Obnoxious behavior

[Goofy Newfy]

I posted this on a GSD forum but didn't receive any responses. Hoping to get some advice since it is still going on.


Our GSD is 5 months old. She is so well behaved and I love spending at much time with her as possible. Since I work from home, this is most of the day. Our other dog is a Newfoundland, who is 4 years old. He is vey laid back and loves her very much. My only problem is that the pup, Sophie, will not leave Jack alone. She constantly wants to play, bitting him, jumping on him, growling/snarling and just being obnoxious. Very rarely does Jack lose his patience and will usually tolerate and play back but I can tell when he has had enough and will go down in the basement or not want to go outside. His normal routine is to follow me everywhere. Sometimes, I will remove Sophie from the situation for a "Sophie nap" when she is acting too rowdy. I feel badly if I have to seperate them and leave either one out. I have been telling her no, and she listens for about 10 seconds and is back to wanting to wrestle. I feel like I am constantly telling her "no" and setting her up for failure as she just wants to play. Lately when she behaves too crazy, I have just been leashing her to the doorknob in our kitchen, where I can see her and she can see me and Jack but can't reach him. It does settle her down but it is impossible at times, for example outside, when he just wants to not be bothered and she is acting like a maniac with selective hearing.
I do not want Jack to feel alienated, as I said there are times he won't even come outside with me because of her.


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[Wash]

We get this with our puppy. Typically we seperate the puppy from Wash and have a little alone time with Wash just sitting on the couch and scratching or whatever, and some play time outside with the puppy to burn off energy.

 

[Windancer]

Your GSD will settle down in a few months...in the meantime, I would give the newfie some away time...GSD's are no different than any other puppy would be..They are great dogs...! Don't be too hard on her for being a puppy...She can't help her exuberience right now.

 

[Goofy Newfy]

Your GSD will settle down in a few months...in the meantime, I would give the newfie some away time...GSD's are no different than any other puppy would be..They are great dogs...! Don't be too hard on her for being a puppy...She can't help her exuberience right now.

Thanks Windancer. I enjoy her energetic behavior. I just feel bad for Jack.
They both always want to be with me. : )

 

[BoundlessNewfs]

I would say the same thing. Give each some "alone time" with you. The pup needs to go outside to play and work off energy. Then maybe put the pup in its crate, while you have some alone time with your newf.

Also, I saved the "No" command for something dire or serious, like running toward traffic. The rest of the time use an "Ahhht!" or "Uh-uh", to get attention and redirect to a desired behavior. Then praise for doing what you prefer. Kind of like the game we'd play as kids..."warmer, getting hot...cooler...cold" Adjust tone of voice for just how "hot" or "cold" they are from the desired behavior.

 

[victoria1140]

we have gsd's and they are high energy when young, try to give her something to focus her mind or could you do an extra walk , exercise session.

If you have the space a small agility course is really good for them though no high jumps or find a job to do. we gave Jessie and Merlin a backpack to carry on walks and it helped tire them out more.

 

[R Taft]

Your GSD will settle down in a few months...in the meantime, I would give the newfie some away time...GSD's are no different than any other puppy would be..They are great dogs...! Don't be too hard on her for being a puppy...She can't help her exuberience right now.

I fully agree........And your puppy will loose her puppy license when she is a little older too. And you newfie will tell her off and you have to allow that. That is what seems to happen to most puppies at our place. They get to about 7 months and the older dogs say enough, time to have some manners.
Katy seemed in shock the day Annabelle told her off for the first time. It was quite comical to watch.

 

[Sound Bay Newfs]

Do you have a crate? You can crate the pup for a while during the day, so they both get some alone time.

 

[charlieinnj]

I fully agree........And your puppy will loose her puppy license when she is a little older too. And you newfie will tell her off and you have to allow that.

I went through a similar thing with Emma. Well actually, it still goes on. I hoped she'd eventually lose her puppy license but that's never happened...even after a year. So my advice is to make sure your calmer dog has the quiet time they need and don't be afraid to step in.

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

 

[grtpyrlvr]

We have a white shepherd and as a puppy he was a terror! We spent most of our days playing "try to wear out the puppy". When he hit about 1 1/2 he settled down and started relaxing with the other dogs.Every once in a while he will tear around the yard and the pyrs will look at him like "What are you doing?!". Even the 5 month old Newf baby has less energy as a puppy then our 4 yr old GSD does!

 

[AngusMcDubhsMom]

I fully agree........And your puppy will loose her puppy license when she is a little older too. And you newfie will tell her off and you have to allow that. That is what seems to happen to most puppies at our place. They get to about 7 months and the older dogs say enough, time to have some manners.
Katy seemed in shock the day Annabelle told her off for the first time. It was quite comical to watch.

Ditto! The first time an adult Newf told Gracie off, she was A.. over teakettle from the roar from the adult. It was hilarious. Then she crawled back to him on her belly and licked his lips. She got the message and stopped being such a pest pretty quickly after that.