WHY DOGS FIGHT WITHIN THE SAME HOUSEHOLD

[@Charlesgraydogtraining]

Thank-you for outlining this so clearly. What you say works.

[@marcofemto9417]

Thank you. It all makes sense. I have 4 dogs, the new one was introduced only a year ago and hasnt been fully accepted by the other 3 but is given more affection and freedom than the older ones by the other folks in the household. So he and the eldest fight a lot when Im around and I show affection to one more. I always break it up and punish them. But now it got out of hand when my sister got bit trying to separate them. I will be more consistent with the rules and wont be so lenient anymore

[@jacquisamsung2619]

Great advice thank you - I needed it 6 years ago and now it's mayhem - I got a trainer that treated with treats constantly, but remember that treats are not always with you especially at 2am in the early morning to treat the aggressor!!!

[@sadielong3021]

Thank you Adam for your sound advice! You are wonderful!

[@RachaelAdamson-b4b]

All makes sense, thanks we are going back to basics.

[@Genuinemama50]

Thank you! My daughter wants to do the force free training. I did not agree and wanted a firmer hand as a trainer! I know who to call now. I’m also a new subscriber!

[@patypus555]

I don’t do any of what you said and they still fight for attention. I can’t pet one dog without another rushing in and before I knew the “dominant” one starts nipping and then they’d take turn biting/nipping. I’m not the only looking after them in my family and see that my dad loves making them stand up on their hind legs and excitedly climb all over his legs or reach for food and rewarding this chaotic behavior by petting. I try to set up rules and pet each of them when they are calm/listen to my command only but the chaos starts when the other one notices and intervenes. I have to crate one to let them know they have to wait and take turn but it still doesn’t help much.

[@WiseUpRiseUp42]

That’s why I’m giving one away before they tear each other apart exactly what you said my dogs do I can’t even train them because they all want attention at the same time I think it’s best I give one away.

[@wiloliveros9442]

Excellent way of breaking it down. Thank you

[@ninga55]

This was great advice. I have a 7 mth old lab. Who was doing great w training & then I got lax. Now he thinks hes the boss. Him & my 7lb bischon are trying to both be bosses & they rough play 24 hrs a day. My family says they only do it when I'm there

[@Tessaranysaurus_Rex]

loved your advice, thanks for sharing.

[@southenddogtraining1]

Tessa Kindred you’re welcome

[@southenddogtraining1]

Thanks for this comment 🙏

[@margaretprocter3514]

I have recently adopted my GSD 5yr old rescue girl but she keeps attacking my 13month old GSD boy who is so submissive how do I deal with her behaviour so they can live together? They are great on walks together with the only issue is if my boy plays up gets all bouncy she then tells him off I do correct them both

[@bellecraig]

I agree with some of what you are saying, particularly the part about going back to basics and working your dogs to be able to walk on a lead together. I would disagree that dog on dog aggression is "mostly a lack of leadership or consistency." There are some breeds that are known to get into fights with same sex housemates, particularly the Jack Russell Terrorists, despite strong leadership and consistency. It's simply part of the breed and Jack Russell Terrorist owners and breeders know this. In addition, if the 2 dogs are siblings of the same sex, that is also known to be an issue regardless of strong leadership and consistency. It is important to know your breed before bringing them into the home and, for those of us who have siblings or a breed that tends toward same sex aggression, or both such as my case, it's even more important to know how to safely break up the occasional fight that will occur despite strong leadership and consistency and when/how bring the dogs back together safely. It's also important to understand your dog's individual personality as it is possible one or both of your dogs is/are "reactive" and certain situations can trigger them. Sometimes it's not all apples or all oranges, there are situations which do not fit in the same basket and it isn't always or mostly lack of leadership, there can be other issues at play.

