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From:Australia
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posted 02-04-2004 07:02 PM         

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Hi,
Posted a message a few days ago about introducing new puppie to old. They are getting along better, but the older dog seems to be scared of the pup and she can do as she pleases, she goes over to his bed and he gets up and walks off, she plays with his toys and he wont get them back, he wont play with her with the toys, only me and my partner, she can even eat out of his food bowl and take his bones!! Why is he letting her do this, why does he seem scared of her? He sometimes does growl but they are more like moans, and I trust him around her alot more now, I'm just wondering if anyone can explain to me what's going on in his head! He has just started to be a little curious of her, but he won't let her touch him.

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posted 02-05-2004 07:50 AM         

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Your older dog is probably just more submissive and your new pup is an alpha dog. A dog's age or size really has nothing to do with their "Pecking order," some are just meant to be leaders, others followers. We have a 25 pound pug/beagle mix that bosses my parent's Golden retriever around to no end, and he is 110 pounds! She takes his toys and he just looks at her longingly, like he wants them back but wouldn't dare challenge her. It is actually a good thing that your dogs are already developing their order- imagine if you had two alphas- they would constantly be challenging eachother!

[This message has been edited by puggleowner (edited 02-05-2004).]

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posted 02-05-2004 09:26 AM         

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I agree with puggleowner its the submission, jake who is 100# lets the cat dominate him. it so so funny to see Jake eating his food and Midas walks right over and starts eating out of the bowl at the same time and pushes Jake away.
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posted 02-05-2004 11:01 AM         

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This is what I read from a training book and video: Whatever animal you have first in your home should get everything first. Such as: eating, treats, playing, walking and the like. That doesn't mean that the pup isn't the alpha dog, but only that he has come into your first dogs home and should not take from him what was his before hand.

Don't missunderstand, they need to work out the "pecking order" like what was said, just make sure your first one get's you attention first. That's all!

Now this is what I've read, and it's not gospel, just some advise.

Susan

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posted 02-05-2004 07:44 PM         

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Interesting stuff, thanks for all your help. It sounds right to me- I know my dog is a submissive dog, but I didn't know he would be around a pup! I can't believe the cheek of that pup sometimes! I took some photos of her the other day so I'll post them up here soon once they are developed (don't have a digital camera yet unfortunately.)
I've pretty much been doing all that stuff you suggested too, Susan, such as feeding him first and I greet him first when I come home etc, I think he actually gets more attention now than he used to!

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