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very bossy dog that keeps getting into fights cause she bothers other dogs so much?

ok how do i stop billie from being so bossy she has been in 5 fights now only 3 were her fault though but she gets into fights with daisy who is the most mellow dog i have ever met and even when my nephew pulls her fur she just sits there but billie will constantly jump on her and growl dominating her and after a while daisy just gets mad and jumps all over her, billie dominates more when shes excited but im scared shes gonna do it when im not there and get really hurt the other 2 fights were with the same dog who admitably did try to attack me but the first fight billie waas dominating and the other dog got mad and almost killed her


Asked by Billie on Oct 11th 2008 Tagged boss, dominating in Aggression
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Gray Dawn Treader

Even dogs that are "the boss" normally don't abuse their authority. This sounds like a different thing than dominance, in my opinion. Sounds like he may want to play. I've seen dogs growl a certain way in play. Or it may be a socialization issue.
How well was Billie socialized as a puppy? If he wasn't socialized well or not at all, then he may not realize how to behave around other dogs. You now need to show her the proper way to behave and not to overwhelm other dogs or annoy them. Let her meet other dogs, and when she behaves good praise and reward her. If she starts bothering the dog, then remove her from the situation if possible before it turns into a fight. You could teach her to leave the dog alone when you say "no". That's what I do with my dogs. When they are bothering each other, I'd get between them and say no. I don't have to get between them anymore, now I just have to say no.


Gray Dawn Treader answered on 10/11/08. Helpful? Yes/Helpful: No 0 Report this answer


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"Alpha" dogs do not start fights & are the mellow one who is comfortable with themselves...It sounds like Billie is just showing bad doggy manners to me.
If you are that concerned separate them when you are away from them!


Member 73926 answered on 10/11/08. Helpful? Yes/Helpful: No 1 Report this answer


Ginger Smiles Primm

Wow. Do we have the same problem! We try to remind Ginger that she cant be Alpha. Always feed the alpha first, give treats first, let other dog out door first. Also we cant have another female dog cause of this. I hear its worse with 3 females cause 2 wil gang up on 1. Good luck! Our Ginger is very bossy.


Ginger Smiles Primm answered on 10/12/08. Helpful? Yes/Helpful: No 0 Report this answer


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