Thanks Carol, that makes sense to me. I will try it this weekend-

Didnt really hear anymore ideas about the whole humping thing as far as how to correct for that. so if anybody has some advice let me know..

TGIF!

I am on my way out the door to dog train this weekend, but I wanted to say this....

I would stop the humping before it starts. If you see him displaying any of that type of behavior, step in and tell him "no".

You are the leader so what you say is what gets to happen.

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I am on my way out the door to dog train this weekend, but I wanted to say this....

I would stop the humping before it starts. If you see him displaying any of that type of behavior, step in and tell him "no".

You are the leader so what you say is what gets to happen.

I agree. That's an instant correction here.

And the whole toy thing ... I would so not re-allow the loose toys. I agree with you, Kathy, in taking them up.

Toys, treats, food -- these are just not left out with more than one dog (or with one, in fact, IMO).

Hi Angela, yes that was me and my fearul puppy and yes that is why I got the kennels to separate them so I could try to become more of the pack leader- I just meant I didnt have any problems with the toys being out all the time as far as fighting between them, etc. and now that I put them up its made another issue and No I dont think your attacking me at all I actually appreciate you remembering my post and taking the time to remind me there is a method to all this madness I will keep them separated while I'm gone and when I'm home they can mingle together and I'm going to try to put the toys up when I'm not playing with them and will have to deal with Fero with a long line, etc.
I also have the humping thing going on now to deal with, it would be nice if it was just one thing at a time, ya know?
thanks for your response. Also, an update on sampson, I've seen a small improvement in his fearfulness, at dog class anyway, he only reacted once then was pretty good the rest of the class-we havent been to the park lately-maybe this weekend.

You are trying to go backward and that's always hard to do. Not impossible but definitely more difficult that if you didn't let the toys stay out from the beginning. The environment has changed and the dogs need to get used to it. Best thing to do at this point is correct any bad behavior, reward good and stay the course.

Maybe next time you take the toys up, let them all see you do it.
and let them watch you put them away.
Just a thought.
God bless

I would never leave toys around even if I only had one dog as familiarity breeds contempt.

I always check the floor for sweet papers I might have dropped unwittingly (bad habit from childhood). I remember that once a tick rolled out on to the floor from one of them and they started to fight over it, the idiots, until I called "out". This "out" has saved numerous vet visits.

With the last two boys, different breeds, it was bliss, they lived in perfect harmony after a few discussions. From being young, we used to lie on the floor with them from time to time and peace always reigned. In German it's called "innerartliche Kontaktliegen"

They "rough play" together but I watch it when I'm around. Any "humping" on the part of the older one, or aggressive yapping on the part of the younger one I stop and distract them.

Alone, they don't have any problems - at least when we arrive home again they are both in one piece. Someone said two GSDS of the same sex together won't work because of their owner closeness but we're beggers for punishment.

This thread is a couple of months old, folks.

I've done it again