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Mare is aggressive towards dogs Hi :) Our youngest, Mare, is behaving badly. She is 10 months and 4lbs. We had her a dog training but all she ever wanted was to attack the other dogs. We could live with that as we thought well, so many big dogs - that's natural that she is scared and gets aggressive. But some of our close friends has a big black lab and has now gotten a pup. It a mixed breed but already is 8lbs. They were here yesterday with the puppie to introduce it and Mare just barked and barked and barked. (Kali was a peach and greeted it, told it who's the boss around here and then initiated play) Even after 15 minutes she didn't stop. When the puppie finally took interest in her she fled around the dinner table whining and squeaking like the puppie had bitten her though it was nowhere near her. We would love if the dogs could get along as well as their humans - what do we do? Thank you! |
*bump* Anyone who has any ideas? (Sorry to be impatient, but I'm afraid this thread will drown in the many new threads) |
I'm not really any help, but I didn't want it to drown. Logan will play with anyone. Maybe if you hold the puppy so Mare can go and sniff it and see that it won't hurt her. But don't hold Mare that will just make her more upset. That's all I can think of. |
Good luck... All I have to offer you is caution. You know she is aggressive, therefore, until this changes, do not allow her socialize with dogs larger than herself. I am hoping that you can break her of this anti-social behavior because I do not wish anyone the tragedy that I had to face. I had a little girl who was always aggressive to other dogs, too. I could never break her of the habit, and because of it I lost her this summer when she attacked my brother's cocker spaniel and the cocker accidently killed my aggressive 4 pound Angel by pulling her off him by her neck. Good luck! I will watch this thread with interest to see if anyone can offer any suggestions that may have helped me, too. If only I had known this site existed while my Angel was alive... Lucky for me my Wosie loves everybody and everycritter. |
None of mine (I have 5 - 3 medium size and the 2 Yorkies) will bite, but they will growl and grouse until the new intro understands the pecking order. The older dogs aren't as playful, so they just growl at the pups to tell them to 'leave me alone'. My 13 yr old Sheltie has what we call 'the Marley no play zone'. He'll growl if they rough house anywhere near him to let them know he doesn't like to have his naps interrupted! They get carried away and get too close sometimes, but are quickly reminded and move their games further away from Marley. There is always an adjustment period, and I just keep a close eye on everyone. Widget has been here a month, and she's just now gotten to where she's comfortable enough to initiate play with the older big dogs. So hopefully with time (supervised!) they'll work it out on their own. If not , I'm sure someone on here will have better tips for you. Good luck! |
I have now been suggested to treat her with flowermedicin. Several people has seen very nice results after 3 months on that. I just figured there was something we could DO in the exact situation, to make it easier for her... Thanks for all your replies :) |
I think more socialization in a contolled way. Take her to the dog park in an enclosed stroller or carrier where she can see out and snff the other dogs but not hurt them or them hurt her in defense. Gradually take her out and when she gets aggressive turn her over on her back and hold her there for a second or two to teach submission rather than aggression. I think more exposure would be good and then she will eventually grow to know that she can be around big dogs and they wont' hurt her. Good luck. |
I agree with Kim. She needs more than anything else to start socializing with other dogs. It seems as if she has never come into contact with other dogs or as if she is just used to being soley around humans. I had a poodle for many years and never socialized with other animals. When she did she was very aggressive and would only like hanging out with humans. Its like our little friends forget their nature...if we reinforce that. Don't worry though she is still young (10months old right?) and she will snap out of it. :thumbup: |
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So I will think about alternatives and maybe try to ask around for people with smaller dogs to train her socializing :) Thank you :) |
Kewtee, I feel your pain. My baby doesn't like other dogs either. At least not strange dogs. And she is very aggressive by nature. I don't really have any advice for you. Syd is 1 year and still doesn't like other dogs on her turf. (she considers our apartment, the sidewalk outside, and the route we take a walk on to be her turf) She is however ok with other dogs when we are on their turf. I took her in a pet rescue fundraiser walk in the fall and she did fine. She was nervous of the larger dogs...but she did not act aggressively. I also took her to a friends house and let her mingle with my friends Sheltie...and that went ok. I think that setting up a "play date" with another small dog (like a yorkie, chiwawa or pomeranian) might help. Maybe if she starts slowly and finds a friend...she might be more open to socialize with other dogs. |
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