I have a 13yr old toy poodle who is slightly deaf, I have just recently adopted a miniature poodle from the RSPCA, he was abused and abandoned and his coat had been left for so long it was matted beyond belief.
I have introduced them slowly, my older Poodle (Mickey) is rather dominant in relation to affection and has tried to hump the new dog (Charlie) repeatedly, I have tried to stop this but it has escalated to them fighting with each other.
Also Charlie is very timid, he has been abused and cowers and slinks along the ground. He has also become very attached to me, which is making Mickey jealous. I give them equal amounts of time and affection but there is still that rivalry between them.
Charlie gives warning growls each time Mickey walks passed him or comes near him but unfortunately as Mickey is deaf, he doesnt hear the warning.
I am worried that they will hurt each other. They are both very loving dogs and I am desperate for them to get along.
I have had Charlie for a few weeks now and they seem to be okay for a few days then something sets them off and they start fighting. They haven't really bitten each other, its more loud growly and locking of paws on hing legs....
Will they grow out of this? Is there anything I can do to help them?