October 05, 2011
A year ago, I adopted a 2nd Wire Fox Terrier. She keeps fight with my other Terrier, biting her head during fights. Is there any way or training I could give her to overcome the problem?
Full Question:
I am in trouble after adopting my 2nd wire fox terrier a year ago. The newly adopted fox terrier, was in very poor condition from her previous owners and was without any training and chance to socialise with other dogs.She is nervous when seeing other dogs and she has bitten other dogs a couple of time already when on street. I could only stop her by giving her a mask when we go out. But she keeps fighting with my other wire fox terrier at home, biting her head during fights.
I am so worried as I don't want any of them to get hurt, but I am not willing to give up any of them, as the adopted fox terrier has went through a very bad childhood already, giving her up only means she is going to lose her family and home again. She is not to be blamed as her previous 2 owners didn't teach her to be socialised.
She is now around 3 years old, is there any way or training I could give her to overcome the problem? I really hope you could give me some advice, thanks!!!
Cindy's Answer:
If you spend some time reading this section, you’ll see that your problems are very common. I’ve received 6 or 7 emails just today from dog owners with very similar problems. If you don’t teach the dogs your rules, they can’t possibly behave how you want them to.
You need to separate them and train both of the dogs, so they understand you are in control of both of them.
The good news is that with dogs, it’s never too late to start over. Start with our groundwork program and Pack Structure for the Family Pet.
I’d also suggest Dealing with Dominant & Aggressive Dogs.
We also have a number of eBooks, which include topics that may help you.
You also need to realize that you may always have to keep the dogs separate, not all dogs can get along.
Cindy Rhodes
You need to separate them and train both of the dogs, so they understand you are in control of both of them.
The good news is that with dogs, it’s never too late to start over. Start with our groundwork program and Pack Structure for the Family Pet.
I’d also suggest Dealing with Dominant & Aggressive Dogs.
We also have a number of eBooks, which include topics that may help you.
You also need to realize that you may always have to keep the dogs separate, not all dogs can get along.
Cindy Rhodes
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