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Help Me......PLEASE I need some help..2 of my dogs are hurting each other really bad...they are both females.....Abby and Tayla are their names....Every time abby and tayla come in contact with each other they smell each other for about 2 minutes....THEN....they start biting each other and drawing blood.....They got in to it this morning and Abby hurt her front left paw tayla bit her muscle...:( Has anyone delt with this before?????? |
are they spayed ? |
YES they are spayed |
i would read up on the dog whisperer then http://dogpsychologycenter.com/cesar/ |
Oh hunny that is just terrible! How old are they and how long have they been together? Did they get along before, and this just started happening? Im sorry that I dont have any real answers for you but I agree about reading what the dog whisperer has to say. Good luck hun and keep us posted. |
Have you tried spraying ( I say loudly at the same time - uh,uh!) them with water when they are fighting? This has worked for me in several different instances, unwanted barking, aggression, etc. My son's gf has been leaving her little chi here, he had a problem of chasing Ruby and biting at her, when she was following me. Three times with the spray bottle and now, if he starts (which he hasn't in days) all I have to do is say "Uh,Uh" and he stops. |
I disagree about using thier name when yelling and or disciplining. Never do that. That would be a bad association. Never yell at all. Don't even raise your voice. They read actions better. You need to show more authority to them. Show them YOU are the alpha and YOUR in charge. When they start looking as if they are going to go at it, step in the middle with your palms to each of their faces and just make sure you DO feel in charge. They can pick up on vibes. Take them by the cuff of the neck for restraining if necessary and just hold them like that untill they calm down. You have got to take charge of this situation before one of them gets seriously hurt. I've seen dogs get their eyes put out over this same behavior. |
:) March will be one year they have been together...They have done this the WHOLE YEAR!!!! We will try to hold them back...We will let you know how it turns out!!!! HOPEFULLY IT TURNS OUT RIGHT!!!!!!! Thanks....if anyone else has delt with this then please let me know what you do to stop this!!!! Thanks |
Alot of people have told us to get rid of one...but if we can avoid this we are keeping them BOTH!!!!!We cant get rid of one!!! Its hard!!!:( |
I've had this problem in the past with my male and female yorkies. The male would attack the female usually when they were laying on or around me. If you know which one is the aggresser then the next time it happens, gently turn the aggresser on her back on the floor or sofa and place the passive dog on top of her. Just be sure to take care that aggresser can't snap at the passive dog. Do all of this in a very calm manner, no need to even speak. Have the passive dog lay on the aggresser for a minute of so then remove the passive dog and let them go on with their day. I initially saw this on the Dog Whisper show and it worked for me after a very short period of time. |
youve let them hurt each other for a whole year you need to get a trainer in the house or keep them seperated at ALL times |
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No we dont let them together for a whole year....We put one in the pin and let the other one run around...Then they switch when we switch they somehow get loose and then they go at it ...FULL FORCE!!!!:eek: |
It sounds like you really do need to do something before one is killed :( :( .....I can't help but good luck - I hope you find some good answers here |
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To OP: Animals drawing blood on each other for over a year -- should have been separated long ago. That is the owner's responsibility! Sometimes you have to make tough choices for the good of the animals that depend on your judgement. It might be too late now to train them to get along. You may have to rehome one for BOTH their sakes! You have 10 dogs in your home now? |
Do you have a friend or relative close to you that could take one for several weeks and see what happens and then bring it back into the home? I think if that didn't work I would think of rehoming one, but then again how are you going to know the one kept won't do the behaviour thing with one of the others that you have? Good luck and hope your little Abby is not hurt seriously. Please keep us updated on how things work out and what you do to win over from this problem. Patti and Baby Blessing |
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then i guess your only choice would to rehome one since its an all the time thing |
Before you rehome I would try to find a local dog trainer and see what they have to say..maybe you could figure something out besides separating them. If you can get your hands on some of Cesar Milans DVD's you might find your answer..check your local library or video rental store...he is awesome and has touched on this subject a few times. Check his website and books too...something has to work besides just rehoming... Good Luck!! I know its hard to have to rehome... Dawn |
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I will not rehome THEM!!!!!!! They are my babys its a tough decision!!! You cant just pick!!!! |
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I guessed 10 dogs as there were 10 paw prints in your signature -- now I see one just said All my pups. Nine dogs is still a lot. Not too unusual for a couple of them to not get along. |
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I'm sorry you're going through this! I have a female chi that is a lot more aggressive than any of my other dogs. She thinks she is the alpha in this house, after me, and I have to put her in her place pretty often to keep her from biting at the other dogs. I've never seen the Dog Whisperer show, but my dad was watching it and said when you have dogs that are out of control like that you can use your hand in a biting motion by their face and firmly tell them no. It makes sense, because that is how alpha dogs keep the others in line - by biting their faces. Don't actually hurt them, but use your hand to grab the side of their face and say a loud 'no' or 'stop' at the same time. I'm surprised at how well it makes them stop what they're doing and listen. Maybe something like that will work for you. If not, I would definitely suggest finding a trainer who can help you. Good luck! |
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good luck |
My two girls fight all the time, but they're just playing. It sounds like they're killing each other, they get so loud!:eek: Thankfully, they ARE just playing and not actually hurting one another. They both give as good as they get, and there's not an "aggressor" here. I'm sorry that you are going through this, and as heartbreaking as it is, you really should consider rehoming one or both of them (seperately of course). I didn't read all of the other replies first, so I'm flying by the seat of my pants here:laugh: So if I'm repeating what others already said, forgive me. I like to go ahead and give my honest opinion before reading others'. How do they get along with all of your other pups? Is there one in particular that is the main aggressor? You may have to spend some big time $$$ on a trainer to come to your home, if you want to keep them both. I'm sad for you that you have this problem, it must be so stressful on you AND the doggies:( Good luck!:love: |
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If you are going to keep both dogs then you will need to keep them apart so they don't hurt each other. I had 2 females who were like this and I did end up rehomeing one of them, for safely reasons. Sometimes as hard as it is.. you just have to go with your heart on this and do whats best for you and your dogs...Good luck to you. |
They are your dogs and you are going to do what you want all I can do is wish good luck to them! |
Good luck on getting them to get along. I know I wouldn't want to rehome either of them!!! Don't let anyone stress you out either!! You will do what is best for your babies!:goodluck: |
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