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Originally Posted by Peaches
Yesterday Ferdinand, the crippled 11 year old, decided to make the puppy know who was dominant. It was pretty funny since he was basically using the puppy to prop him up while trying to hump him 
They get into MASSIVE fighting sometimes that lasts all of 15 seconds. I made a mistake once and tried to break it up and ended up with a bruised knot on my leg that was there for months. I STILL can't believe they haven't hurt each other.
And there's always growling over "Mom" (me) space and food. But overall, they are the happiest dogs in the world  |
Yeah it's the damnest thing for me and it's really got me down. I originally had a male and female pair, they're about 5 years old now. A few years later, in Canada, I rescued a timid very submissive female. Actually my sister who is a vet took it away from some people that were trying to put her to sleep because she had been sick. Vets don't kill dogs on a whim so my sister took her and I was originaly supposed to board her until she found a new home .. After a few days she won my heart so I kept her.
Fast forward a year, the youngest is now 2 years old and strong as a bear. Her and the original female have started fighting. Not over food, toys, me or sleeping spaces, only when they get very excited. Like fence running or see another dog or cat. Then it's the most terrible thing you can image, no barking, no growling, just jaws locked on throats. I also got bitten breaking it up once, which has to be done, because they don't stop. I think I'm going to have to find a new home for the young one which makes me sad.
One thing I have learned is you can stop a dog fight in it's tracks with a pressurized hose to the face, it's stop fighting or drown and they stop pretty quick. Trick is to keep them apart after.