We just adopted a 6-month-old puppy named Snuffy. She’s been pretty silently aggressive with our older pug since we brought her home. She doesn’t growl but will nip at him, and I’m kinda worried about something bad happening. She came from the streets, so I think she might have had to be really rough to survive. Anyone else dealt with a situation like this? What should I do?
Oof, sounds stressful. We adopted a puppy a few months ago, and she was super nippy too. It’s definitely a learning curve. I’d suggest starting with some basic training to help with impulse control, like teaching her ‘leave it’ and rewarding good behavior when she’s calm around your pug.
@RONALD
Definitely, I had the same issue with my pup. It’s all about consistency. You might want to look into getting some interactive toys too, like Kongs, to distract her from the pug when she gets too excited.
@Robbertadams
That’s a great idea. I didn’t think of using those toys to keep her busy. I’ll grab some Kongs this week! Thanks for the tip!
I had a similar problem with my pup. Training takes time, but it’s worth it. Start with small sessions, like 10-15 minutes a day. Use soft treats or kibble to reward her when she behaves well. It really helped me get my dog’s focus!
@Lucypiper
Yeah, definitely. Keeping it short and fun really helps them focus. I also made sure to start in quiet spaces before moving to more distracting environments.
I know it’s frustrating, but it sounds like your puppy needs some training to learn proper bite inhibition. It’s a puppy thing, so don’t stress too much. Give her time and patience, and she’ll come around.
@lucylovesdogs
Yeah, pups need time to adjust. Make sure your older pug has his space to retreat to when he needs it. That way, he can avoid confrontations with Snuffy.
Oh, and if she’s being too much, try separating them when you’re not around to supervise. Gradually introduce them again, but keep it short and positive.
Dogtuner said:
Oh, and if she’s being too much, try separating them when you’re not around to supervise. Gradually introduce them again, but keep it short and positive.
I’m definitely going to try that. It’s been hard to manage their space when they’re together. I’ll work on giving them both a safe area to hang out in.
I’d also recommend working on some basic commands like ‘sit’ and ‘stay.’ That’ll help her focus on you rather than getting too aggressive with your pug.
amby said:
I’d also recommend working on some basic commands like ‘sit’ and ‘stay.’ That’ll help her focus on you rather than getting too aggressive with your pug.
Yes! I worked on ‘stay’ with my dog, and it really helped her to calm down. And don’t forget the treats for good behavior!