How Can You Associate Two Dogs When One Is Frightened Of Other Dogs And Always Wants To Fight?
October 8th, 2009 at 3:59am
October 8th, 2009 at 3:59am
I have a collie cross and a friend has a german shepard. My dog is really crap with other dogs, she is protective and snaps when confronted. My friends dog is very dosile but does like to play. We would like to be able to get them to get along as we want to dog swap for holidays and that sort of thing. We take them on long walks together but if one sniffs around the other it ends in a fight. Any thoughts really appreciated.
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Your dog thinks it’s top-dog in the pack.
It must learn that this is not teh case.
You must teach it that you are top-dog.
You don’t need to hurt or abuse it to teach it this. Just use some assertive body language.
When he gets aggressive, simply pin him down on his back or side with your hand holding him down by his shoulder until he submits to your will.
This will calm him down in general.
2 years ago I bought a little beagle mix…I had a agressive killing dog that we needed to interduce him to. We placed the nice sumbussive one in a crate that the agressive one cant get his nose inside. Then we put the carrier in a non terrotory place and wait for the aggesivve one to get use to the dog and carrier and let the sumbissive dog out on a leash…itworked for a puppy and a lab attacker it should work for u! Make sure to let the aggesive one get the first sniff.
I have had the same situation and I kept them in the house but separated so they could see and hear each other. I would let them out together to sort out their own affairs but once returned to the house they were separated again. This only lasted a couple of weeks and they are the best of pals now and you wouldn’t believe the lovable things they do with each other. Two different dogs.
try swapping dogs for a few days with your friend she will get to no your friend in his house and the smell of the other dog with out the dog being there she will be more relaxed then bring her home with the other dog still there to show her everything is OK when taking them out and play at things she likes to do a lot of praise ignore the bitchiness her part she and praise the other dog she will get to no good girls get hugs bad girls get nothing it worked with my mums dogs good luck
these dogs must be both the same sex? sometimes if they are not introduced as young dogs they will not ever get along. and forcing the issue will only result in a huge vet bill. sorry. find another sitter?
If they fight off their own territory do the ‘wrong thing’, put them both on lead and muzzle the biter, and introduce them in your living rooms. Visit each other at home and make them sit or down to heel while you (pretend to) enjoy a cuppa and a chat.
After a couple of sessions, when the nervous one is relaxed enough take off the muzzle and see if it’ll settle with a small chewstick.
And play with your dog at home, get a toy to play with that you keep hidden, then when he associates it with a good game take it along on the walk. If all else fails could you play with that toy in the other dogs garden while yours watches, with your friend holding the lead?
You’re lucky to have a good friend who’s patient and understanding about the problem!
I have to dogs…the thruth is…just let them fight!
It’s their own business, and then they’ll sort it out!
Let me know!
(Of course, if you see blood and destruction..)
Paris
not much you can do
dont keep them apart for too long or they will keep fighting
they should slowly start liking each other
give it some time