Re-introducing dogs that have fought?
My sister and I live together, and each have our own dogs. They used to get along wonderfully, cuddle, play together, sleep together, etc.. One day, they had a bad fight, but we figured it may have been over food so we kept them separated for a few days then let them back together. After being together a few days, they fought again. Now it's to the point where they can't even see eachother or else one of them will lunge and they will start fighting and drawing A LOT of blood. My sister and I were wondering if we could re-introduce them again to the point they could be cuddling and sweet again? They used to be best friends, connected at the hip, and now they can't even be near one another and it kills us. We only have one of them in the house at a time, the other outside. All of the fights have happened indoors, so maybe it's a territory thing. I read this http://www.dogforums.com/general-dog-forum/60909-reintroducing-dogs-after-fight.html website, along with many others, but I wanted to hear actual opinions on if we should actually even try or not? They are both just a little older than one year old, and are VERY sweet and loving to humans, and get along with other dogs, just not each other. We planned to take them each on a long walk (not together) to tire them out, then, walk together on opposite sides of the road and use treats and commands to keep them distracted. We just feel sad that they used to be so close and now they try to kill each other.
Are these good signs after introducing two dogs?
after we introduced two dogs, they were sniffing each others butts/noses and when we separated them, the older (alpha)dog started to whine like he wanted to play or something. that was only the first introduction.. so what are some signs i can look for (god or bad) when we continue to try introducing them?
How do you introduce dogs to each other?
Thanks for the A2A!You should go to a mutual meeting ground. Such as a park neither of them have been to. From there just walk around and let them see each other, not greet each other. Just see.After you see they are not displaying aggression feel free to move in closer to let them engage. But you have a list of do’s and don’ts to follow.Don’t:Don’t have tension on the leash, when they greet give them the free reign to smell and maneuver.Don’t drop the leash, if things get hairy, you need an escape plan. If you drop the leash you are giving yourself a handicap.Don’t be scared or nervous, dogs can read your tension and they will in turn get tense.Don’t bring a toy, some dogs get territorial over toys. They are like little kids, they can play with each other with out a toy.Don’t be nervous if there is a dominance display. You intervene during violence and only violence. My dog loves to play rough, sometimes she gets dog arguments started where one dog submits and the other barks in their face and then everything is normal. If you intervene it ruins the event and can lead to a fight.Don’t be nervous if there is rough play. My Aussie, as I stated earlier, likes to play rough and drag her teeth on other dogs. Our friend’s Aussie was not impressed by it and scuffled with her. She knocked him over and barked in his face. They were fine after that.Do:Do be vigilant and watch for raised hackles. The dog in the off white coat has a ridge along his spine, that is his hackles raising. When that happens a confrontation may ensue. Be ready, but not tense.Do bring treats to give your dog when they are behaving. But do not create jealousy among the dogs, if they are fighting over it. Then put it away.Do cut the greeting short if it is not successful. Do not force the dogs to like each other. If they are butting heads then seek a different approach for introducing them. I suggest a professional or perhaps your local PetSmart.
Introducing a new puppy into our home with our 2-year old dog?
HOW TO HELP YOUR DOGS TO COPE WITH A NEW PUPPY. Puppies are excitable, lovable hooligans. They have bursts of unbelievable energy, however in order to grow they need lots of sleep. New puppies need a room where they can rest and sleep and the other dogs in the house need respite. Older dogs don’t want puppies biting their ears and chewing their necks, if a puppy does this, the older dogs should be allowed to chastise the puppy. How would you cope with an unruly toddler twenty four hours a day? Would you be annoyed, if you had a toddler thrust upon you who pulled your hair and poked your eyes? I am sure that you would grumble. Please don’t expect your dog to cope with an unruly puppy and to baby-sit twenty four hours a day. Supervise them for SHORT play sessions, then put your puppy in a quiet place to rest. I am not a big fan of crates, however if you do not have a utility room or a separate place where you can leave the puppy, a crate might be an alternative. Don’t expect your older dog to want to sleep with your puppy or to play with it constantly. Your puppy will possibly need about four meals a day. Divide your other dog’s rations into four and feed it (or them) at the same time. At the outset you must ensure that your puppy cannot steal the food from your other dogs. Perhaps you can put the puppy on a lead, or create enough space to ensure that the puppy does not steal. However it is important that your other dog, or dogs knows that the puppy is not getting preferential treatment and that they are all being fed when the puppy is fed. Give your existing dog or dogs extra attention when the puppy is resting and make them feel special. There will be visitors, who want to see your puppy. If the doorbells rings when your puppy is with your other dogs, put your puppy into another room and tell your visitors to fuss your adult dog or dogs and provide treats for your visitors to give them, BEFORE the puppy is allowed out to greet your visitors. Older dogs love puppies, with the proviso that YOU stop the puppy from being a pain in the bum. They don’t want a puppy being thrust upon them all of the time. If you do this any dog will object and be confused. There are people on this site who will tell you to let them sort themselves out. If you leave them to do this, they will probably have fights when the puppy matures.
Introducing Puppy to Older Dog (Dachshund)?
