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NEW PUPPY aggresion or play??

Posted : 9/25/2006 7:45:01 AM

Hi, Just wondered if anyone could give any advise??
A couple of weeks ago i got a little yorkie girl (14 wks now) in addition to my 7 1/2 yr old yorkie dog.Im getting a bit worried about how nasty she seems to be getting towards the older dog.He's been an only dog since he was a puppy so he was'nt quite sure how to react to a bouncing puppy but i think actually its given him a new lease of life as its the first time iv seen him play and act like a dog!! When they are playing most of the time,even though it can get quite vocal and look quite viscious no one's getting hurt and there tails are wagging and they both jump back in for more. The problem is iv noticed that the last few days she seems to be getting more and more viscious towards the dog and will not leave him alone.Its obvious he's had enough as he tries his hardest to get away from her and is starting to snap at her as to warn her off.Iv tried putting her in the kitchen for time out but as soon as the door opens she flies straight back over to the dog and starts jumping and biting his neck and legs (quite hard as well).Its like she's obsessed and the more they play the nastier she seems to get. My question is are they fighting for dominance maybe or is she just a being a hyper puppy.[8|]

jones

Posted : 9/25/2006 4:27:19 PM

She might be being a little rude, but I think if he is snapping at her to let her know when she's gone too far, she's learning some very valuable lessons about proper behavior and play with other dogs. That's the kind of thing that makes a puppy grow up to be a dog that plays well with others. I would say let them be, within reason.

Rebecca Allan

Posted : 9/25/2006 5:34:25 PM

Thanks for your reply and im keeping a close eye on them both to make sure it does'nt get out of hand.The problem is that when he's snapping at her when he's had enough or she's getting to rough, she doesnt stop. She just gets worse and wont stop chasing,jumping on and biting the older dog.I think it shows how good the older dog is that he has'nt gone as far as biting her hard but im worried its just to much for him and that she's going to far.Do i just leave the older dog to put her in her place which means he could end up biting her quite hard maybe or do i step in when its obvious he's had enough? Im worried that the older dog is letting her get away with to much and that if it ends up she's more dominant than him in there eyes that he's going to suffer constant torment by her??

spiritdogs

Posted : 9/25/2006 7:13:22 PM

Why not enroll in a puppy kindergarten where she will interact with other puppies during playtime? Then, you will get to see what is and is not normal when it comes to play, with the aid of your trainer. She sounds like the kind of puppy who needs to have experience with other dogs.