Lare Parsons
Posted : 4/24/2006 8:24:03 AM
You probably already know this but...
You have an "alpha" problem that is not easy to break and
seldom
is long term even if you do see results from your initial time investment
in behavioral training.
Your older male still has some old "alpha" tendencies and the younger
dog naturally knows this and is trying to dominate.
I've been in the "dog business" for more than 20 years and know first hand
what an "all out" fight for domination can become.
I've seen many owners lose a favorite pet because the new alpha dog decided
it was "his time".
When you find your behavioral specialist, if he/she tells you that you can control
this behavior
you need to get a second opinion.
You simply cannot gain control of this situation until one or both of your dogs simply
give up the alpha position and submit, which seldom occurs, except in wild dogs and
wolves. House dogs are a different story because of the limited space they enjoy.
Do the safe, and right thing for your dogs, return your pup to the breeder or both of
you will be miserable for years.