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02-18-2015, 05:22 AM | #1 |
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| Agressive with a puppy Bentley will be 10 years old in October, in 2 weeks we are adding a new member to our family, she came to visit twice and Bentley is been really aggressive and tried to bite her, Bentley is not used to other animals around, any advice and how to train Bentley? |
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02-18-2015, 05:35 AM | #2 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | I would just introduce slowly and with caution...ie, put a leash on Bentley and the puppy when introducing so that you have control of the situation and slowly allow them to sniff noses etcetera. It may take time and patience, but I'm sure Bentley will calm down after the initial adjustment settles.
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02-18-2015, 06:14 AM | #3 |
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| I been doing that, just worry about his attitude....thanks for the advice |
02-18-2015, 07:22 AM | #4 |
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| Dont ever leave them alone together, until Bentley fully bonds with the puppy! I always kept the dog that was there first, number one in the chain! Always made that pup feel like they were still the most important one, most loved one, and that this new puppy was not going to be a threat in any way....still made special time with established pup, lots of lap time and loving and treats......I even thought if I would give the "old timer" a favorite treat whenever I brought the new resident into "our" presence/group, this new pup would suddenly become an unexpected source of treats, so maybe that new pup was not so bad after all!! It seemed to work for us around here! |
02-18-2015, 07:23 AM | #5 |
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| Have you only had them introduced indoors? I remember seeing a segment on a dog training show that introducing new dogs in a "neutral" territory is better sometimes. B/c the dog that was already living there won't feel s/he needs to protect "their" home. Of course, use positive reinforcements to show that having the new puppy = treats/toys I'm a fan of Victoria Stilwell. Hope it helps. Good luck! https://positively.com/dog-behavior/...existing-dogs/ |
02-18-2015, 09:24 AM | #6 |
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| How was the puppy behaving when Bentley became aggressive/tried to bite? Was the puppy doing something that might be annoying to an older dog? Great advice above. Also, make sure Bentley has a place to escape the puppy when he wants. Max always escaped to the couch where Teddy was too small to jump. Supervise closely. I promoted the bond between my boys by doing brief trick training sessions with them. Tricks for treats. Having constructive activity helped focus the boys and keep them (Teddy) from wrestling all day. A little bit of fetch, a couple minutes of shoulder rubs, meal times, a car ride . . . and so on. When your puppy is old enough and had the necessary shots, walks together will probably help the most.
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02-18-2015, 10:26 AM | #7 |
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| They were on my room, puppy just tried to sniff and play....thank you soooo much for the advice..... |
02-18-2015, 10:38 AM | #8 | |
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Does Bentley sleep with you? If so, gives him even more reason to be territorial. As far as he's concerned, the new puppy is in HIS territory without his permission. I think letting them walking around a bit together that neutral territory might provide a better result. Please keep us updated! I'm personally interested in how things play out for your two furries. | |
02-18-2015, 02:13 PM | #9 | ||
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You can help Bentley by working with him ahead of time using the same methods when preparing a family dog for the arrival of a newborn baby. You have the advantage of your breeder being near by, so If possible, I would provide him/her with a blankie for your new pup- the idea is to get her scent all over the blankie which you will present to Bentley several times a day. Each time Bentley takes a sniffs reward him with a high value treat. This will sensitize him to associate her scent with something positive.
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