I need advice!

[BreezyNewf]

So, Breezy is just 4 months. She seems so Alpha! Its like a battle with her! Well, we welcomed an abandoned dog in our home. She is very well behaved. But, Breezy annoys her to no end! She constantly barks at her and will try and show dominance to her. Well, the abandoned dog is Alpha too. She is older and Breezy does not seem to respect that at all. I'm trying to find a home for the abandoned one but I wanna make her stay here pleasent. How do I get Breezy to stop being so annoying and disrespectful?:ah:

 

[Sound Bay Newfs]

How nice of you to take in an abandoned dog. The best thing might be to crate the dog or alternate crating Breezy at times, to keep them apart until things settle down. You can allow them supervised play time for short periods. Hopefully that will help keep things under control while you find a home for your rescue.

 

[ardeagold]

Is Breezy really dominant or is she just being a playful, and yes, annoying puppy? And what do you mean "showing dominance"??

 

[BreezyNewf]

Thanks, I'm gonna do that Breezy wants to play but the other one doesnt really. Looks like she just got done nursing pups, so, I think she is pupped out..lol.

 

[BreezyNewf]

Well, she will try and stand over her. And when the other dog tries to softly cup her muzzle in her mouth she wont let her. And Breezy refuses to let her sniff her rear. She is such a hard headed pup! Gotta love her though

 

[BreezyNewf]

ok, I probably wasnt very clear...sorry. Breezy will try and stand over her. Breezy wont let the other (adult dog) sniff her rear...she plants it right on the floor or turns it away. And when the adult dog tries to cup her muzzle in her mouth she wont let her.

 

[BreezyNewf]

maybe I am reading into this way too much. I just dont know what to do.

 

[ardeagold]

If the adult isn't bothered by it, then let it be. Sounds like they're fine. The only time I'd force separation is if the adult was getting testy with the puppy. Then puppy would go into a time out to let the adult rest a bit. Otherwise, I'd leave them alone.

 

[BreezyNewf]

she does get testy and growls at her. So, now I am separateing them. I think we are going to keep her. She absolutely loves the kids and lets my 4 yr old crawl all over her. She is very patient and sweet. I cant believe anybody would just abandon her Makes me so mad. But, I think she likes it here. I just hope Breezy learns to calm down and not torment her so. Thanks, all, for the advice. I so appreciate it

 

[ardeagold]

Remember, the adult will growl to let puppy know she's pushing her luck. You need to just watch and step back a few minutes to see how it goes. As long as the adult isn't hurting the puppy (and growling, snarling or snapping AT her isn't hurting her), just let things work themselves out. If puppy Insists on continuing after getting a warning or two, then remove her.

Puppy needs to learn dog communication skills and learn some manners, and the best one to teach her is an adult. Reading dog language is important for her to learn so that when she meets strange dogs she'll know what the signals for different emotions are.

I would get the adult to a Vet to have her checked over, immediately, if you haven't already. If she's feeling bad or is in pain, she'll be more grumpy. Plus, you need to know that she's healthy enough to be with the puppy and won't infect her with something. Until you do this, she really shouldn't be with the puppy. Once she has a clean bill of health, let them get used to one another in increments, and give them together time and apart time. Interact with them individually, and then together, as part of the family.

 

[charlieinnj]

Breezy sounds a bit like my 'Emma'. Here's a thread that I wrote about her.

http://www.newf.net/Forums/showthread.php?t=98264