[@ChainzMBM]

Hey you seem to know a bit about dogs I have a chuhaha mix and a pomsky the pomsky is bigger and younger and the chuhaha is smaller and was a solo dog for most of her life my grandma had gotten another dog the pomsky and everything has been fine but the pomsky will get in the dogs face and harass her like she’s trying to play and the other dog not liking that gets aggressive and it has lead to some close calls not a fight yet but I am terrified that it will I don’t let it show but I think about it every time I can’t see them I don’t know what to do I’m very worried I love them both and don’t want them to fight or get hurt or hurt anyone else

[@rachellawton1091]

I have 2 males. One is intact age 2 and one castrated age 6. They were completely fine but the older dog tried nicking food and jealous of the other getting fuses. 2 days a go they just went at it and fought. No teeth marks but still very aggressive. Now every time they see each other they want to fight. Both walked together fine with no issues but as soon as they get in the house they fight. I have gone back to basics and will crate train them to sleep next to each other. Where do I go from there. How do I build the relationship back up. The younger dog is XL bully and crate trained. Older dog staffie cross and crate trained. Any help would be great as I am so worried.

[@sarahtara5546]

This is good. I will do my best to get everyone in this household on the same page. I'm pregnant, so I cannot handle the stress properly, and it's not good for my unborn child. My younger dog has a never ending attitude problem, and is always on guard around my senior GSD, until he randomly decides to attack him. But, my GSD knows the rules and doesn't fight back, so is now becoming battle scarred by this little punk! It kills me.

[@stephanieogilvie4725]

This is similar to mine. Our older dog knows we don't want her to hurt the younger. So now the younger one is just ruling the place. We f***ed up. Now time to reset.

[@yvonnechater6337]

Great video. My one frenchie attacks the 6 mth old frenchie maybe once a week, but the other dogs seem to want to pile in if the baby girl squeals. However I am going back to basics and training them separately. Wish me luck ❤

[@pjonesjohnson]

Hello, I am a newly certified dog trainer trying to gain as much knowledge and experience as I can. I am volunteering at a Humane Society with some behaviors. I have one big ask. Is there anyway to get a dog to stop pulling when you get it out of the kennel and all the other dogs are barking loudly, and getting more amped up. Do I just need to get some ear head phones and stand in the cage with him until he walks nicely out of the kennel run? It is hard to calm a big 11 month old puppy when there is so much commotion going on.

[@pjonesjohnson]

Ps. Love the videos! Thank you for sharing your expertise. Paula

[@Elin-Esteem84]

My 2 male cane corsos were doing great for about 2 months, I did everything u said w the rules n commands but today they got into it really bad n im so upset, I thought they were past this. Idk what to do now

[@SS3paranormal]

8 dogs here, 5 chihuahuas, German shep, staffie x shep and a malinois. Don't have fighting issues with mine. They're a structered controlled pack. Bring new dogs in with behaviour and my dogs guide them and they learn our rules, boundaries and structure.

[@thenightporter]

8 dogs?! 😂 Wonderful ❤

[@johnwilliams6407]

Thank you I'm going thru the same thing

[@fxdls-8201]

Spot on, good advice 👌

[@Cjizzle-zh2xy]

Keep in mind it’s not never fully the dog it’s the owner‼️you took him in so it’s your responsibility to show and have him learn your ways

[@MyLivingJournal]

This was a great video! Very informative. Thanks so much.

[@jei-el2139]

My two girls were outside a stray cat walked by and the dogs went nuts. Something happened, I don’t know what, I was inside. One dog clamped on to the other in a solid grip and her expression went blank and she just would not let go. This is the first time I’d seen active aggression for these two. It scared the other dog so much, she low growls at the aggressor now and I have to keep them separated. I’ve been able to walk them together with muzzles on but inside the house there is no peace. The attacking dog wants to make friends again but the other doesn’t. They were puppies together so I have no idea what’s gone wrong.

[@tokoloshgolem]

Female siblings can be a time bomb. At some point they’ll likely clash and female dogs don’t let it go. Ever. It becomes a vendetta

[@eshrubsole]

did you ever get this resolved?

[@endofaneraoutnow3473]

Is there anyway to stop it?? My cane corso keeps attacking my pug. I don’t know why they’re fighting when they literally LIVE together

[@Oakleaf700]

Dogs aren't humans. Even humans living together can fight and argue! - I'd advise professional training in this instance, or re-home one of them as the size discrepancy is so massive. The pug will likely be killed unless you pull rank and step up.

[@endofaneraoutnow3473]

@@Oakleaf700 but why does it happen. And my pug ended up being relocated to a family member

[@ryanhudson7299]

Great advice many thanks.

[@gwrx1884]

My english bulldog and blueheeler fight like they want to kill each other. One is an outdoor one is indoor. Happens wen the door is left open. What should i do?

