Hi everyone!
I have 3 rescue dogs. 2 doxies and a ShihTzu. The ShihTzu is 6, female and dominant. The male doxie is 5 and the new female doxie will turn 1 this September. We have had her for almost 3 months and the other dogs since they were each a little over a year old. The new female will not stop picking on e older male and he will not defend himself. Every now and then he will engage in play with her but he hides under the furniture sometimes to stay away from her. We have tried spray bottle, redirecting, etc. and nothing seems to work. He is a beautiful bright long haired mini...she just treats my other dog like he's prey!
Does anyone have any suggestions. I'm beginning to wonder if this just simply isn't the right dog to have added to our home.
Thanks for any help.
I have 3 rescue dogs. 2 doxies and a ShihTzu. The ShihTzu is 6, female and dominant. The male doxie is 5 and the new female doxie will turn 1 this September. We have had her for almost 3 months and the other dogs since they were each a little over a year old. The new female will not stop picking on e older male and he will not defend himself. Every now and then he will engage in play with her but he hides under the furniture sometimes to stay away from her. We have tried spray bottle, redirecting, etc. and nothing seems to work. He is a beautiful bright long haired mini...she just treats my other dog like he's prey!
Does anyone have any suggestions. I'm beginning to wonder if this just simply isn't the right dog to have added to our home.
Thanks for any help.