new dog....problem with older dog.

[Semidevil]

so I have a 9 month male corgi. Just a few hours ago, I got a 12 weeks old baby miniature jackrussell/beagle.

My corgi is usually very friendly to other dogs, but this new dog, My corgi doesn't like. He made the puppy cry a couple times and gets so mad when the pupply tries his food bowl. Usually, my corgi doesn't have that problem.

Maybe they are still trying to show dominance.

Do I need to let them work this problem out themselves, or should I seperate them for a while.

I'm concerned

 

[potato28]

Let them work it out, or they'll be like this the rest of their lives. And give them both equal amounts of attention.

 

[Conky]

I would suggest keeping a close eye on the older dog and scolding it when it gets aggressive. I would also recommend keeping their food in separate places until the corgi gets used to the idea of the puppy. Right now it's probably feeling threatened or unsure of what's going on. Don't leave them alone together for several weeks. And unfortunately at some point in time they will have to have it out and decide who is the leader but right now the older dog has to be taught to be nice to the baby.

Food issues aren't uncommon with some pets. Luckily my 2yr-old 60-lb mutt loves our new 14-wk old 6-lb Rat Terrier and even let's her steal her favorite snacks but then again, they are both female and are best friends now 2 weeks after meeting.

Good luck. :beer:

 

[0roo0roo]

the older dog is dominant apparently. always reassert this pecking order. feed it first. give it attention/treatas first. its all about hierarchy for dogs. and no, the puppy shouldn't eat from the bigger dogs food dish. only u can touch their food dishes since u are top dog. if its secure about its position it won't have to spend its time pwning the little one

 

[datalink7]

Let them have at it. They need to work out a relationship. Only step in when another dog is getting hurt (so keep a close eye on them).

 

[ballmode]

awww puppy fights

 

[Pepsi90919]

there's a PEI in the US?

 

[Pepsi90919]

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[Codewiz]

You people are f'ing idiots. You don't just let them "figure" it out.

You probably already screwed up to an extent.

Here is how to move forward. Take both dogs on a proper walk. As in a walk where both dogs are required to walk behind you. Let them get used to the idea that they are to follow you. Next, you need to take ownership of the food bowl and anything that causes tension. The dogs need to realize that YOU own everything. Once you establish dominance over the older dog, they will then figure out how to co-exist. Right now it appears that the older dog feels it runs the house and needs to put the other dog in its place. You need to make the older dog realize that YOU PROVIDE THE DISCIPLINE not either one of them. It would be easiest to get the dogs to get along after you have completely worn them out.

You can take my advice or leave but considering I own two bully breeds that don't fight or have any issues with each other, I do know what I am talking about.

 

[Semidevil]

update:

they are getting bettter and play well, but I caught the 12 week old puppy hump my corgi.

Having never owned 2 dogs at the same time before, is that normal? While waiting to find time to get him fixed, should I try to stop this behavior?

 

[HyTekJosh]

Never ever introduce a new dog within an existing dog's territory. Always take them to a neutral place.

 

[Cdubneeddeal]

Originally posted by: HyTekJosh
Never ever introduce a new dog within an existing dog's territory. Always take them to a neutral place.

That's not always true. Back when I was a child, we had a dog named Frosty. We coaxed our father into going to the pound to get another. However, the one that we picked had a brother so we coaxed my dad into the brother as well. When we brought the two home, Rufus and Max, we took them into the house (Frosty was in the backyard). Frosty growled and showed his teet at the sight of them through the sliding glass door. We were scared at first but my dad suddenly opened the door. The two ran outside and immediately played with Frosty. And to our surprise Frosty played with them too. After that Frosty never displayed any signs of aggression towards them. They were all best buds.