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[@karenortega2046]

Ya i have a chihuahua, chihuahua/ pom mix puppy and a Manchester terrier mix. The terrier and the pom are playing the Chihuahua gets aggressive or just coming home the chihuahua and terrier get excited the Chihuahua gets aggressive with the terrier. Then a viscous fight ensues. The terrier has toy and food aggression sometimes.

[@addiehunter7948]

and now out of nowhere they fight bad one almost died its a scary situation when a fight breaks out between 2 of them the rest join in ive tried training and all went 6 mo without a fight and one randomly broke out last night. I walk them regularly they dont get on beds or couches food is given separately and never left out what else can i do?

[@addiehunter7948]

I have 5 pitbulls they have lived together for years except my youngest whose a year old

[@laurnamurphy354]

American bully 14minths old + miniature jack Russell 5 years old . Really starting to fight very often now. I’m pretty sure its like you said in video. One wants to own everything. =the American bully. How do I stop this before it gets too far

[@terrigottberg2864]

Hello. We have 3 dogs, a 4yr. Old female pug, 3yr. Old male Boxer, and a 8 month old French Bulldog. All are neutered & spayed. The boxer had had obedience training. Because of health problems, the French Bulldog has had no obedience training. The frenchie has taken to attacking our boxer whenever the frenchie gets irritated. It can be while the two are playing, or over a toy, or even if the frenchie hurts himself while alone, he will run over and attack the boxer who will become submissive & cower as the frenchie is biting the boxer’s jowls. Currently, we put him on time out, but that has not stopped the problem. A few days will go by and it happens again. I’ve watched your videos and in this one, you say do not hire a certain dog trainer but I cannot make out what you are saying. Can you elaborate, please? Thank you!

[@southenddogtraining1]

Terri Gottberg you want to avoid any trainer who says they’re purely positive or force free. It means that they’re limited in their abilities and will do what’s best for their image and not the dog.

[@alanahjade27]

I have a female toy cavoodle and my family is getting a German shepherd. We want to get a female but I'm worried about same sex aggression and I've heard German Shepherds are prone to it. Do you think we could get a female? My toy cavoodle is also slightly reactive because she wasn't socialised with dogs as a puppy🙈

[@lunatink1389]

I have 2 boxers. Littermates. Yes littermates. Also female. One has just started attacking the other almost on a daily basis. I cant find anything about older littermates and or how to stop the bad behavior. Anyone out there with any advice??

[@Donato77777]

Hi my two chihuahuas boy 5 years and girl 4 years keeps biting our new puppy German Shepherd she’s 4 months as soon she comes with face to close to them faces and want to play they bite her mainly in the lip, they can eat from one plate no problem walk on the leash together no problem can you suggest anything?

[@anserh1]

If you don't intervene now your GS will have your chihuahuas for breakfast when he grows up. The chihuahuas need discipline and your GS needs stimulation outside and mental stimulation as well

[@vikingdogmanship]

The chihuahuas is probably annoyed with a big puppy in the house, remember he just came in to a "their" household and is alot bigger, if he paws them and wants to have fun, they might not think it is. show them you can control your GSD puppy aswell as them(keep him on leash inside to help them out. they all need structure and follow your rules.

[@bguerra4]

At 5:09, what sort of trainer should I not use? The word starts with an F or a Th...?

[@Tessaranysaurus_Rex]

I believe he said "Don't use a Force-Free Trainer" or purely positive trainer

[@bguerra4]

Thanks

[@eyemallears2647]

Fanks 😂

[@JacobJ0626]

I have two female german shepards, Ayla and raven and a male, Bear. Bear gets along with both of them but the females have to be separated because they fight over attention from I the owner, or because raven tries to display dominance and aylas like nah. Ive had to take both of them to the vet.

[@pastelberru]

Amazing advice!! What about my male dog who attacks dogs that try to dominate him by humping. I have had trainers and I do his training. (He said roll on back to be submissive) my dog also snaps at hyper dogs at he dog park. At home he is pushy for my affection but on the lowest rank of the pack and never fights. Its only with new dogs (puppies and males) he fights..

