Noah change in personality

[HannahCB]

Well Noah is 9months old and is/was a complete sweety until last saturday that is. Heres the story, last saturday i rescued 2 saint bernards who wernt in a very good condition in grown collars malnourished etc.. There on the road recovery now lots of love and tlc and vet treatment, but Noahs attitude has completly altered, He is being dominant over the male (to be expected i know) taking his food and trying to push him out of the way and is totally in love with the bitch. I have been giving him the same amount of attention he has always had, walking training brushing etc but he seems to have totally forgotten about me like he isnt bothered anymore, which is very strange for him. Im assuming all the things i have mentioned are normal and im sorry for writing an essay but was wondering if any of you have any good tips or advice

I should also add that before we got them Noah was a very submissive dog and wouldnt even growl at another dog

 

[nowhavethreebears]

If Noah is still intact, then this is probably normal behavior, even if the saint bitch is spayed. He is reaching that age where he is beginning to be sexually mature...All his attention is directed toward maintaining his place in the pack order, rather than toward you.
Be sure you continue to let Noah know that YOU are the pack alpha, not him. Lots of positive reinforcement for good behavior is in order. You may have to keep the boys seperated if Noah gets too aggressive.
Oh, congrats and bless you for giving the two saints a second chance at a better life.

 

[BluwaterNewfs]

You have changed the pack. You introduced 2 new members at once. Before he did not have other dogs to dominate over. ANd BTW - the first in thepack is NOT always the dominant one. He need to be keep in his palce and that you are the pack leader!
Noah is also at the age where they start to test you and your authority just liek a teenager.

 

[HannahCB]

Thanks this is pretty much what i thought. He isnt being aggressive just more assertive i would say. Hopefully the work im putting in will pay off.