Comments on: How Do Dogs Assert Dominance

By: Doggy Dan

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By: Amy Van Schijndel

Amy Van Schijndel — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:56:30 +0000

We are doing a sleepover trial with a terrier mix rescue male dog 3 years old. Our dog is a female dach/beagle, 2 years old. She needs to be dominate. The male started to bark in her face while growling and backing her up about 10 ft. We watched the whole thing. This was during play. Our female dog had not been aggressive or done anything that would bring that on. Now our dach has no interest in playing with him. Her demeanor has changed and she seems sad. Any suggestions? Our reason for getting another dog is to be a play mate for her. Thank you for your help.

By: Dog Trainer Doggy Dan

Dog Trainer Doggy Dan — Sat, 20 Jul 2019 12:03:17 +0000

In reply to Syra.

Hi Syra,
When dogs are playing together I generally do advise owners to intervene if they feel the play is too rough, one sided or one of the dogs is really unhappy about the interaction. If you feel that both dogs are enjoying the interaction and you feel comfortable with the level they are playing at then it’s fine to let it continue. I guess it’s not different from monitoring children when they play and intervening when things start to get out of hand! Best, Doggy Dan

By: Syra

Syra — Fri, 12 Jul 2019 12:23:11 +0000

Hi Dan,

My 15 week Great Dane puppy, male not altered, will try to grab my 1 year old Boston Terriers, female spayed, back and try to stand over her while they are playing. Is this something I should stop him from doing? The Boston doesn’t seem to care she just thinks it’s play, but I would love your thoughts on it!

Thanks!

By: Dog Trainer Doggy Dan

Dog Trainer Doggy Dan — Sun, 17 Feb 2019 21:50:45 +0000

In reply to Jessica.

Hi Jessica,
It’s really normal for dogs to try and establish a pecking order when a new dogs moves into the home, and play is one of the ways they do this. If you feel that the play is getting too rough or one-sided then I would recommend calmly intervening…just to show your older dog that you decide how they interact together and that there are limits. Given that there is quite a size difference between your two dogs then you can be a little more cautious with how they play, because even a heavily placed foot on your Dachshund could cause injury! If your older dogs is getting a bit pushy or rough then calmly move him away, or if he is having trouble calming down you can separate the two. It can be really effective to place your older dog in another room for a few minutes or pop him on-leash and keep him with you until he relaxes a little and his focus is no longer on your puppy. There’s no need for you to get upset but try to remain really clear and consistent with the behaviours you don’t want him to do…..this will allow him to use self-control and manage his own behaviour. Good luck with it all….best, Doggy Dan

By: Jessica

Jessica — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 03:10:00 +0000

Hi Dan,
I’m wondering what your thoughts are on a 5 year old (Ridgeback viszla mix, about 55 pounds) who is always following around our 5 month old dachshund puppy and trying to get her to play. They do a lot of mouthing, nipping, licking, and jumping and romping around. But my big guy never seems to want the games to end! I also cannot tell if the puppy is walking away or just getting some space to turn around and continue playing with the big guy. He follows her and takes a dominant stance over her, and she turns her head up and nips at him and the games continue. Often I will pull her away only for her to jump up to get to him, but it all seems very intense and I am wondering if there are thijngs I should look out for that may indicate she needs a break. Naturally at 9 pounds, the puppy takes the submissive role when playing with the big guy.
Thanks for your insight.

Jessica

By: Dog Trainer Doggy Dan

Dog Trainer Doggy Dan — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 11:30:12 +0000

In reply to Amy. Hi Amy, it's likely that your greyhound is unsettled by the car journey and is venting that anxiety by behaving aggressively towards your other dog. The easiest solution would be to have them ride in separate sections of your car or have one of them in a crate in the boot section. Doggy Dan

By: Amy

Amy — Sun, 22 Jul 2018 21:59:04 +0000

My 15 month old Suzuki cross greyhound bitch gets aggressive with my 9 year old Jack Russell boy or any other dog when in the boot of our car. They have plenty of room and he is not showing any signs of aggression towards her. Could it be that she is not comfortable in this surrounding? Or maybe trying to be dominant in this area?

By: Dog Trainer Doggy Dan

Dog Trainer Doggy Dan — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 02:21:55 +0000

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By: Gerda

Gerda — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 07:47:42 +0000

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By: Doggy Dan

Doggy Dan — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 21:30:51 +0000

In reply to Laura.

Hi Laura,
this is quite a serious situation in that if you do not protect your little dog and your Lab gets over the top things can easily go wrong. It is not an ideal situation as your pup is going to be much bigger than your pug. So your pug will struggle to discipline your Lab….(which is happening now.) You really need a lot of tools, and knowledge (especially how to establish yourself as the pack leader) so that all the dogs are calmer, listening to you and more respectful. There is not a quick one paragraph answer to this situation. You can succeed however I suggest that you need to get a good program in place which will help you to understand that dogs more, where they are coming from and what is going on. For $1 you can check out my video website http://theonlinedogtrainer.com a comprehensive dog training site which will talk you through all of this. There is even an entire section on dogs fighting each other in the home. (I know that you are not at this stage yet however it is what can happen if action isn’t taken early, now is a great time to sort things out.
All the best, Doggy Dan 🙂

By: Laura

Laura — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 21:04:27 +0000

We have a 5 yr old Maltese/Shih Tzu and a 5month old lab. The Lab is always bugging the little dog to play and gets a little too worked up, the little dog will give him warning growls, barks and snaps but it just seems to rile the pup up more(although with other dogs at the park the pup is very submissive). I’m also nervous as the pup gets bigger that he may accidentally hurt the little dog if he doesnt learn when enough is enough. How do I make these boys get along?!

By: Doggy Dan

Doggy Dan — Tue, 03 Dec 2013 00:48:31 +0000

In reply to Glen.

Hi Glen,
I have just sent an email through to you…sorry for the delay. Regards Dan

By: Glen

Glen — Fri, 11 Oct 2013 00:45:51 +0000

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