Good luck. They can’t sleep apart though, if you take one into a different room they bark to be put back together so it’s not an option to separate them from one another. Be sure to check out the dog parks near you! Historically the older two have had fights, we have had them splayed and things did calm down for a while although they would still fight. Do we separate them again or just let them cool down and put them together again? The fight was pretty bad, blood was drawn on the Dobie. She can be high strung, and seems to be a bit hypersensitive to noises- the door bell, the garbage truck, etc. This means that the 11 year old would have the run of the house and the new pup would be in a much smaller area….UNTIL they become buddies. They are both due to be spayed in 3 weeks time. Doing all this i noticed a big improvment in behaviour and the frequency of the fights improved a lot. Obie the youngest is starting to try an join in to protect Teo now which is very concerning. But, at the dog park we get into problems. please please please subscribe my cannel for more new videos I want 10000 subscribers so subcribe fast. I have come to recognise their behaviour,look in eye or growling and use a very firm and stern voice to tell them to cut it out which works. Good luck! History. Good luck! Good luck! Her dog needs and enjoys more exercise. We want to make sure before she goes that we have tried everything possible. So far, we had tried to stop the fighting incorrectly, by picking one of them up. My family thinks I am over reacting. I don’t want to muzzle them for the entire night but for their own safety it appears to be the most likely way of stopping any serious injury to them to begin with. Ongoing canine rivalry is potentially dangerous. they do not show any aggression towards the Chihuahua. I learned my lesson but I was bite (minor) while breaking up the fight by my terrier. I would 1 jillion percent neuter the dog immediately and take BOTH dogs for obedience training. Thx! Any suggestions? The trainers I talked to on returning have said it was just my dog being dominant. German Shepherd has been getting beat up severely. I have both a 12 year old and a 7 year old spayed female Eng. Today my terrier will not leave my side and is very clingy. If these were my dogs, I don’t think I would let them have access to each other while I was sleeping (if that’s when it’s happening) and the Trainer should suggest remedies for them to come when called. Without a doubt there are issues that can be solved and need to be solved for the sake of safety! It is 4 months old. They were also fighting and causing wounds but once we started following the training methods in her book my dogs were like different dogs. This social structure is hierarchical and dogs determine their place in the hierarchy through control of and access to various resources, such as food, toys and attention from people. Most often, they are an incredibly loyal breed, are devoted to their owners, and … She has also become very quiet, and has lost all her active charm. According to the FCI, the breed's English language name is German Shepherd Dog.The breed was officially [who?] I can’t enjoy them the way I used to…no walks together, etc. Though cross-breeds are often considered healthier than purebred dogs, German Shepherd Pitbulls sometimes suffer from a couple of specific issues due to their genetic variations. The 7 year old requires more attention, while the 12 year is happy with not as much attention. My dog fart with all three dogs at different times and had to be pulled off. I can only think that either being 1 year -ish from her spaying she is going through a phantom season, has a behavior problem or is sick. The incredible new superyacht has been unveiled by designers and features an expanding area that opens up, creating a massive beach club, fit for the fanciest of guests. (I am not kidding!) To where Daisy out grew her mother and father. My Akita, Stella, has been sweet tempered until this fight. Hello. Our shih tzu is yelping, so I grab her by the scruff and separate her from him by putting her outside for a few min. We did not know at the time that Niki was not spayed. I have tried putting the mix in a cage after the attacks and scolleding her. She is a very playful high energy dog and thoroughly enjoys romping in the yard with the kids, playing catch etc. She is very sweet, but still is not potty trained to go outside and she goes hyper, grabbing one of the other dogs’ leashes (or her own) and growling when we take her out to go to the bathroom. We’ve only had her for a few months. How do we fix this? space is not a problem, i dnt want 2 bring this young 1 in to our home if theres going to be rivalry…. soon as i turned and started to walk back home he was fine. However, in most cases, it’s not coming from a place of pure aggression. Are we supposed to let them fight to sort it out and if so how without one being killed. I know Rayni has dominance. This has happened about 4 times within the space of 2 weeks. They both have had trainers, in the past, but both their trainers had left after few months of training saying these dogs seem not to be interested