Keith Thomsen wrote 04/18/2002 05:50 PM fighting dogs #24293 - 04/18/2002 05:50 PM
Keith Thomsen Webboard User Reg: 04-07-2002 Posts: 20 Loc: Offline	I have a problem with two males from the same litter fighting. one is much larger. is this common and what should I do? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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Deanna Thompson wrote 04/18/2002 10:43 PM Re: fighting dogs [Re: Keith Thomsen ] #24294 - 04/18/2002 10:43 PM
Deanna Thompson Moderator Reg: 10-27-2001 Posts: 2261 Loc: Eastern Maine Offline	How old are they? Are we talking about puppies, or full grown males? What are they fighting over? Where are they living? House dogs? Kennels? What? If you could tell us a little more we might be able to help you, but without a LITTLE background it is anyones guess.
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Keith Thomsen wrote 04/19/2002 12:11 PM Re: fighting dogs [Re: Keith Thomsen ] #24295 - 04/19/2002 12:11 PM
Keith Thomsen Webboard User Reg: 04-07-2002 Posts: 20 Loc: Offline	They both just turned 1, I have one and my employee has the other. When they are at the office, at times they just start fighting and other times they are playing, I am wondering if its a control issue.
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**DONOTDELETE** wrote 04/19/2002 01:08 PM Re: fighting dogs [Re: Keith Thomsen ] #24296 - 04/19/2002 01:08 PM
**DONOTDELETE** Webboard User Reg: 12-31-1969 Posts: 1003 Loc: Online	classic case of dominance these dogs should not be allowed to fight. that is, never put in the situation to square off. not sure what you are missing :rolleyes:
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Brad Gargis wrote 04/19/2002 01:39 PM Re: fighting dogs [Re: Keith Thomsen ] #24297 - 04/19/2002 01:39 PM
Brad Gargis Webboard User Reg: 02-09-2002 Posts: 659 Loc: Offline	There may be little that can be done about this. Two males will often fight, sometimes no matter what breed they are. I would keep them seperated from each other by keeping one in a kennel while with the other. If this isn't possible then you might have to considering finding one a new home. That of course is unfortunate. There may be afew people here that can tell you some techniques to try but there might be a small chance of it working. Good luck.
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Lisa Swanston wrote 04/19/2002 01:55 PM Re: fighting dogs [Re: Keith Thomsen ] #24298 - 04/19/2002 01:55 PM
Lisa Swanston Webboard User Reg: 08-03-2001 Posts: 1588 Loc: Offline	thomsen, As you probably know, dogs social structure is heirarchical. Each dog has a rank within its social group. You should be at the top of the heirarchical structure, or in other words, you need to be the leader. Something that would really pay off in this situation is to learn about canine body language and posturing. Usually, when two dogs are about to fight, there are clear signals. When you recognize these signals, you can intervene and separate the dogs BEFORE a fight breaks out. This is where obedience training really comes into play, in this particular situation. When you separate the dogs, it should ideally be through a command, such as calling your dog to you, or telling him to "leave it", and putting both dogs in a down/stay on opposite ends of the room, or next to their human, for several minutes, until the tension has dissipated. It's possible that when the aggressive posturing is interrupted, then the next time they interact, they will just play like usual. Lisa & Lucy, CGC, Wilderness Airscent Western Oregon Search Dogs
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Deanna Thompson wrote 04/19/2002 02:08 PM Re: fighting dogs [Re: Keith Thomsen ] #24299 - 04/19/2002 02:08 PM
Deanna Thompson Moderator Reg: 10-27-2001 Posts: 2261 Loc: Eastern Maine Offline	People apparently missed the fact that you do not own both dogs. Both dogs are coming of age and it is highly unlikely that they are going to be able to play together the way they did as a puppies. Allowing them to fight or even play fight is a BAD IDEA. Since I know you do not WANT the dogs to fight you are just seeing this in play, you probably need to either stop having both dogs in the office at the same time, or both of you(humans) need to have control over your dog at all times. (ie.. Dog is under your desk and does not leave under your desk) Basically it is time to seperate and save yourselves some vet bills. What you are describing can escalate into a serious fight over something so trivial as space or water in a matter of seconds and breaking up a dog fight in an office is not going to be easy.
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Brad Gargis wrote 04/19/2002 02:14 PM Re: fighting dogs [Re: Keith Thomsen ] #24300 - 04/19/2002 02:14 PM
Brad Gargis Webboard User Reg: 02-09-2002 Posts: 659 Loc: Offline	I apologize for not paying close enough attention to the situation. If that's the case then I'd stick with Schnauzergirl's suggestion.
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Vince P. wrote 04/19/2002 02:18 PM Re: fighting dogs [Re: Keith Thomsen ] #24301 - 04/19/2002 02:18 PM
Vince P. Webboard User Reg: 07-13-2001 Posts: 1050 Loc: NJ Offline	Welcome to the board thomsen.
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Vince P. wrote 04/19/2002 02:23 PM Re: fighting dogs [Re: Keith Thomsen ] #24302 - 04/19/2002 02:23 PM
Vince P. Webboard User Reg: 07-13-2001 Posts: 1050 Loc: NJ Offline	Milt: I went to the doctor yesterday and I said, "Doc it hurts evertime I lift my arm. What can I do?" He said, "Don't lift your arm." Sometimes the obvious answer is the best one.
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