My new dog won't share?

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My husband and I just adopted a 2 year old mini aussie male. We had already had  a 2 year old female aussie that we've had since she was 4 months old. She aims to please and is a GREAT dog. The new dog, Odie, thinks all of the toys are for him and doesn't share with Meeko, the old dog. They seem to play just fine. Sleep just fine. They know whose dog bowl belongs to who. But when ever Odie has a toy/bone and meeko even just WALKS by he attacks her. So much so that now when he has a toy she is horrified to go near him. How can I stop and correct Odie's behavior and help the "acclimation" period. I will note that at night we have both dogs in our bed room but Odie, for now, is crated in the room while Meeko is allowed to roam freely.

Andi · Accepted Answer

The most likely reason that your dog feels this way is because dogs over the age of 2 usually are very scared that there things will be taken from them. (When they are adopted)
Give both dogs each a bone. Take notice of what happens.
SCENARIO ONE: Odie will try to attack or take Meeko's bone.
Reason for that behavior: He is greedy and wants it for himself.
What to do: Correct his behavior without using his name. Take away his bone for thirty seconds then give it back.
SCENARIO TWO: They will both eat there bones.
There is no threat to Odie so he doesn't attack. Reward him with a treat.
SCENARIO THREE: Odie will attack Meeko.
Reason: He is afraid that the toy will be taken.
What to do: Remind Odie what a great bone he has. If doesn't stop, use a spray bottle.

Also, both dogs should be crated or be able to roam freely at night. 
Hope this helps!

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