in learning anything substantial. They get on with other dogs outside the home, they show no aggressive behaviour to people. My shepherd will walk by the mix and the mix attacks. We’re trying to redirect before that point, but if we miss it, I grab his back end and pull him away. There you will be taught that YOU are the leader of both dogs…and dogs listen to the leader. As much as possible, refrain from interfering in the dogs’ interactions with each other. Comments ( 26 ) Jay says. WE REALLY need to get them back together,but we are not sure what approach to take. In 1999, German shepherd dogs were third on the American Kennel Club's list of the Top 50 Breeds. The lab has attacked the puppy 4 times since yesterday and I am not sure how to solve this. This is solvable, but not here in the comments section of a blogpost – it requires it’s own thread. I had a small child visit and I would not allow the dog in the house. Spaying them is a great idea and the muzzling (until you can solve the issue) is also a great idea. Sunlight improves a dog’s coat. Two other terriers, she totally ignores–it’s like she doesnt even acknowledge that they even exist. We do not want to get rid of either dog if there is ways to solve this. Disturbing footage shows the two light brown-coloured dogs sinking their teeth into the German shepherd as it yelps. I am seriously thinking of giving lucy away to my parents as I am thinking that they are just not ever going to get along on walks.Thanks for reading.Phil P. This is way too complex for a blog post comment Phil. Its as if Daisy is fighting to kill. dangerous. please answer as soon as possible. i had the GS snipped last week and went to take him for his check up today. Springer Spaniels. I kept them separated and when they would growl at each other I would loudly yell “NO!”. I urge you to buy this book. I will get professional help ASAP, Thanks again. please neuter these dogs ASAP – Both these should help the situation Is there anything else we can try before we let her go? Both are around the same age and have always been able to get along. Thanks in advance. I would very much appreciate any possible solutions. She also picks on the older dog quite a bit. I keep thinking the first time Molli fought with Niki was because Niki was in heat and Molli was never around another dog in heat! I’ve never had to muzzle my pets before this, and I regret neutering them. However, in the last couple of weeks, she will leave her bone in the middle of the floor. I’m confused as to why he behaved like this. But the terrier that is closest to her age is the one that she has the problem with. Am I doomed to have to get rid of them? We were devastated. Patrick, I had a similar problem with my spaniels and I was advised by a dog behaviourlist to try ‘The dog listener’ by Jan Fennell. Puppy socialization – socializing your dog The Dobie always seems to take the brunt and is the one that gets hurt. any idea’s? I am nervous and I really don’t want a dog behaving like this. Tonight when I got home from work, my daughter was crying, my wife’s finger was bleeding, the two dogs were clamped together, and both had blood on their faces. When he was about 4 we got a young chihuahua female. Other related articles of interest may include: Now they fight and quarrel frequently, even without bones. She doesnt appear to like or dislike them. Thx and good luck! The comment has been moved into the body of the post. If the dogs involved are intact males or females, spay or neuter both dogs. After he (the bulldog) got neutered, he calmed down tremendously and turned into a wonderful dog. 0 7 I have 2 dogs- females- 1 mini dachshund and a mix breed (not really sure what the mix is) They have been in the same house together since they were 8 weeks. I don’t know what to do I feel like I’ve tried everything .eg giving out and smacking her and also I tried being nice and talking to her in a calm voice and petting her when her back hair sticks up but nothing seems to work, she is extremely independent and likes to run off and do what she wants and will not listen to me unless I have treats she will sometimes run back. The golden is the instigator pretty much 100 percent of the time, and they both end up with wounds. I have two neutered mixed (Alsatian + Labrador) dogs who have been living together in peace for 6 years. But Daisy. I love them both very very much they are my babies and do not want to get rid of one. I have two female dogs in my house who fight often. We first have a female labrador, she is 1 and a half year old, and she has been the only dog in our house. This does NOT mean you should kick the dog. Until both dogs are taught this through obedience training your weaker dog is at risk of being killed and I’m not exaggerating in the least. They’ve had him for a year and a half and the golden and the bulldog learned to like each other and were getting along just fine. Please help me. I’m not sure what to do. I have a 2.5 year old Rhodesian. I have two dogs which keep fighting. Thank you! So they thought since we have a big house with lot of open space and garden, and already with a same breed dog, they felt their dog would