. It takes awhile but they all get used to each other. Now we have Zach who is a 4 month old Yorkie. Zoe is very jealous of Zach and the cycle begins again. |
08-20-2010, 04:15 AM | #7 |
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| from what I have read about dogs, putting them on their back is what other dogs do to them when trying to kill them and it makes them even more fearful. So I don't suggest that. walk them together side by side, that's what Cesar does, he said never introduce straight on. Rescue dog may be suffering severe anxiety from a previous experience. keep and an on them don't leave them alone with your other dog |
08-20-2010, 05:17 AM | #8 |
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| The first thing you have to do is get them to spend time together in a positive way. This means giving them treats together (especially when they are behaving nicely) and going fun places together. This way, they will associate one another with POSITIVE things. Second, you have to be patient. It will take some time for them to get used to one another. In the interim, make sure that you separate them whenever you leave the house. Third, take LOTS of walks together. This will get them used to one another and will make them feel like part of the pack (so to speak). In my experience of having multiple dogs, nothing bonds dogs together like taking long walks. Finally, make sure you feed them separately and ensure that you never leave food, treats, or toys laying around. BTW, I am reading a great book right now - Through a Dog's Eyes by Jennifer Arnold. I would HIGHLY recommend it. It's a great book to read and she includes many good examples of how you can use positive reinforcement to get the most out of your furry little friends.
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08-20-2010, 10:46 AM | #9 |
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| The only time you would 'dominate' by forcing him to lie over is when you calmly go to remove the aggressor from the siutaion and he turns on you. At that time you must be ready to protect yourself using this technique. Always protect the weaker dog. As mentioned in most of the comments posted here- keep them seperate but where they can see each other so you don't inadvertantly cause another problem. That being said, WALK, WALK, WALK them together. As commented on, a lo-o-ong walk will do wonders to lower their energy level and they will find their own place all while enjoying being together and more importantly, together 'with you'. Time- Patience- and Calm will prevail. "Followers need a true leader with a commanding 'presence'. So it is for your dog"
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