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jakeZilla New Member Posts: 2 |
posted 01-16-2004 12:37 PM
We just bought two dogs from the local pound. They general get along with each other. One is a 5 year old male Bearded Collie and the other one is a 3 month old girl Lab. mix. The older dog is always jealous of the little pup and snaps at her when the lil pup gets near her food, water, toys, chewies, etc. How does one stop the jealousy to where they can live more harmoniously? IP: Logged |
Maisey Member Posts: 1387 |
posted 01-16-2004 12:52 PM
Hi Jakezilla, welcome to the forum. I don't think you are seeing jealousy as much as the older dog setting out the rules for the pup. It is normal for an adult dog to keep a youngster in line, the adult dog is establishing rank with the younger one. Since you just got both dogs, everything is new and it will take time to adjust. As they adjust and find a comfort zone I think things will likely settle down. I wouldn't correct the adult dog for putting the pup in it's place unless it is a safety issue..meaning it's getting out of hand. It's important that the pup learn it's place and natural that they work it out amongst themselves. IP: Logged |
honeybear Member Posts: 926 |
posted 01-16-2004 01:05 PM
Welcome, and ditto what Maisey said. s glad to here you re giving the dogs a new life! Honeybear IP: Logged |
cricket Member Posts: 51 |
posted 01-17-2004 08:59 AM
You can do a little bit to stop the food and toy disagreements. See first you have to understand how a wolf pack works. There is an alpha dog, and an omega dog. Alpha being the dominant male, and omega being the lowest most unrespected dog of the pack. Then every dog in between has their own rank. See your older dog is trying to establish himself as Alpha Male and with nothing in between your puppy will become the omega dog. You have to establish your self as alpha dog. When they argue over food and toys, instantly scold the aggressor and take the food or toys away. After a while he will respect you as alpha dog and will behave accordingly in your presence. But it will only work if you are watching them, cause the older dog still has rank over the pup, and he will show it without you there to keep him in line. It's not jealousy, just instinct. My BEST suggestion is to feed them separately because your pup can really get hurt while you are doing this because of course, he has to eat out the older dogs bowl in order for you to scold him, and all it takes is one time for the older dog to get really pissed and hurt it. It will ultimately work, but the time vary's on how strong headed your older dog is, but I dont think it's worth the risk of the pup getting hurt. Not as bad with the toys though, he should learn to get along with those farely quickly. IP: Logged |
jakeZilla New Member Posts: 2 |
posted 01-17-2004 09:22 AM
You are so wonderful. We were feeling that was the right answer but you helped us confirm our feelings. We appreciate what you have told us and again thank you very much. Jake and Lyn Jones IP: Logged |
susan_cude@hotmail.com Member Posts: 813 |
posted 01-18-2004 11:21 PM
Wellcome to the board! I have had a mini dauchshund (female) for two and one half years. My sister gave me a Shit zu (male) six months ago. My mini is top dog around here, she's the alpha personality. She will not allow Freebie to eat out of her bowl at all. But that doesn't matter, he has his own. At first, she would try to keep him away from his own bowl, but I let her know this behavior wasn't allowed, now she leaves him alone. I read a book that said that the alpha dog should get everything first, such as treats, fed or whatever. This has worked well aroung here. Freebie is a little jealous of Casey, but I just make sure they both get enough one on one attention. Congradulations on the new members of your household! Good for you for rescueing those dogs, and giving them a happy home. Susan IP: Logged |
tgiles91 Member Posts: 35 |
posted 01-21-2004 07:52 PM
Give it extra atention and feed and water him first. IP: Logged |
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