I have a 7 year female old Dachshund - she is a jealous dog and spoilt rotten. She sleeps in the bed and sits on my lap in the car. She was raised with my oldest dog though she passed away recently at the age of 17 and since then has become Top Dog. On Tuesday a Dachshund Puppy will be arriving and I would like suggestions from people with experience as to how I should go about introducing this puppy to my 7 year old. She is very much a one man dog and really dislikes anyone, any dog and anything other than me. She was fine with my 17 year old but then she was a puppy and my old girl was a beautiful girl with the sweetest little personality and loved everyone, clearly not the case with my youngest. Suggestions will be appreciated. Here is a link to a photo of the brat :- http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1699485&l=fa1d83202a&id=659608400
Introducing chihuahua to german shepherd?
Introduce them to each other at a neutral place like a dog park. Make sure each dog feels safe. Once you get them home DO NOT leave them together until you are sure that they are comfortable with each other. Do not put food out for them together - they will argue over it. You do have a good chance of helping them be comfortable with each other as they are of the opposite sex. I have had Chi's & GSD's together in the past and had no trouble with them at all.
What is the best way to Introduce a cat to a dog?
Don’’t leave them alone together until you are absolutely sure they will get on. Make sure the cat has a ‘safe’ place he/she can retreat to. If the dogs back the cat into a corner it will be ugly for the dogs - they could lose an eye to those claws quite easily. Put dogs in one room, take cat in or let wander in at own pace. Don’t try to stop it if it wants to leave the room. OR, put cat in room, let dogs wander in, they will probably want to smell her/him. Cat may well hiss. Dogs will usually take the hint and go and sit on the other side of the room, probably near you. Feed them at same time, prefrebly with cat up high somewhere so it feels safe and dogs cannot steal food. Stay until they are all done. Eventually they should get used to each other. Sometimes they will be friends, sometimes they just tolarate each other. Sometimes they will never see eye to eye or, in this case, paw to paw. Good luck.BTW at one time we had 8 cats and 2 dogs in a 3 bed house!
Is it safe to have a large dog and a chihuahua living together? My partner wants to adopt a big dog but I'm scared for my chihuahua? Should I be worried or will they coexist fine?
I can understand the worry, but not for the reason you think.If you're going to put all the responsibility for this to work out fine on the dogs, then you should be worried.On the other hand, if you're willing to do the necessary work to achieve a good outcome, then things should work out alright.So what does that mean?First, you need to have an honest conversation with your partner and explain your concerns. Then, you need to explain that for safety, any large dog you adopt needs to have no history of agression, and if possible a background that includes getting along with dogs of all sizes.You need to make it clear that larger dogs often have higher exercise needs and they will have to be met to help ensure successful positive interaction.While all of that is going on, you also need to be sure your chihuahua has proper training in obedience, as well as proper exercise and simulation. Not only does that set both dogs up for success, it also reminds your dog that they have to listen, even with a new doggo.Read up on how to properly introduce two dogs. Don't rush the introduction and understand that when it comes to drastic size differences and dogs who don't know each other, both animals need to be closely watched. Take the time to learn canine body language, so you know if and when either dog needs a break.Get advice from the agency or rescue you adopt from as far as what they recommend, then follow it. Do not allow either dog to play too rough, or to harass the other. Recognize that both dogs need to be taught the house rules in regard to each other and the people in the home.Even once you trust them around each other, commit to proper supervision of either dog is ill, over-excited, dealing with fear triggers, or simply in a new situation you're not sure how they will react to.And last, but not least, commit to working with both dogs so they have good manners with each other and others. Be sure you can meet the physical and mental needs of both dogs as they age. If either dog ends up with health issues, the size difference will need to be considered in their interactions and exercise.If you can do all of that, then you should be fine.But, also consider finding a trainer and/or behaviourist before the adoption. You want to have help available before you need it.Good luck!
How did you introduce your second dog to your first?
My dogs got along pretty well from the start.The very very first introduction was at the humane society, and we brought our 1st dog in to meet the second, to see how they did before we committed to getting him. We raised the first one from a pup so this was a little different for us.They played and got along ok, sniffing each other and what not.Little did my first dog know he would be coming to live with us!When we got the 2nd dog to the house after he had been neutered, they played and they played hard!! most play times would end in a fight, so we had to make sure it did not escalate.I wish we had been more attentive as to HOW the 2nd dog entered our home. The best scenario would have been to take the 1st for a normal walk and “find” the second dog down the street or whatever (neutral ground), and then have him come home with us, like hey we made a friend!! Instead, we just brought him home and let him right in without bringing dog #1 out first, so it was a little exciting…My first dog had his nose out of joint a little, but we crated the 2nd dog in the living room at first, and we could tell our first dog was NOT ready to share the bed with this “other” dog. The 2nd dog was not house broken, and was NOT obedient so he spent a lot of time in the crate for the first year. We also had a crate for dog #1 but that was really only for time-outs.We also had to feed them separately. We borrowed this ‘octagon baby gate’ from a brother in law and that made breakfast & dinner time easier. We eventually would feed them directly next to each other with just the gate between them, and eventually did not need it at all.Per the crate, we eventually moved it into the bedroom, and after a while we let him sleep on the bed, by opening the crate back up after everyone had settled down.Then one day after a big crazy Saturday and everyone was pooped he just calmly got on the bed with us. the crate sat in the room as a reminder for a few weeks but its now in the attic.