be happy here with us. First and foremost, living with a German Shepherd can be highly rewarding or very frustrating, depending on the place they hold in the family. We have a 11yrF-18lb Lhasa(rescued, untrained, barker, growler,lazy,doesn’t like toys, narcistic dog we have had for 6yrs and 11yrM-11lb YorkiePoodle since a pup (submissive, ocd licker, hyper, now diabetic and developing tumor) Recently, my college daughter rescued a 5yrF-42lb Shepherd Mix on 5/9/12. I really don´t know what to do, i´m afraid if i leave them alone, they are going to fight, and i´m not gonna be there, to stop it. I have not had any out burst lately since I have re-established who is the leader of the pack, (ME). as the attack is happening might help. I have no idea what to do. Once two females have started fighting each other, and especially if the fights have escalated each time, it’s very difficult to convince them to stop. I should mention that the golden is also a rescue, and although my friends have had her for years, she is still not your typical happy-go-lucky golden. My oldest doberman (the Alpha dog) gets along great with the younger dobe and two of the terriers. Do we just wait it out? 2X’s the size of her mother. I know about pent up energy and try to get them out running in the fields as often as I can. Is the only resolution to have to part with the mastiff? Note that I have no choice but to pull them apart as noise etc will not stop them once they have got this far, it is also hard to spot signs as there are no growls- Akitas give no warning. Like humans, German shepherd dogs can get a lot of benefits from the sun during the winter. I had never given them real bones before only rawhides . Feel free to post this on our forum for a better back and forth specific to your problem….maybe other members will have more to offer. Local media reported that the girl had been told by her father to get back into the house to remain safe. She basically has the jack- body build- but maybe alittle more fragile. Things were fine before this. We also found out our older dog needed acl surgery so we scheduled that and thought that would be the end of the fighting. Good luck. I have two grey hounds one entire one not and about a year ago we got a female ridgeback and she is about 3 the hounds are the same age and all was fine and now she just really gets aggressive towards the fixed hound and he can literally do nothing with out her annoying Him!!!! But now, I cannot re introduce them to each other. Alfie who is 8, Teo who is 2 and oboe who is 9 months. Do you think that caused the fight? We got her spayed and she went through basic obedience training. Her loyal pooch quickly ran to protect its owner and started fighting against the two hounds. Every toy belongs to YOU! Is there any way I can stop this? A few weeks back they both came on heat at basically the exact same time. But, it really needs to be done. Each person stands behind the two dogs grabbing both back legs while pulling them apart. They were grabbing each other around the throat and not letting go. Even though he is bigger and weighs a lot more than she does, he will submit. I’d say – dooger is not fond of the vet….but dooger needs to listen in all cases. Then, they started fighting. Now they can play together, kicking a ball outside etc. I don’t know what to do. A stable hierarchy in which each individual knows and accepts his rank provides dogs with a sense of comfort and belonging. The fights can start over nothing and just out of the blue. You can unsubscribe at any time. I got them both from puppies and they got along really well until the younger dog started to mature. Their protective instincts may kick in and may attack when strange dogs, animals, or even humans enter their property or get too near their loved ones. 3 dogs is a lot to handle – you’ll definitely want some personalized instruction. It will be the best investment you make in this dog. By far, however, the most important factor in creating aggressive behavior in German Shepherds is their environment. 'Save Sheba' - activists fighting execution order for Running Springs German shepherd KABC 9/1/2020 Live updates: U.S. death toll nears 250,000 in wake of deadliest day since early May It will likely be the best investment you’ll make for the doogers. And also how do I act as if I own all the toys and with my permission only they can play? But in freezing weather, sometimes it can’t be sufficient. Her nose will almost be touching ours. The golden retriever came first, and the yorkie came about a year later. Common German Shepherd Behavioral Problems and Personality Traits. We have run out of ideas to try and stop this and my mum is terrified it’s going to happen when she is alone with them and she won’t be able to break it up. However, pitbulls are bred to be fighting dogs, so a well-trained, well-fed, and aggressive pitbull can also beat a German Shepherd. Aggression is serious. Spent a Lot of money and the dogs are still separated for over “1″ year! I have two male Jack Russell’s, same age (14 months) and from same family (brothers). Your trainer should also have VERY concrete solutions for correcting this