Dogs don't get along outside?

Just to clarify, when I say running around outside, I mean walking from one end of my property to the other, which is 160 acres, so it's a one mile walk for me, and Rakka's running around off leash the whole time - it's not just a city backyard. Anyway, just thought I should specify more what exercise she gets. Anyway, I tried something different yesterday. Rather than just a walk, I took a floatable retrieving toy and threw it around for her. In the pond, in the tall grass, and over little hills and such. When she would lose it, I'd tell her to go find it, so she had to smell for it. So basically, I think I exercised her brain more. After about half an hour of this, I went back to the house and got Tojo and took him out on leash. I also took along the squirt bottle (the number one form of punishment, it's convenient, precise, and Rakka really hates it). Whenever Rakka would bug Tojo, I'd sort of stomp toward her and say, "Leave it!" and then squirt her. After a while, she stopped bugging him and when I let them out to pee this morning (I took along the squirt just in case) Rakka was very polite and there was no nastiness whatsoever! Looks like she's getting the message. I'm training Rakka to do scootering, too. When she's trained, I can take her and Tojo out together with the scooter.

I fed them together today without incident. Rakka even didn't finish her food and let Tojo finish it. She watched intently, but made no sign of aggression toward him. Lovely!

That's wonderful! Congratulations! Sounds like you're on the right path. Please keep us updated on the harmony.

I don't let my dogs finish the others' food. I believe each dog should have a right to his food and KNOW that it's his. Just something you might want to think about. If a dog doesn't finish, I take it up. 

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I don't let my dogs finish the others' food. I believe each dog should have a right to his food and KNOW that it's his. Just something you might want to think about. If a dog doesn't finish, I take it up.

I don't usually let them, either, but I wanted to see what would happen. If I let them finish each other's food, Loki and Tojo will become overweight.

Maybe Rakka is just trying to play, but Tojo, being that year older, doesn't feel like it at the time and this causes conflict.  Obviously that one year seems to be making a big difference.  If possible, maybe give Rakka some extra exercise to wear her out a little.  She obviously sounds like she has more built up energy.  With you not feeling well, w// migraines, maybe she's picking up on it and just thinks she can get away with stuff.  I see you're pregnant (CONGRATS!  by the way) so, maybe if possible, put them out separately, and if possible, when you have Rakka out, when you feel up to it, give her extra time, to wear her out and see if that helps.  It sounds like Tojo is more easy going, and laxed, so their personalities could be clashing, not that they're starting to get older.  I'm not sure what breed they are, but hopefully something I said, will help!  Good Luck!  And I hope your migraines go away, I can't imagine having headaches like that while pregnant.  My prayers are w/ you!