marcos Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Hi, I have an 8 month old Female Beagle and I just introduced a 10 week Male Beagle to her. I have had them together for about 3 days and they seem to be fighting/scuffling a fair bit. They stop after 5-10 minutes, but I'm worried that the older Beagle is going to hurt the puppy. It's always the older Beagle that starts the scuffles. Has anyone got any advice on how to overcome this situation and if this is normal behavior? Any help would be great. Thanks marcos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Are you sure they're just not puppy playing/wrestling ??? 5-10 minutes is a long time for a fight. Sometimes playing and wrestling can sound awful, and get pretty rough. I cant imagine a fight with a 10 week old puppy. Just double checking prior to offering advise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asalei Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Like BC said, are you sure they aren't just playing? I have two beagle girls who are 11 months old and they play fight. When visitors are there and they are doing their little playing, the visitors think they are fighting because of the way it sounds. They've done this since we got them and it's just the way they play. They mouth each other and .. we call it "sing" to each other in a high pitch sound, which somtimes does come down to a growl when they get rough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arby Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 sounds like playing to me. Our 2 1/2 yr old boy play fights with our 10 weeks old pup...sounds nasty at times but they are so happy together What's their body language like when they're together? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcos Posted October 29, 2007 Author Share Posted October 29, 2007 Thanks for all the replies. Because I have never owned 2 dogs before, I get worried and think they are fighting. She grabs him around the neck and bites his ear. I hope it's only puppy play. She gets over the top of him and pins him down and bites him around the neck and he sequels like he is in pain. He does snap back at her. Should I setup an area with an entrance small enough that only that puppy can get through and he needs some time out? Once again, thanks for your advice Cheers marcos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asalei Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Marcos, I'll try and film my two tonight doing their play fighting so you can compare. But it does sound like beagle playing. My first attack the ears first, then the neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcos Posted October 29, 2007 Author Share Posted October 29, 2007 Hi Erin, That would be very much appreciated. I have had sleepless nights for the past 3 nights being worried. I got another puppy to keep the girl company while I was at work, but I was starting to get worried that I made the wrong decision and upset the girl by bringing another dog into the house. Cheers marcos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 (edited) Are they desexed? They will probably adjust over time to play without hurting each other. The ears and neck are the main areas they seem to play with, at least from what I've experienced with young dogs. Edited October 29, 2007 by dogmad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcos Posted October 29, 2007 Author Share Posted October 29, 2007 The girl is desexed. The boy is only 10 weeks old. I went home a lunch to check on them and they were sleeping but then they went for it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatLek Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 (edited) i am having a similiar problem as well.. read my other thread in Training/Obedience titled : Rough Playing Edited October 29, 2007 by KatLek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckles Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 when they are tussling, do you react or take the pup away? Just wondering if the girl is trying to set the rules that pup is not to be the centre of attention and gets in first? It may have started as play but if she feels you are favoring the pup she will want him to back right down so she is the star. How are they together when you are out of site? have you sat back and watched them without them noticing you around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcos Posted October 29, 2007 Author Share Posted October 29, 2007 At first I reacted and would pull them apart but then I was told to leave them to sort it out. I have let them go and watched them and they might have a scuffle and it would go for at least 5 minutes and then just stop and go to sleep. So maybe it's still carrying on because the way I first reacted. I have made an effort to give them equal attention, maybe a little more to the girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kermat Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Hi marcos, I've got two beagles also, both boys, and they play-fight quite a lot - initially I was worried as it sounds a lot worse than it is, but I find that when one of them has had enough, they'll either leave the area or let the other one know!! They do tend to nip each others ears and neck, but from their body language (tails both in the air and wagging!!) I can tell they are only playing. It can be a bit unnerving to watch at first though. I only step in if they get a bit carried away - that is, volume goes up and they start tearing around the house like maniacs!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcos Posted October 29, 2007 Author Share Posted October 29, 2007 So you I setup an area that the puppy can get away if he needs to? Or will that make things worse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckles Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 No I'd leave him to find his own sfe spot if he feels the need. Try and relax around them and not let them pick up that you are nervous. It will make your girl even more excited. They do sound like they are only playing at the moment and it shouldn't be a worry for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arby Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Some great advice for you on here. We've had Xena home for 2 weeks now. It took a week for Humphrey to realise that he was playing too rough etc. Xena would growl at him etc. He'd back off and then she'd play attack him!!! Its so cute now because they take it in turns at who's top dog. Humphrey would attack first. 5 minutes later he suddenly drops on the floor on his back and Xena jumps all over him...going for the neck and ears and muzzle. 5minutes later its back to the beginning lol I'm sure they'll sort it out Marcos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percyk Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 girls do tend to dominate it can look very rough it always seems that boys are happy to play anytime but girls set the rules and i guess nature has made it that way for good reasons i think it will settle.. do supervise but in the end..the dogs will be of equal size or thereabouts so ...its not like u have a size and dominance issue then train the bitch to come to u when play gets rough and intervene if the pup is really being picked on all the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcos Posted October 29, 2007 Author Share Posted October 29, 2007 I really appreciate everyones advice. I will take it all on board. It already appears to be easing up. They still scuffle quiet rough but not as frequent as the first couple of days. Erin, did you get chance to film your 2 playing? Cheers marcos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asalei Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 (edited) marcos - no actually, they didn't feel like doing it last night obviously! Our net is down at home, so I might not get the video up until the end of the week when optarse decides to come and fix it! I do have a sound file of them already uploaded though? This is them "singing" as we call it http://www.filedump.net/Uploads/Temp/Puppi...es_Singing2.mp3 (Right click and save as) ETA: I'd love to see some photos of your beagles though! Edited October 30, 2007 by ~Erin~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kermat Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Hahaha Erin love it!! That is exactly what my boys sound like - except slightly more masculine!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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