Is my Puppy too dominant?
I introduced my 8 week OES puppy to my best friend's 6 mo. Beagle, and it seems like my puppy shows a strong dominant streak. (Or maybe the Beagle was too much of a wuss!) See video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V898gg5oQwM Does this look like normal puppy play? Should I be concerned about his temperament? The one thing I am most afraid of is having an agressive, ill tempered dog. Otherwise, so far the puppy has been a joy to have. With the crate, the housebreaking is going really well, a lot easier than I expected (only one accident so far). TIA |
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| just seems a bit playfull no biting or anything going on so i wouldnt be to worry , someone who knows more might tell you different but i think its just good puppy fun |
| that is one very tolerant beagle. they were just playing I think the Beagle would have nipped the pup if he had been hurt. Lots of tail wagging and no ears laid back so I think they were fine.... |
| This is a great video of two dogs (puppy/adult) being introduced to each other. You did great at the beginning by not saying anything but at the end when they started to play you kept saying "Play nice". You sound a little worried there.
At 8 weeks old, especially when they get to their new homes they have to figure out where they are standing in the pack. They try to hump other members of the family to see who lets them do it and who doesn't. Your friends beagle doesn't let your puppy 'dominate' him, he kept moving and turning so he couldn't hump him. To me it does seem that the beagle is more submissive than your puppy. If you can have the beagle around more, you can change that by feeding the beagle first in front of the puppy, letting the beagle go through doors before the puppy (BUT after you! You have to go through doors first, 2nd beagle, last one puppy.), etc. If/when the beagle has enough of your puppy trying to hump him, he will snap at the puppy and he(OES) will scream as if he was being murdered. DO NOT DO ANYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Try not to make eye contact with them (just peek) but DO NOT pet the puppy and DO NOT tell the beagle off. DO NOT SAY ANYTHING!!!! This is how they discipline the younger ones and teach them manners and house rules. Oh, and one more thing. Play growl is not a serious growl. Don't panic when they growl during wrestling or tug. That's normal. You can go to my website to download some information about Leadership Exercise and General Rules for dogs. http://cavecanis.com/information.aspx Let me know if there is anything I can do for you. Good luck!  |
| No expert here...but as an observer...they were having alot of fun!!!! |
| Thank you so much, Kata, Lumpi and Boni! I hope you realize how much your feedback and information, so generously given here and in other posts, is appreciated! |
Cadenza wrote: Thank you so much, Kata, Lumpi and Boni! I hope you realize how much your feedback and information, so generously given here and in other posts, is appreciated!
You are very welcome! I'm glad I can help.  Thank you for your kind words it's nice to hear! |
| My observation of dogs in general is that balanced adult dogs tend to be very tolerant of puppies, and will adapt their expectations of behavior from the puppy according to their judgement of the puppy's maturity level. My OES would tolerate a lot from young puppies, less as the puppy got older.
The beagle seems tolerant, but the rolling on the back is usually a submissive position. Still, beagle moved away from puppy attempts to hump him--less submissive. Also, beagle attempted to engage the puppy in play (as the puppy did earlier) : tail up, front end down, wiggles. Classic invite to play. The pup does seem like he'll be more alpha. I think that you can, to a certain extent, establish the pecking order in the pack, but ultimately, dogs figure it out for themselves. You just want to make sure you (and any other human) are alpha and that the more dominant dog doesn't beat up the less dominant one. Size can matter, but it doesn't always. Our first OES was alpha to our second OES, but for years was pushed around by a tiny (under 10 lbs) miniature poodle from around the corner who would just harrass him (at 100 lbs), on his own property, no less! Finally, Merlin figured out that no matter what Spot did or tried to do, her teeth could not possibly penetrate his fur, so he ignored her and she lost her power over him. |
Cadenza wrote: Hi, everybody. 1st time puppy owner here.
I introduced my 8 week OES puppy to my best friend's 6 mo. Beagle, TIA Is a 6 mo. Beagle considered an adult? |
jean wrote: Cadenza wrote: Hi, everybody. 1st time puppy owner here. I introduced my 8 week OES puppy to my best friend's 6 mo. Beagle, TIA Is a 6 mo. Beagle considered an adult? No, but more mature than a 2 months old puppy. |
| OES are just buttheads in general. Clyde loves to push and push and be very annoying even to those who don't want to play with him. It isn't always dominant behavior, just in your face annoying behavior. My Komondor outweighs my OES by about 40 pounds now and is very strong but my OES doesn't care about that. Watch how the Kom tries to walk away at the end of this but crazy Clyde just won't stop! He's never been a humper but he is tenacious!
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ButtersStotch wrote: OES are just buttheads in general. Clyde loves to push and push and be very annoying even to those who don't want to play with him. It isn't always dominant behavior, just in your face annoying behavior.
It may not be dominant behavior but it is disrespectful behavior. I was very surprised when my new behaviorist pointed out that Marley's "bumping me" was disrespectful and should not be encouraged (well she said tolerated).  |
| I agree with everyone! Plus, as mentioned, he may be the dominant one, but dominant does not necessarily mean aggressive. IN fact when dogs get together, there is usually a dominant and a submissive, that's just how they establish their social hierarchy. Just like everyone else said, I see absolutely no reason to worry. |
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