Aggression With Other Dogs

[Brunkerville]

Hi I have a 16 week old female Spaniel who is aggressive with our 2 year old Terrier (male) She is also like this with our 6 week old Spaniel puppy please help.....

[Staff'n'Toller]

Where do you live? We can recommend some trainers or training schools for you.

Mel.

[Muttaburra]

I agree, a trainer or training school would be a good idea, especially if you have 3 dogs, you'll want to get them organised to live together. What is the sex of the puppy.

While you are organising the training, it's usually a good idea to give the dog exhibiting such behaviour a good check over to see if there are any sore spots or injuries. Also take the dog to the vet to ensure it is completely healthy.

Can I ask if you have followed any ideas about the pack order with the dogs? This can also be worth looking into especially when introducing new dogs together.

[Nekhbet]

can I ask why you have a 6 week old puppy?

[poodlefan]

Can you describe the "aggresssion"? Is it possible that she's playing?

Puppies and adults can growl, mouth and carry on like pork chops in play... has she drawn blood or made the other dogs yelp? What is the reaction of the other dogs to this behaviour?

I'm not saying that it's not aggression but I've seen many a concerned puppy owner who didn't realise their pup was merely rough housing. Its how they learn bite inhibition - they over step the line and the other dog tells them off.