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Wise Words
14 from WAGZ
STOP YOUR RESCUE FROM BULLYING YOUR OLDER DOG
When you rescue a dog you don ’ t want to imagine that horrible things may have happened in the past or that there may have been neglect or abuse , or just lack of attention and training . It ’ s hard to admit that your rescue dog might have a problem , but you should not turn a blind eye to bullying and wait for the dogs to figure it out . One of them might get hurt . First , you need to determine if it ’ s actually bullying . Not all intense play is bullying . Sometimes it ’ s nothing more than two excited dogs having fun . So , if you ’ re not sure , look for these clear signs that spell bully :
• Acts pushy most of the time • Steals the other dog ’ s toys , food , or bed all the time • Ignores signs that the other dog doesn ’ t want to play or be disturbed • Pins the other pooch to the ground
• Has rambunctious play sessions • Puts his paws and head on the other dog ’ s shoulders
Your other dog will also show signs that he is uncomfortable with his housemate , such as :
• Walks with tail between the legs • Hides or avoids his playmate • Rolls submissively • Gets mounted by the other dog • Acts nervously
Look for signs that your rescue is about to bully :
• Hair stands on neck and back • Stares • Growls or barks • Moves slowly towards the other dog as if to pounce • Rigid tail held high over the back
Teach your dog the right commands . Use a solid “ Look ,” “ Come ,” or “ Leave it !” command , meaning “ a positive response every time ” without hesitation , no matter what he is doing . In this way , you can recall your dog to your side and keep him there until he is calm . Use a lot of positive reinforcement and delicious treats .
It will take time to learn , so be patient and do not leave the two dogs unsupervised . Allow only short play sessions and stop them immediately once you notice that the rescue dog is about to do something you don ’ t want . You want to show your lucky rescue that the fun ends when he starts acting like a bully .
- Laura Orndorf , Certified Dog Trainer & AKC Evaluator
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