[Jenifer]

Hi, I had a similar problem but it was my Belgian sheepdog and my older dog. This is a bit long winded but there might be something of value with my experience. The Belgian when she was a puppy would play nicely with my older dog but as she around 4 months things changed. They are both females and now about the same size. At some point the Belgian started going after my older dog pinning her to the ground, making a lot of noise but no blood. It scared my older dog. The Belgian is now 2 years old. There were obvious triggers like walking through doors, the bed and of course treats. Sometimes there were no triggers. When the Belgian was about 4 months I did a board and train to help her learn to play with other dogs which did help. Other than that my solution was basically to separate them and really manage the Belgian. She was always in a pen in the house or on a leash. It didn’t always work though. I would also of course tell her no and correct her. I did spay her which really helped. Now at 2 she seems better and I haven’t had any issues.

[Foxy]

Hi Jenifer thanks for responding did your dogs do this below?

1. Could they be in the same crate inside the house with out incident? Mine can

2. Could they walk together? Mine can

3. Could they play together for a few weeks before the older one was very dominanting?

Do i need to wait for 2 years before all this dies down? How do I contact Robert to see if i can do a paid zoom call with him????

[Foxy]

Seperation cannot be the final solution as that is what one trainer told me which really did not help at all from the things i have mention about my pups. There must be a way to break this bad habit and I am progressing as i can play with both of them with fetch. As that is a big relief as if i did listen to the trainer they wont be playing with each other.

[Gene]

So, he may be playing too rough as opposed to showing aggression. When the puppy yelps and you remove him if the puppy goes back for more she is fine with it. Just monitor the playing closely. Also, the terrier should sometimes let the puppy pin him/crawl on top. When this is not the case there are certain signs to watch to watch for. Have a slip lead on at all times. For instance, if he follows the puppy across the room with his eyes/head (fixation) that is a correction, “No” pop the lead, he/she knows what it is for. Also, forcing the puppy to move, won’t let the puppy approach you/gets between you and the puppy etc. When it is out right aggression it is dealt with in a more demanding manner. It is “No”, pop, then grab him by the scruff of the neck and get directly in his face and use a stern low tone of voice, like a growl. “Knock it off” and any other descriptive adjectives which you deem appropriate. He needs to understand that that behavior is not tolerated. I didn’t know who is the he or she is.

[Foxy]

Yes i done all that not working, I posted reply to Jennifer so let me know if that helps?

[Jenifer]

After reading your message again, I think my situation is very different and probably doesn’t apply to yours. I’d ask Robert. Good luck but I wouldn’t put them in the same crate together personally until it is resolved.

[Foxy]

Thank you Jenifer i have successful manage to get them to play together! It was just hard painful work and they now play together after such a long time living in fear. No thanks to Positive reinforcement trainer to seperate them and there is no hope till they grow bigger. Please thank Robert.

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