Guest KaraBearNC Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Adopted 2 year old male in May and 4 year old female in June. He is a momma's boy, needs to know where I am at all times and spoons at night. She is a leaner, and when I return home she will stand next to me for 5-10 minutes for me to hold her. She just started sleeping in the bed about a month ago. He has tried to engage her in play but she just walks past him like she doesn't even see him. I leave them both out unmuzzled during the day. Tonight I came home and witnessed a never before dynamic. The female, Zumba was very timid and wary of Ranger. I watched as he followed her from room to room, growling over her and bearing his teeth until she cowered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandiandwe Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Don't know. But I do know that between two and three our girls grew brains and we could start to see who they were as adults. But it sounds like they might have had a dispute over something and your girl came off second best. I'd keep an eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Not sure but I would muzzle while you are out in the meantime if you do not already. Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest june Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 I would muzzle both just to be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracegirl Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 I third the muzzles. Following a dog and growling is not normal behavior. Quote Tessie, PK's Cat Island 12/9/13 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace, 18156/23B), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), and Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Definitely muzzle both, and I would probably separate them, if possible, when alone. And be very careful with high value treats and toys. Are they both spayed/neutered? Recent vet visits OK? Watch their behavior carefully when you're with them to see if there are any other clues. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 They could have had "words" while you were out and she may be afraid of him now, especially since he's now following her around and growling at her. I would definitely muzzle them both when you leave the house. I also do not allow any of my dogs bully the others. If they have a reason to growl fine, but just to bully another dog I usually will correct the dog being the bully so to speak. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 I've been wondering how the OP should deal with this. Judy, how do you correct the dog being the bully? I recall you talking about this before, but cannot remember how you work with them to correct the behavior. Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Basically I will use a phrase like "back off" and if necessary I can grab a collar and pull them back using that phrase. I only use that phrase to correct this behavior so they learn to back off and go away and leave the other dog alone. I will treat when I get the correct behavior. It's worked great for me. Dogs get really nervous after they have had "words" with each other and it takes a few days for things to settle back down. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Thanks, Judy. I'm lucky my two get along, but I've wondered how you did it and wanted to know for future reference. I think your nickname should be "the greyhound whisperer"! Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KaraBearNC Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Thanks everyone. I was fortunate enough to have been able to correct Ranger when he growled. He has stopped pursuing her, and things seem to have returned to normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Good news! Thanks for the update. Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SueG201 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 keep an eye on them , pack dynamics change and a lot of damage can be done when you are not home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaBehr Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Keep a close eye on them. The boys, no matter how gentle, seem to need to show they want to be Alpha when they get to about 2-1/2 to 3 years old. At least, that has been my experience. Things will settle down as long as they know why the boss/alpha is - which should be you. Quote Mom to Melly and Dani Greyhound Bridge Angels - Jessie, Brittne, Buddy, Red, Chica, Ford and Dodge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobesmom Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Thanks everyone. I was fortunate enough to have been able to correct Ranger when he growled. He has stopped pursuing her, and things seem to have returned to normal. That's good to hear. It didn't sound like a change in hierarchy to me, but a grudge about "something" that had happened. Sounded like someone was being a brat - and it needed to stop. Now that it's over - it's over. One thing I LOVE about dogs - they don't hold grudges once it's been dealt with. Keep a close eye on them. The boys, no matter how gentle, seem to need to show they want to be Alpha when they get to about 2-1/2 to 3 years old. At least, that has been my experience. Things will settle down as long as they know why the boss/alpha is - which should be you. Not that I disagree with your experience - but any trouble I've personally ever had - has been with the girls. Once they start feeling their oats - they try to be queen bee - until they learn that they're not. Males - I've never had an issue with. They all know I'm their queen bee - and love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.