How do I stop my puppy from terrorizing my older dog?

What you need to do is drain the puppy’s energy through exercise before it joins the older dog. Until she passes this stage, don’t allow the puppy to be around the older dog until later in the day, maybe 1 or 2 o’clock, after you’ve drained some of her energy.

Is my puppy trying to dominate my older dog?

Getting a Second Dog Normally, the older dog will be dominant over a puppy (although this might change after a few months) but with two adult dogs, either one can be dominant. The dominant dog will take food and toys away from the other, push to be first for attention, and show dominant body language.

How do I stop my puppy from attacking my other dog?

Here’s how:

1. When your puppy is quiet and relaxed, praise it or give treats.
2. Give the puppy a time out if it’s too wound up and snappy.
3. Set up a dragline indoors or out.
4. Provide plenty of exercise.
5. Provide mental stimulation too.

Why do puppies bite older dogs faces?

Learning His Role. Dogs are pack animals by nature; they stick together. As with any group though, someone has to be in charge. If your puppy is trying constantly to overpower your older dog, biting down on his snout or jumping on him, little Fido is just trying to figure out his role in the pack.

How do I stop my puppy from fighting with my older dog?

When your older dog wants to play, let him set the tone of the play. If the puppy or young dog is too rough and the old dog corrects him by pinning him, barking and growling, or otherwise telling him off; that’s fine. However, when your old dog gets tired and has had enough, help him stop the play.

Why does my puppy bullying my older dog?

But this behavior is actually simple bullying. As in humans, bullying is inappropriate. It can arise for several reasons, among them insecurity, anxiety, juvenile behavior in young adults and puppies and just plain old bad manners. Being a bully has nothing to do with the breed of the dog who is the bully.

Should I let my puppy play fight with my older dog?

Puppies play fighting with older dogs. Older dogs can be a good influence if they are socially appropriate and enjoy the interaction. Make sure that your older dog has a safe zone he can escape to if he begins to feel annoyed or tired of playing.

What to do if an older dog bites a puppy?

Now, some families have serious problems with aggression between the older dog and the puppy. If your dog is biting the puppy, causing injury, or acting inappropriately aggressive toward the puppy, you should seek professional help from a positive reinforcement behavior professional.