chopper28 0 Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Hi all, my lurcher has developed a rather nasty habit.Today my wife gave both my dogs a raw hide chew as my lurcher is forever chewing things. the lurcher became aggresive towards my spaniel "wanting both chews" so she removed both chews from the dogs and walked out the lounge, at that moment the lurcher launched an attack on the spaniel! my wife ran in screaming at him but he didn't let up and she had to kick him to get him off, as you can imagine she was quite shaken.its not the first time but this is the worst.he always seems to want what ever the spaniels got even though he has his own. he can get quite aggresive.if they are seperated he tries to get to her to get hers.weve only had him for about 4 months, he was an 8 month old rescue dog when we got him so we dont know his history. if i cant get this out of him im affraid i might have to rehome him before he does some real damage.i dont know if its because shes smaller than him he thinks he can do it or what but hes never been aggresive to other dogs all he wants to do with them is play.any advise would be appreciated.Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marko 30 Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 he looks quite powerful and would imagine if he turned he could well kill the spaniel have you tried seperating them when you feed them, i had this with small border and lurcher i stopped giving them little goodies and just kept them to high protein feeds at mealtimes nothing else to fight over and seperated them just at mealtimes it stopped the bother, someone might have a better idea or more knowledge as you say you dont know the background to the dog but at 8 mths old i wouldnt of thought it would be to bad . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dawn B 212 Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Perhaps not give them any "high value" treats or bones, nothing to guard then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chopper28 0 Posted June 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 hi thanks for the replys the thing is its not just high value treats,if the spaniel picked up a peg or tennis ball or anything in the garden he has to have it.at meal times there are no problems.i'm just getting a bit concerned as the spaniel is starting to become very insecure and nervous.(not the dog i'm used to)maybe it was may mistake in bringing in a nearly full grown dog that she has no chance of being dominant over(higher in the pecking order)as she was here first. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurcher lass 9 Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 this is a case of pecking order the dog as a rescue would have been sat in kennels so would have become used to becoming alpha dog' a lot of rescues have all the dogs seperate and then staff will come in to give the dog one to one attention, although rescues do good work they can also create problems too, now that the dog is used to having everything to himself he needs to be re trained to accept another near him while having bones etc start things gradually, are they fed in the same room? feed them little and often as many times as you can during the day, each day move the bowls closer towords each other, neither dog can touch the other dogs food - even when empty, correct either dog if they so much look at the other bowl, eventually they will be used to standing next to each other and feed comfertably - never have them feeding face to face always side by side, when they are both used to this, which may take days or weeks then strart introducing more favoured treats like bones etc also read up on how you can let the lurcher know you are alpha not him, it will help if the lurcher knows yourself and your wife are above him all the best mate Annemarie x x x Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurcher lass 9 Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 this is a case of pecking order the dog as a rescue would have been sat in kennels so would have become used to becoming alpha dog' a lot of rescues have all the dogs seperate and then staff will come in to give the dog one to one attention, although rescues do good work they can also create problems too, now that the dog is used to having everything to himself he needs to be re trained to accept another near him while having bones etc start things gradually, are they fed in the same room? feed them little and often as many times as you can during the day, each day move the bowls closer towords each other, neither dog can touch the other dogs food - even when empty, correct either dog if they so much look at the other bowl, eventually they will be used to standing next to each other and feed comfertably - never have them feeding face to face always side by side, when they are both used to this, which may take days or weeks then strart introducing more favoured treats like bones etc also read up on how you can let the lurcher know you are alpha not him, it will help if the lurcher knows yourself and your wife are above him all the best mate Annemarie x x x and don't avoid giving them bones because o this - with regards to tennis balls etc, are you spending enough time with each dog seperatly so your bitch stays feeling secure another point is the lurcher's age, young male of his age its normal to start throwing his weight around a bit, it just needs to be kept in check, if your not planning to breed him maybe think about getting him castrated Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bird 9,970 Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Yes give him a good feckin Smack, 1st dog should not attack a bitch. 2nd it dont matter if its [food or toys] it dont do it. 3rd You are the[ pack leader] and [only you] say+do what happens in your [little pack] not your New feckin lurcher. But to make life easy, just feed+treats [separate]. It sounds like he will always try and Dominant your bitch, when he does come down hard on him Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CI HIR 13 Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 I`ve had the same problem myself mate,lurcher dog attacking lurcher bitch(even though they work well together and are good friends),lurcher bitch crunching terrier`s head etc,etc.It all happened when there were some bones or treats going.I sorted the problem by only giving them treats when they`re kenneled individually.He`s got a strong character which could be usefull in the field,as long as he knows you`re the boss.Good luck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littlefish 587 Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Yes give him a good feckin Smack, 1st dog should not attack a bitch. 2nd it dont matter if its [food or toys] it dont do it. 3rd You are the[ pack leader] and [only you] say+do what happens in your [little pack] not your New feckin lurcher. But to make life easy, just feed+treats [separate]. It sounds like he will always try and Dominant your bitch, when he does come down hard on him Hi Bird - Would you, after seeing aggression/fighting between two dogs, ever feel comfortable leaving the dogs together unsupervised, like during the day if you are out at work? I have seen the result of dogs kicking off (terrier dog had a real doing from a similar sized terrier bitch) and it scared the hell out of me - it could have been a dead dog. I think it is very worrying and i would hate for this sort of thing to happen while there is no one there to help sort it out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cold Ethyl 63 Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Invest in a large crate and when your otu leave the lurcher in there then you knopw for sure that they cant do anything when your not there.Have to agree on the hard smack line he needs to learn hard and fast its not on.My bitch is a little cow to my male and i have started rowing her for bullying him all the time.He accepts her dominance but she has to push a bit further but i have it down to the odd grumble.Let the spaniel go through the door before the lurcher after walks feed the spaniel first and pet the spaniel first make him eat last even if its midnite by the time he east feed everyone and anything before him and make him bottom of the pack and that should tone it down.A male dog should nt be attacking a bitch mine tried standing up to my bitch lol and he ended up in a mess maybe take him out with a really dominant bitch who will give him a slap back and see if that makes him a bit more sensible.I hope you get it sorted what age is he spaniel and has she had a season yet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chopper28 0 Posted June 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 (edited) cheers for the replies a combination of most the ideas will be started a.s.a.p.the spaniel is 20 months and she aint had a season yet.in fact she tried to mount a beagle yesterday that was. Edited June 12, 2009 by chopper28 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sighthound 49 Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 cheers for the replies a combination of most the ideas will be started a.s.a.p.the spaniel is 20 months and she aint had a season yet.in fact she tried to mount a beagle yesterday that was A bitch trying to mount another is the bitch trying to assert her dominance. Pehaps it's the spaniel who has the problem with her place in the 'pack'? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bedrock 16 Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 My old Wheaton lurcher was like that with my terriers, dogs and bitches! We had to totally separate them after he give my Russell a good hiding. :black eye: A lurcher that size can do a lot of damage if it wanted to, and you dont want to upset the wife. atb bedrock Quote Link to post Share on other sites
digger dan 0 Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 ill gladly solve ur rehomin problem looks a bonebreaker Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cold Ethyl 63 Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 I am sure once the bitch has had a season the lurcher will soon be told to get a grip in dog terms.My male used to bully my bitch till she had a season followed by a phantom and she ended up giving him the slapping of a lifetime and now hes under no illussions hes well told and knows shes the boss Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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