[Jennin24]

So the furkids just had a little spat. I should expect some growling and fighting going on between these two since they've just been introduced, right? Mostly they seem to be just fine and are playing and play fighting with wagging tails, but Khorra is just so rough with Wesley and I think he got fed up and really let her have it. There was quite a bit of growling and Wesley got Khorra on her back and boy did she ever quite down, lol! There were no howls or squeals like someone got hurt or anything, but afterwards Khorra just timidly laid down next to Wesley like she wasn't sure what to do. Is this all pretty normal and I shouldn't worry? I have not been interfering at all. They are actually playing quite nicely right now, but occasionally I will still hear a little growl.

I figure some of this has to do with Khorra leaving her littermates when she was barely 7 weeks old and Wesley stayed with his until he was 13 weeks.

 

[20887]

They will work it out. I would supervise whenever they are together, but I am sure it will get better.

 

[Jennin24]

Do you think at this age that they could really hurt each other? Should I worry about leaving them unsupervised in the play pen for short periods of time like running to the bathroom or grabbing something to eat?

 

[pupluv168]

They are just playing and working out the hierarchy. However, do not force them on each other. It will take time for them to warm up to each other. And do NOT leave them alone until you are 100% sure that they are okay together. I would get a second pen or crate for the new puppy...

 

[DKT113]

We always let them work it out here ~ that's what my parents did so I just carried through with it as I had my guys. And we never introduced a new dog that a tussle of some sort didn't happen. They never hurt each other (just the other's feelings, I would guess) I know when I brought our new 5 year old male home a couple weeks ago they never snipped at each other, but they did do the subtle growl, setting their personal boundaries. I still keep an eye on them ~ just in case (I always will as I love them both) but for as long as I have had animals and had new ones come into our home they have always needed their time to work things out themselves. Within the next day or so you will know just by the tone of it how serious they are. So keep a watchful eye out, but you'll do best by all not to interfere (unless you need to) & not to force them together. They just have to get a feel for each others oats.

 

[Jennin24]

I'm just feeling a bit bad for Khorra. Dakota is being pretty dominant and it just looks like her little feelings are so hurt. We let them both out to play in the living room after dinner and when Khorra went up to play with my son, Dakota started to growl at her and kind of push her out of the way because he decided he wanted to play with my son instead. Khorra looked sad again so I picked her up and am holding her right now while Dakota is running around playing. I don't think Khorra minds missing out on the playing, she climbed right up onto my shoulder and fell asleep like always. I feel so bad for her, like I did this to her, but at the same time I don't want to interfere and mess things up between them. It's funny, I got a second baby so that she wouldn't be lonely. I didn't want her to be bullied. I'm just hoping they will end up working things out quickly and be really good friends.

I was planning on going and watching tv in a bit and Khorra usually will sit on my lap while I do that. I want to be able to hold them both on my lap at the same time. What should I do if Dakota tries to get all possessive of me and starts growling at Khorra while I'm holding them? I feel he's the new kid coming in and Khorra has been her awhile and we have a bond and she has a right to be on my lap more than he does right now. But, I know that is not how it works in doggy world and I don't want to make things worse. Do I tell him no, or put him in the pen and keep holding Khorra? Or something else?

 

[Missygal]

Bailey was possessive at first towards Emmie. But it's been a few months and it's all worked out. I think they just need time.
My personal opinion is not to put one in the crate while paying attention to the other.

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[Jennin24]

Bailey was possessive at first towards Emmie. But it's been a few months and it's all worked out. I think they just need time.
My personal opinion is not to put one in the crate while paying attention to the other.

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Thanks! I will definitely be careful about not paying attention to one with the other in the crate. When I was holding Khorra, Dakota was running around playing with the kids. I don't even think he knew I was holding her. Now they are both playing on the floor again and Dakota keeps growling at Khorra to keep her from playing with the kids. I really don't want him to do that.

 

[DKT113]

The first couple of days are going to be wonky ~ you'll wonder seventeen different times a day if "you did the right thing" before you'll know it you'll be planning the 3rd. They'll work it out. They are both young, healthy & loved ~ it'll work out I promise you.

 

[Jennin24]

The first couple of days are going to be wonky ~ you'll wonder seventeen different times a day if "you did the right thing" before you'll know it you'll be planning the 3rd. They'll work it out. They are both young, healthy & loved ~ it'll work out I promise you.

Thank you, that's very reassuring to hear. I've already wondered that exact thing a couple of times today, lol.

 

[thatrandomgirl]

As stated, they just need some time.

When my mom brought her new dog home, Stella had the worst time adjusting. She still growls occasionally, but now they play together and coexist pretty well. Just try to give them both equal attention with same rules for both and you'll be fine.

 

[susan davis]

I think if Khorrea is in your lap, and Dakota wants up also, then he should not growl at the other one. Its YOUR lap. If he growls, a quick NO should stop it. If it doesn't he gets put down pronto. I have this issue also. They quickly realized if they wanted to be in my lap, then they had to behave.