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Post by ljk71 on Jul 8, 2014 14:37:40 GMT
Hi I have a 3/4 year old German Shepherd x Shar Pei (Fred) and a 4/5year old Shar Pei (Lola) both rescue dogs so both neutered /castrated we have had Fred for about 2 years and Lola for about a year our problem is whenever Fred barks or gets excited Lola tends to nibble him and growl at him as if she is saying " dont do that ?" Fred used to walk away but it has steadily got worse so much that Lola will have a go at him and he ha started to retaliate back at her but he is actually biting her now and drawing blood I dont know what to do any advice would be appreciated x its at its worse when the front door knocks it causes a frenzy but even if Fred jumps up or plays Lola gets a bit cranky but I cant have her getting bitten x Lisa x
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Post by caz2golden on Jul 8, 2014 20:11:14 GMT
charlottte can you advise? You are the only one I can think of (off the top of my head) who has looked into behavioral issues with your courses? So very sorry I have never had experience of anything like this so have no experience to draw on to offer any help. I would suggest getting a dog trainers advice.
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Post by scallywag on Jul 8, 2014 21:46:37 GMT
welcome to the forum ljk71. Sorry to read your situation, can't advise but by my posting it will keep your post in the fore, I'm sure some one will come along soon who may be able to advise x |
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Post by zahada on Jul 11, 2014 11:31:25 GMT
Best advice that any forum can offer in cases of dogs biting is to get a dog behaviourist so the situation can be assessed correctly and plan of action put in place before these reactions escalate into fights.
In the meantime, since you know the trigger, you could be working on removing the trigger. Why is Fred barking? Can you teach him not to? What excites him? Can you teach him to be calm? Can you teach Lola not to react when Fred is excited and barking? Can be done but takes time, patience, knowledge, commitment and strength not to lose heart when things are not progressing as fast as you'd like or even appearing to go backwards.
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Post by BorderTerrier on Jul 13, 2014 9:23:30 GMT
This sounds like a behaviourists case. Excellent advice from zahada for the meantime. If you know the trigger, you can work on that.
And make sure the dogs are separated in different rooms when you are out the house. Make sure they can't even see each other, to avoid any conflict whilst you cannot supervise.
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Post by charlottte on Jul 17, 2014 18:24:31 GMT
Definitely with Zahada on behaviourist Unfortunately I can't really advise unless I knew more/saw the problem :/ If Lola doesn't seem aggressive when she bites, it could be anxiety/stress/over excitement but the nibbling irritates Fred so he's started retaliating. Best bet is to contact a behaviourist (a force free one, not one that follows Cesar Milan etc) and see if they can help Hope you get things sorted  |
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Post by teegiebear on Jul 20, 2014 20:59:20 GMT
On top of the behaviourist could fred be feeling unwell then he doesn't want someone nibbling him which is why he retaliates?
It's really difficult to give training and behaviour advice and what you are seeing and interpreting it as may be totally different to what a someone else would see it as.
If it's happening and you know the trigger then don't let it happen! Not when it's getting serious, a long line attached to the means u can pull Lola or Fred back to stop them doing it or using a scented collar but your timing has to be very accurate.
So many things I could suggest but with limited info and not seeing them its difficult
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