Matt Lang Webboard User Reg: 07-11-2008
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It wasn't actually a "fight" per se, but one of my dogs ended up getting bit by my other dog today when she tried to push him out of the way and go for his food (I know - my bad - they'll be fed in their crates from now on so it won't happen again). I'm just wondering if you guys have ever seen dogs hold a grudge about that kind of thing. These guys seem to be fine now and I think as long as they can both eat in peace, that'll be the end of it, but maybe I need to be more vigilant than usual just in case?
Elaine Haynes Webboard User Reg: 08-16-2005
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I don't think I'd call it a grudge (that's a human trait)but when our two bitches (my TFT and my roommate's Peke) have an altercation (not really a fight because we always separate them before it can really escalate) the Peke acts very similarly to a parent who is vry upset with a child. It's kind of humorous watching my TFT working to get back into her good graces. Ming basically adopted Gracie when I brought her home as a puppy and it really is amazing how well they still get along. We humans just have to remember to be carful when handing out treats.
It won't hurt to be a bit more vigilant at least until you see how they do over the next few days or so.
Matt Lang Webboard User Reg: 07-11-2008
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Yep - so far so good. I think they're over it. He seems to still be accepting her as the "alpha" of the two (despite the fact that he won the "fight"), and they're curled up sleeping together now just like normal. I just need to be sure they've got their own secure areas when they eat from now on. Expensive lesson!
Hopefully, food is and was the only trigger, but other triggers can evolve. Toys, sleeping spots, proximity to the best view for barking at passersby, I had two dogs that eventually would fight over the smallest things. Good luck!
Dennis Jones Webboard User Reg: 06-13-2004
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Damn right they hold grudges, the only thing that keeps my two uberbitches from killing each other is their fear of my disapproval. Separate kennels and crates are the rule. The only time they are together is when they are busy with a task. One management trick I use is to throw them their Kong ball before I let them out. They are so ball crazy they won't let go if it for fear of the other getting it. With a mouth full of ball they can't bite.
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