problem. But will she?? German Shepherd VS Pitbull – Blondi Foks. I sent the Rottweiler away to a friend just until she got off heat thinking that was the best thing to do. Unfortunately our little Chihuahua died unexpectedly, the German Shepherd was lost without him not eating etc so we decided to get a pup for a bit of company for her as she always got on well with the chihuahua. We’ve had the golden for 10 years, and this Newf for 3. Of course, that is dependent on their diet, lifestyle, and size. Can you advise? and I’d consult further with a trainer. We got the german shepherd at 8 weeks and he has always lived with us and the boxer. Thank you for the info. She is skittish and does not like unfamiliar people, and she really doesn’t like men, except for my roommate and a few other close friends of ours. I have had to take to kenneling them, one while the other is loose, and vice versa. Ask them for free in our dog - cat - pet forum), Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. I got my copy from amazon for about 3 quid. Any further suggestions? Thanks. She is not in heat, they all eat separate, and they a re 2 months old. This has happened about 5 times, twice today. I wish she could have the same relationship as our other chi had with him. Tonight, however, I screamed “knock it off” and they let go. The 12 old is holding on to the dominant role, but lately they have been getting into fights, especially when we are not around. I love my pets so much but it is not lost on me that they are animals. So we got her to the Vet and spayed. Canine rivalry refers to repeated conflicts between dogs living in the same household. but put them together and they just ignore every command. Jack says. I probably will never completely trust her again. This morning, however, the older dog was laying with a piece of rawhide in front of her, the younger female was giving her a stare-down, then pounced for her or the rawhide and a fight ensued. These issues are solvable, but you need someone with aggression experience. We also try to tire him out a bit more by doing laps in the park before we let him have free play. Mastiff used to go after the beagle, which has been in the household the longest. (He was very weak when we got him, but he’s getting stronger, so I don’t know how long that’s an option.) The mother (Rayni) is almost 7 yrs. They are always together, but the fighting has become more aggressive and I know they are probably establishing their order in the family. We adopted the younger one 6-7 months ago and the dogs got along well for the first 5 months. Be sure to check out the pet businesses near you! She died shortly before her 9th bd from complications of the disease. See other posts about: dog fighting, german shepherd, rottweiler. I have tried them on a long lead but they dont fight if one of them is on the lead. She is really quite the BULLY!!. Some dogs may take toys away from other dogs, insist on being petted first or exercise control over other resources. The last time they fought, my husband was petting the mixed breed when the Dobie attacked. Still a bit funny around dinner time but we know what we need to do. You should be aware that if you respond to this type of problem inappropriately, you run the risk of intensifying the problem and potentially causing injury to yourself and/or your dogs. According to most experts, one of the best ways to break up a dog fight is the “wheelbarrow method.” It’s the safest way to break up a dog fight by two people grabbing the back legs of each dog and separating them. Hard to break up their fights, know not to get in between too much. With the help of a professional animal behaviorist, elicit and reinforce non-aggressive behaviors using counter-conditioning and desensitization techniques. Now the boxer and shepherd have had some small fights but just this weekend they got into a big fight. I’d post this on our forum if i were you so that people with experience in this matter can offer you their personal advice. A young dog reaches social maturity, which is usually between 10 months and 2 years of age, and challenges the established higher-ranking dog. Nothing serious at first, but then I became worried. Thanks Marko, I will take all that on board. When she got to be a year old we noticed her starting to pick on our shih tzu. The other dog will signal that it doesn’t like that, sitting down, backing away, but he doesn’t seem to recognize those signals, so it escalates to snapping. Today mom and father broke into a fight and I seporated them as well. I have a 7 year old black lab/ Sheppard mix. They are well trained and do what they are told, apart from when they are fighting. Both were neutered at 6 months. He too is sweet, for both his parents have left him in our care and and gone off to london. The first few fights my pit would pretty much just defend himself and stop when I said “No”… The other day out of nowhere my pit started full out attacking my shar pei and would not listen to us. About 4 days ago the father and son had another bout, but this time it seemed more aggressive the the bouts they had here and there. 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