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How do i make my dogs get along?

Asked by Youuknowwhat (2points) February 18th, 2009

i have a 4 month pit bull female not nuderd/spaded and a corgie/golden retriever mix female 7 years old.. my corgie is scared when he sees my pit bull and shakes and hides 24/7 when my pit bull is just standing there yawning. my pit bull does not treat him meanly and he is extremley friendly

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steve6's avatar

I have a similar situation. My young dog is just as nice as can be but will all of a sudden snap and latch on to the other dog’s neck and I have to separate them. If I am not there to save him he would clamp down and either smother him or bleed him out. You may have to do what I do. You’ve got to keep them separated.

Johnny_Rambo's avatar

They will eventually find peace. The most dominant will win and the other will concede, its not much different with us humans. Just let them be for a while, you’ll see.

mcbealer's avatar

I agree with Johnny Rambo. They will figure out the pack order. You will have to respect that outcome, and not “protect” the underdog. In the meantime, take them out hiking, for walks, on neutral territory.

steve6's avatar

My dog will kill the other one. I can’t leave them unattended. This is what the vet told me also.

loser's avatar

How is your corgi around other dogs?

syz's avatar

First, spay or neuter your dogs. Having intact dogs will only exacerbate any aggression/socialization issues.

I would strongly urge that you sign up for a basic obedience class (for either dog). Classes are for the benefit of the owners, not the dogs. You’ll learn about establishing household rules, interpreting behavior, and how to deal with dominance issues. (Please find a reputable organization through the SPCA or local dog club. Don’t use Banfield or Petco classes.)

In the meantime, reassure your older dog by greeting her first, paying attention to her and ignoring the puppy when they are in the same room. Don’t force any interaction, just give her some time to get used to the puppy (yawning can be interpreted as an aggressive display, btw).

imhellokitty's avatar

Can’t be done. It’s like making someone like you, if they don’t – they don’t, nothing you can do about it. You can’t reason with a dog and tell them how moronic their behavior is. They are animals, it’s a territorial thing with them. You can however teach them acceptable behaviors by giving them treats and such for good reactions.

Emdean1's avatar

Sounds like you need to speak with the Dog Wisperer

Johnny_Rambo's avatar

Ive had many types of dogs, big and small, aggressve and passive and THEY WILL WORK IT OUT…..but you have to let them.

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