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How do I stop my older dog from attacking my younger dog?
What to Do If My Older Dog Is Attacking New Puppy
- Establish safe spaces. The first thing you need to do is to separate your older dog and the new puppy, to keep them both safe.
- Set boundaries.
- Exercise and play.
- Train them separately and together.
- Create positive associations.
- Provide opportunities to bond.
- Consult an expert.
Why is my older dog attacking my younger dog?
Fights may occur when a younger, larger, more agile dog challenges an older, confident dog in an attempt to alter the existing pattern of resource division. This is most likely to arise as the younger dog grows and matures or as the older dog ages or becomes more infirm.
How do I stop my dog being aggressive over other dogs?
Best Ways to Handle Aggression in Dogs
- Discourage dominant behaviors.
- Watch out for signs of resource guarding.
- Pay attention to socialization – both with other pets and strangers.
- Use positive reinforcement training.
How do you get a dog to stop being aggressive?
Have your partner walk the older (less aggressive) dog in one direction, while you walk in the younger (more aggressive) dog the other direction. You want to get plenty of separation between the two dogs. Once you’ve had enough separation, turn around and begin walking toward each other.
What to do if a young dog attacks an older dog?
In such scenarios, it’s important to separate both dogs and have the older dog checked out for better pain control and management of neurological or cognitive disorders. A young dog suddenly attacking an older dog despite the older dog not vocalizing may also warrant a thorough veterinary visit.
How do you get two aggressive dogs to get along?
Keep in mind it will take patience, but when you see your dogs getting along, it will all be worth it. The first step is to put both dogs on a leash and take them outside. Have your partner walk the older (less aggressive) dog in one direction, while you walk in the younger (more aggressive) dog the other direction.
How do you walk an older dog with a younger dog?
Walks can be handled the same way. Begin your walk with both dogs but follow a shorter route that the old dog can still handle. Then circle back home, drop the older dog off, again with a toy or chew, and then go back out to walk a longer route with the younger dog. Exercise is recommended for both old and young dogs.