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Post by puppypal on Jul 13, 2013 17:01:30 GMT
Now, this is the only problem we have not been able to work on and don't really know how to work on. He is fine with people it is just other dogs, he growls if a dog comes near him when he is eating and moves away from them, he has never bitten or attempted to bite, he has just growled. I don't know really how to work on this, he is generally fine when out on walks and at shows, except sometimes when a dog gets too close to my treat bag, but he is is more aggressive when in the house, or at other peoples houses. Any advice on this would be very much appreciated and helpful
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Post by CollieSlave on Jul 13, 2013 17:28:29 GMT
Don't feed him when or where there are other dogs around.
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Post by puppypal on Jul 13, 2013 17:42:54 GMT
Don't feed him when or where there are other dogs around. that would be very hard if we get a puppy living in the same house, and we try to do that as much a possible anyway |
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Post by CurlyCub on Jul 13, 2013 17:50:40 GMT
Try keeping the new pup and him separated while eating until the new member of the family learns not to disturb him; after a few warning growls I'm sure the new pup will learn to leave him be. Hope this helps  |
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Post by BorderTerrier on Jul 13, 2013 17:52:10 GMT
Don't feed him when or where there are other dogs around. that would be very hard if we get a puppy living in the same house, and we try to do that as much a possible anyway I agree with CollieSlave - even if you have another dog in the house, you can always separate them into different areas to eat until you have trained Barley out of his food aggression. |
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Post by caz2golden on Jul 13, 2013 20:21:27 GMT
I agree with Collie Slave, you must not feed Barley in company of other dogs.
You will have to separate pup and Barley when you get pup.
It takes pup a while to understand full doggy language (and I am talking months not days) and how to react correctly.
It could really affect pup if Barley is forced to assert his authority.
Though I dont have that problem at all, mine are separated anyway.
Though both dogs eat next to each other and can see each other through dog gate.
I have one who eats quickly and the other is slow.
Both my dogs seem to appreciate eating in peace from each other. Why create a stressful situation when you dont have to!
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Post by charlottte on Jul 13, 2013 21:12:52 GMT
I second CS.
It wouldn't be that difficult. Just shut the door at meal times and if you give chews, give puppy his/hers in a crate. I know people that have 5+ dogs and segregate all dogs while feeding to avoid squabbles.
Dog on dog food guarding is a very lengthy, difficult process to rectify and if you can manage it, it's half the battle. Plus it'll be less stressful for Barley. It's very easy to get wrong/make worse.
If you really want to work on it look for an APBC member, they only work on vet referrals though (someone correct me if I'm wrong).
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Post by CollieSlave on Jul 13, 2013 21:27:48 GMT
Don't feed him when or where there are other dogs around. that would be very hard if we get a puppy living in the same house, and we try to do that as much a possible anyway I'm afraid I cannot understand why it would be 'very hard' to keep the dogs separate whilst they are being fed. It is surely a matter of simple basic organisation - shut one in another room, or outside. How can this be a problem? It might be mildly inconvenient but not half as inconvenient, or messy, as having Barley eat a new pup! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2013 21:48:13 GMT
I have to agree with the comments already made and TBH, personally I would seperate ANY newcomer, be it adult or puppy, from my other dogs during mealtimes to begin with. If you allow your new pup anywhere near Barley when he's eating, not only could your pup be injured (both physically and mentally) but Barley's food aggression will be made worse. When you made the decision to acquire another dog did you take this into consideration? Would it not have been better to work on your existing dog's problems before introducing another dog into the mix?
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Post by doggiesrule28280 on Jul 13, 2013 22:07:24 GMT
I have the same problem with Archie. Rather than separating the dogs, I would prefer to try and resolve the problem. It is hard, because it's not necessarily when they might be eating meals, they could be eating a bone in the garden. Nothing happened today but they were all eating a bone in the garden it wouldn't have been fair to make two go inside when they all wanted to be out.
I think what PP is trying to say is is there any ways of actually resolving the problem?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2013 22:40:21 GMT
As Charlotte said, there isn't a quick fix and you could do more harm than good if you don't know what you're doing - so it might be wiser to refer to a behaviourist. |
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Post by CollieSlave on Jul 14, 2013 6:31:46 GMT
As has been said, if you really want to try and fix this problem then professional help by a behaviourist (an APBC or similar one) is the safest, possibly only realistic, option. Food is, obviously, a major Valued Resource for a dog, and any DIY attempts would be fraught with risks - and by no means would success be guaranteed.
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Post by BorderTerrier on Jul 14, 2013 8:35:58 GMT
Don't feed him when or where there are other dogs around. that would be very hard if we get a puppy living in the same house, and we try to do that as much a possible anyway It would not be hard. Simply feed the dogs in separate rooms/areas and that is problem solved! I also struggle to see how it could be hard doing this. Like has already been said, if Barley had food aggression when you were considering getting a new pup, then didn't you consider what you would have to do about it? I am not knocking you for your decision, and I think a new puppy will make a lovely new addition of your family, but Barley comes first |
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Post by scallywag on Jul 14, 2013 9:28:34 GMT
I agree with all the above, simplest option and less stressful all round ( both human and dogs )is to feed them
in separate areas, apart from that said puppy will be having more feeds than Barley ? and obviously that is another thing to consider ?
I would disagree that Barley comes first ! One can't be seen to be treated differently to the other as such.
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Post by doggiesrule28280 on Jul 14, 2013 9:37:17 GMT
I understand where PP is coming from saying that it would be hard. If I split my three up anyway! They are all messy eaters, and in the kitchen we have a special floor that isn't damaged when they spill anything on it, the others would be! If i was carrying food in to another room they would all follow me!
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