MissLotus Posted July 1, 2009 Author Share Posted July 1, 2009 Outside area, you can see that it's divided in two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissLotus Posted July 1, 2009 Author Share Posted July 1, 2009 This is how both dogs have access inside and out. Door is left open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissLotus Posted July 1, 2009 Author Share Posted July 1, 2009 Picture from inside the rumpus room. one dog on each side. The one on the right is Annie's side and the one on the left is Mumble's side. Hope that clears some confusion to them going in and out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissLotus Posted July 1, 2009 Author Share Posted July 1, 2009 I couldn't resist... picture of her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Me again Hi Di - they are about 1 year difference. The reason why I have kept them separated is that Mumble (the brother) tends to have an aggression problem with high value food. At first when we brought Annie home, all he did was growl and snap at her when she got close or wanted a snuggle from him. That is why I didn't want to force him into an environment that he wasn't familiar with. Over the months, he is much better with her. They have their lil play times and time apart. What I am starting to do is leave them together in her play pen for an hour or two to see how they go and so they get use to each other. There are still a few growls here and there when she doesn't know when to back off, but it's getting better Sas - don't worry, i've spied on her and when she tries to jump 70 cm, it's not a straight jump down. There are boxes on the other side to help her get down. If she jumps i rather her jump down safely. Will be posting the photos of her current play pen area for those who are confused Can you not leave them to free roam together without access to food? How old is the youngster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissLotus Posted July 1, 2009 Author Share Posted July 1, 2009 I'm 90% sure they will be OK during the day together without food, but then there is another problem with the neighbor. She's complained that Mumble has been barking constantly (this isn't the case as I have spoken to other neighbors) but someone suggested to scatter food in the yard. Even if they are together and i scatter normal food, he will not growl at her. Annie is 4.5 months old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 I'm 90% sure they will be OK during the day together without food, but then there is another problem with the neighbor. She's complained that Mumble has been barking constantly (this isn't the case as I have spoken to other neighbors) but someone suggested to scatter food in the yard. Even if they are together and i scatter normal food, he will not growl at her. Annie is 4.5 months old. In two months has Mumble ever actually bitten your girl? Growling and snapping are normal warnings from dogs.. if she's heeding them, you may be worrying unnecessarily. Is he barking at her because they are separated? It might be worth leaving them without the penning for half a day and asking your neighbour to report back. Don't leave a collar on either dog btw because they can catch on that pen if they jump and choke them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Growling and snapping are normal warnings from dogs.. ...and it is how pups learn their manners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissLotus Posted July 2, 2009 Author Share Posted July 2, 2009 Growling and snapping are normal warnings from dogs.. ...and it is how pups learn their manners Oh that is good news then Sorry, I've never had two dogs at the same time, so I am not sure what is normal behavior for the two. No, Mumble hasn't bitten Annie since we've gotten her, just a few snaps towards her, but no physical biting that I can see. She has a habit of being playful and in his face first thing in the morning which he does not like. I've notice that he barks at birds and not towards her. But at the time the neighbor complained, she was doing renovations to her house. I think problem solved. Put them two together and assemble my mesh lid to the pen and hope for the best Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 I'd not pen them together in a small space but your "pen" is larger than most. As I said, don't leave collars on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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