How can i socialise our new puppy with our 10 month old puppy ?

Question

We have a 10 month old rottie boy and have just purchased a 14 wekk old rottie girl. He seems to be struggling with her and nipping her, bullying and wont leave hre alone. What can we do to make sure that they get along ok ? Im really worried they are suitable to be together.

Answer 1

Sometimes, an adult dog will snarl and nip a pup to put it in check, just like your mum or dad would reprimand you if you got too over excited and out of control. So long as he isnt actually attacking aggressively you should be ok. The good thing is that your adult hasnt killed the pup yet so he must be coming round to her.



It will take time. Because your adult is still a bit of a pup himself they're likely to play and get along well.



Try not to interfere too much with them, and only seperate them if an attack is imminent, in progress, or just finished cause they need to get to know one another.



To help them feel more like a pack you could walk them together (if your pup has had her vaccinations). Give them time and hopefully in a few weeks/months they will be best buds.



Good luck!

Answer 2

Take them to neutral territory together, dogs are usually more willing to accept another dog when it is not in their home. I would take them out often together and once he starts getting used to her outside the home he should have an easier time inside the home.

Since you obviously can't have them away from home during the whole socialization period, you should definitely never leave them alone together. Also, you should definitely correct the male every time he bullies or nips her. I brought a puppy home who wanted to chase after my cats, but after a few "NO!"s and me grabbing him back when he tried to he got the idea.

You might also want to try obedience school if you haven't already that way he can get better trained while at the same time socializing with many other dogs.

Good Luck.

Answer 3

The boy is probably being a rude, excited puppy. Don't let him overwhelm the female or she could end up not liking dogs in general. You need to monitor them and interrupt the older dog if he gets too wild. Call him,ask for behaviors,give him treats. The older dog needs to learn some manners, tough enough for any dog that age, and the younger dog needs to learn that you create safe situations for it to be in so it doesn't have to start being aggressive and that other dogs are fun, not scary.



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Answer 4

Watch them carefully.

He's testing the waters. He may not have had much time with others.

Take a favorite blanket or bedding that he sleeps on and rub it over her. This may acclimate him to her scent as all he'll smell at first is him, then slowly come to realize her scent.





It's normal for this to happen.

I only introduce dogs about the same size to eachother, so I feel it safe to just throw them in the proverbial pit, so to speak, and let them run their course.

My dogs are generally very calm, just horribly playful at first to newcomers.

Answer 5

It would have made more sense to have bought the at the same time .

Hopefully from different breeders.

You made have made a rod for your own and other peoples backs.

This breed of dog should be on the dangerous breeds list.

There are too many people who are totally inadequate in handling this type and size of dog.

Its like taking a gun outside among people with a hair trigger most days you will get away with it but one day it may go off and kill some body.

I am getting sick of people who trot out that old tale of their rottie being OK with kids,

They where bred to be attack dogs and this has never left them.

most dogs have the wolf just beneath the surface but in this case your always just a tooth length from some body getting killed.

The only people who should have these dogs are the Police and Army.

How many more people with this breed kill before people wake uo.

Answer 6

they would be superb - ultimately. he remains a domestic dog himself and does not understand extremely a thank you to act together with her. determine you in no way pass away them on my own at the same time on a similar time as she remains so small. enable them to play at the same time - as she grows she'll probable finally end up being boss - yet save a watch on him and a pointy "adequate" from you if he gets too boisterous. If he does not hear, positioned him out of the room for a couple of minutes until eventually he calms down. in case you haven't any longer already have been given one, a crate is a great investment for a "outing" place for the domestic dog.