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posted 01-17-2004 02:40 PM         

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I have a 6year old male amstaff,who is wonderful with everything and everyone.I have just brought home 2-8week old males.My adult male doesn't show agression with my other dogs who are also males.Does anyone have advice on raising amstaff males together?My other adult males are not pitts.I will not be breeding my pups,so they will be fixed.My dogs are all just lazy family brats.

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posted 01-17-2004 06:23 PM         

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Sounds like from the info you gave me they should be fine together. Even once mature. I think the dependent factor on them getting along will rely most on the 2 new males once they mature. I wouldn't worry too much and like you said def. get them altered. Looks like you got it under control. Do try to avoid any fights is all I can say. If one seems like it wants to dominate and possibly cause a fight to break out you need to intervene and put the dog in a "lower rank" let him know he isn't above anyone. You are the boss.

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posted 01-19-2004 12:43 PM         

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i agree with truepits
but you also have to remember who was there first, because he will.treat him a little better, and that should help to install who is the alpha male and the pups will see this and as they grow they wont fight

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posted 01-20-2004 08:52 AM         

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I disagree with tyed_dyed00. I have learned from experience that you should treat them all as equals. You have to establish "yourself" as the alpha. If you treat the older dog better than the pups, then one may grow up and challenge him and try to take his position as alpha dog. And trust me, after the first fight, you will never be able to let them anywhere near each other again in their life. Other than that, listen to True_Pits advise.

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posted 01-20-2004 09:00 PM         

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Thanks for all the info.I'm now trying to find a book I believe is called Bully breeds any ideas?

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posted 01-21-2004 04:39 AM         

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Honestly. Your gonna have spats from time to time. Get them altered. Shower them all with equal affection. If you begin treating one more special than the others, your going to have jelous dogs. Good luck.

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posted 01-21-2004 07:49 AM         

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Of course you are always the alpha, but as far as the dogs themselves go, they are ranked amongst themselves. Giving 1st attention always go to the top dog and then down the line from there, or else you are bound to see 'disagreements' (to put it lightly). Top ranker will not like getting seconds. Top dog gets treats 1st, Top dog gets petted 1st, etc. An older, experienced APBT owner of many, many years once said this years ago, and I find it to be pretty much right-on. I think this is moreso when you have multiple dogs who live in the household on a continious basis. (I am sure there are going to be people who disagree.. blah, blah, blah...)

Personally, I think you need to get the pups neutered ASAP before their hormones come out. lol.. 3 males? IFFY. Just always be on guard and make sure you have 3 large crates on hand.

[This message has been edited by chickee (edited 01-21-2004).]

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posted 01-21-2004 08:44 AM         

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Like Chickee said....I hope you have a way of separating them when your not home or away.

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posted 01-21-2004 11:13 AM         

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I too have two dogs. One a female pit and the other a female toy schnauzer.
The pit "Reece" was sent to a professional to receive obedience training which I can say safely was the best decision I've made concerning my dogs.
Anyway to make a long story short, my trainer said "never let the dogs even growl at each other while playing or any other time due to the growling escalating". In the event of a fight or disagreement hold both dogs on the ground smothered with each other to let them know you are alpha and they must get along or suffer the consequences..
This does work.
Proof: While Reece was away for 8 weeks of training Tress became protecive and territorial. Anxiously waiting fo Reece to come home from training I was worried about the event with Tress. We had the trainer re-introduce the dogs upon arrival. The fight was on. He quickly pinned them to the ground and held them together for atleast ten minutes. I have had no problems since.
Training, what a wonderful thing...

Hope this helps

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posted 01-21-2004 01:35 PM         

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Thanks for the info.Buster our 6-year old male has been in obediance class also.The puppies are going to be put in a class as soon as they are ready,I work with them on my own now.I have separate kennels for them and as I've said they will be fixed asap.They went to the vet this morning and she also gave us some good advice.I understand the issues with a schnauzer,they can be difficult.We are working with our 2-year old schnauzer on his possessive toy behavior.He thinks ever toy in the world belongs to him,so when he get crappy about a toy I take them away,I will let him watch the other dogs play with them and he mellows out.Good Luck...

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