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How can my family train our two adult dogs, both brothers from the same litter, to be civil with each other?

Hi all,

To clarify... My family got two puppies about 5 years ago. As stated in the main question, they're both brothers, both from the same litter. They played together wonderfully when they were young, but became more aggressive as they got older. Eventually it was to the point that the two couldn't even look at each other without erupting into a NASTY fight.

When my sister moved out she took one of the brothers with her. Well, after a few years, she has now moved back in with the family and brought the other brother back as well. We just tried to reintroduce the brothers to each other at the neighborhood park with ZERO success. They hate each other as much as ever.

So, is it possible to train these two brothers to be peaceful with each other? Or is this a lost cause?

Help!!!


Asked by Member 1012015 on Nov 15th 2010 Tagged brothers, fighting, aggression, dominanceissues in Aggression
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Faith (CGC)

Are they fixed? What breed? Do they have aggression.territorial issues? If you could email me @ daisyluv@yahoo.com with more details I think I would be able to help.


Faith (CGC) answered on 11/16/10. Helpful? Yes/Helpful: No 0 Report this answer


Toto, CD, RN, CGC

This question is best asked over in the behavior and training section of the Forums. By putting it there not only will YOU be able to answer any questions people may have but you will also have the benefit of getting input from some top trainers and dog people. Answers are often answered by "novice" dog owners who may not have lots of experience with male dog aggression and training. Knowing what breed they are is very important, as well as knowing more about their home life. The absolute best solution would be for you to contact a GOOD behaviorist and have them come to your home and evaluate the dogs in their own environment. In my 40 years of experience with dogs we have had some males get along okay after lots of training, and others would never accept each other. Some of this is certainly breed dependent...but, it will require constant viligence on everyone in the family's part and lots of hard work!
Hope to see your post in the forums!


Toto, CD, RN, CGC answered on 11/16/10. Helpful? Yes/Helpful: No 1 Report this answer


Snickers

I'm with Toto (and my name is NOT Dorothy).

This is no easy fix.

Males of some breeds are not know for getting along, but it's not true of all breeds or all dogs.


Snickers answered on 11/16/10. Helpful? Yes/Helpful: No 0 Report this answer


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