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Second Dog?
Our local animal shelter is being shut down and I decided to foster and possibly adopt a second dog. Brought my dog there and found another dog she got along well with. Now that he has moved in though there is some tension and agression, mostly from him (the new dog). Plus mainly around one particularly area of the house. My bed. Can this lead to problems? Should I let them just fight it out a little as long as it doesn't get to rough? I work during the daay so they will be seperated then until this is resolved. They seem amiable for the most part there are just a few rare moments. Attention seeking and jealousy it seems for the most part.
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- KSLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
That's normal. They each have to establish their new place in the pack (as long as you stay alpha.) You are doing the right thing by monitoring them to make sure it doesn't get out of hand and by keeping them seperated when you aren't there to watch. You'll see some growling, snapping, barking, mounting, and teeth baring....but as long as no one is getting seriously hurt, they are fine. It took mine about a month to stop this behavior completely. I noticed less of it as each day went by.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
I think it's partly that this new dog is still trying to adjust to his new situation. But you've got to take charge right now - looks like he's trying to take charge. Do some obedience work with him, try some NILIF (nothing in life is free). That is, get him to do something for everything he gets - sit before he gets fed, or before you put his leash on, etc.
If dogs aren't being aggressive, it's usually best to let them work out where they fit in the pack by themselves. You need to make sure this new dog recognizes that YOU are in charge at all times.
- waterloverLv 41 decade ago
I would not allow the dogs in my bedroom.That is your Den, you should be alpha.The new dog that is acting out when in your bedroom is trying to be alpha dog....not! you will have so much trouble if you allow it.Watch a show on Wolves you will see how the lower Wolves treat the alpha wolf.You need to be alpha.Good Luck with the newby.
- 1 decade ago
Try to put them in different rooms.
With a gate or something so the dogs won't jump over it.
