Help! Angus is 12 weeks and terrorizing our Black Lab
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My Abbie is 16 weeks and she does the same thing to our shi tzu on a constant basis...I think and I hope its the herding instinct and also a puppy thing...I'm hoping  I also would appreciate some suggestions on how to handle this... |
| My 6 month old Clyde is an angel at obedience class and at the dog park, but when it comes to our other dog at home, he does the same stuff. He can't leave her alone. I know when she's had enough, she lets him know and that settles him down. Sometimes it's an angry bark or she'll mouth him harder but it's nothing aggressive. Playing with her has actually helped him learn about biting and he no longers nips us anymore after learning from her. It's amazing to me how much she'll tolerate! |
| Sounds like it is just that herding thing coming into play, however, it may also be a dominance issue. A puppy is not naturally dominant over any other older dog, but because the lab does not live there, he may be taking his responsibilities to his family seriously. Puppies play, and it may just take some time, and probably some discipline from the lab to straighten him out.
Unfortunately, another reason may be if there is something wrong with the lab. Animals sense things we don't, so if anything appears off with the labs health I would have it checked out. |
| This will be a long six months..... |
| I agree with Willowsprite, that because it happens in your home, maybe Angus is just trying to protect what his property. Have you tried having the dogs meet on neutral territory? Maybe that will help Angus get to know Bear better and realize he's not a threat.
Chris |
| I'm sure that the territory issue is it. Angus was adopted at just 6 weeks, a little young from what I have read. At first I thought he figured he was still with his litter mates as he has known Bear from the very first day he came home. When I bring him to Bear's house, he doesn't exhibit that behavior. Thanks for all the help and this forum, I'm sure I will have endless questions as the months go by. |
| I have the exact same situation myself. My Charlie boy terrorizes Rebel (my black lab) 24/7. He barks at him, chews on his ears or whatever part he can get at. Rebel is sooooooooo mellow and takes it all day long, until he's had enough. Then he let's Charlie know to back off. It works for a while and they're back at it again. I'm not sure if he will ever let Rebel get a moment's peace but Rebel can fend just fine for himself. Besides, after observing them very closely, I realize they really love each other and are miserable if one is away for a few hours. I don't believe there's any need for concern unless you feel your OES is really showing any serious aggression. I think the biggest problem with mine is that both my dogs are male.
Hang in there! In time, things will get better, I'm sure.  |
| How old is Charlie? I'm trying to get an idea of how long this could last. Thanks. |
| Charlie is 10 months old now. Rebel is 7 years old. |
| Ihave the same problem at my home and just don't know what to do...Abbey is 4 month old sheepie..Tucker is 3 yr old 7lb shih tzu and definitely no alpha He is extremely mellow and she herds and nips at him continuously; he runs for cover. Only occasionally does he yelp and once just once very recently I heard him growl back at her...I only allow them together supervised still and we have had her since she was 8 wks. I still have hope that someday we can all live together in peace and harmony when she matures? Whats my chances? any suggestions? |
| The last few days Angus (3 months) and Bear (3 year old Lab) seemed to have come to some type of "cease fire". They are outside more (we live in the Northeast and weather has started to break), which gives Bear room to maneuver and Angus some great sniffing spots. I hope that this is not temporary. I guess I'll find out the first rainy day. |
| I found the best thing is just to leave them alone as long as neither is being overly agressive. They'll work it out for themselves - it's nature's way. I think that my Charlie is just trying to prove himself to Rebel - kind of like a lion cub to the pack leader. Sometimes it's difficult to remember that the OES puppy is still a puppy because they are soooooooooo big. They're just being puppies! |
| My son has a shi tzu, which is here the majority of the time, tecumseh and him are constantly roughhousing, but dunkn(shi tzu) at times gets over aggresive, which he is only 12 weeks old and tec is now 9 weeks.
seems like i spend all day long yelling "play nice" "dunkn be easy" "tec drop dunkn" and after all this, tecumseh is miserable until dunkn comes back to visit lol |
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