[@keikitano]

@amanda Your dog actually reacts correctly. He clearly shows his limits and does not want to get humped. Trainers who tell you to put him on his back are absolutely wrong. First your dog defends himself and then you turn him on his back and scare him and destroy his trust in you. He can't rely on you and has to take care of everything himself. You can see the result now when he wants to snatch active dogs. He wants to keep them away. My tip is very simple. Protect your dog! Don't let him get humped.

[@leannebishop7880]

My five dogs I ever had fight occasionally same with my two next doors dogs and across the road from me so I'm not the only one with this problem thank God for that I do know some reasons but may be more I don't know yet

[@flynagan9611]

Hi, maybe you can help my chihuahuas, I have 2, they are siblings ang grew up together. But then suddenly they start fighting like they do not know each other and they're do not stop fighting. It started last month but we have them for 2 years already.

[@Budgetb]

We have a jack Russells and they have been together for about 9 years no problems and like yours have just started fighting all the time. Blood and patch ups each time, bloody mess. The youngest one is taunting the eldest one. We have no idea why they have changed behaviour now.....did u get a solution to fix yours?

[@patsymalpica6010]

@@Budgetb this video is a good explanation , jack russels are very hype sensitive , I had the same problem with my jack russels

[@trippflora8224]

My moms dog and mine randomly get in fights when I'm out of the room

[@Maiziesmomma3711]

Thank you

[@jesus2621]

Take a shot every time this guy says leadership

[@onestopcreativegifts]

Thank you !!!

[@kaylaneubauer9721]

I have 4 dogs and the one who starts the fight is deaf she’s a Pitbull. I’m at a loss of what to do nothing works, because she is deaf is hard to use commands. Today my deaf dog got seriously hurt but she starts the fights

[@dcorkhill07]

Get in touch with a good trainer and for the time being maybe keep a lead on your deaf dog in the house so it’s easier to intervene before she starts something?

[@jesseholliday3480]

Thanks

[@zion8200]

I have 5 pitbulls that were raised together 1 female never had any problems til now they fight with each other

[@addiehunter7948]

I have 5 pitbulls ive had them for years and now out of nowhere they fight bad one almost died its a scary situation when a fight breaks out between 2 of them the rest join in ive tried training and all went 6 mo without a fight and one randomly broke out last night. I walk them regularly they dont get on beds or couches food is given separately and never left out what else can i do?

[@elizabethhaley3000]

Okay so, I have a full blood pit and half pit. Both are males. I love on both of them and give both equal attention. But when I lay down for my naps(I work night shift) then they come right in front of me and start to fight. Once I stop it and put them in their kennels, but I don’t understand why they are just now starting to fight.

[@southenddogtraining1]

Elizabeth Haley we have a video on multidog households that will help you in our online training group.

[@mummatokful]

Hi. We have 7 dogs. Four bitches three dogs. 8 yr old Pattie and 1 yr border collie Bred border along with his sister ourselves. Pattie and border have started fighting whenever my husband comes home. It’s getting more aggressive to the point Pattie had collie by throat and he nearly passed out. Husband has been bitten trying to separate. It doesn’t happen when anyone else comes home. I really need advise. Never had these issues before. Collie is my husbands dog and over privileged in my view. Please help

[@southenddogtraining1]

Natasha ONeill if you join our online training group, you will get all the help and advice you need. We are doing a fb live in with the topic being about multi dog households followed by a q+a , this is exclusively for online training members only.

[@mummatokful]

Southend Dog Training that’s brill. Where can I find the online group. I’m not being thick just don’t use internet much.

[@southenddogtraining1]

Natasha ONeill www.southenddogtraining.co.uk

[@naimgrizzly7280]

@@southenddogtraining1 I don't think we need an online training group but we need just some quick typs cuz this is going bad my dogs fight for 1 minute and they do incredible damage help us please give us some typs and especially tell us what not to do

[@southenddogtraining1]

Naim GRIZZLY as I said mate. We have videos that cover this in detail and you will get continued advice as much as you need.

[@scotttheobold2281]

My dogs have been fine together I have two bitchs one of them has a go at the other ones sometimes now the other one has come into season they are fighting way before she was in season when she had a go she would just come away and not be it's almost like she has had enough of the other dog so now she's fighting back....

[@jameslaing1865]

Have you an email I can contact and speak to you about something need some advice asap😭

[@southenddogtraining1]

You can contact us via our website. All our information is on there. Link in description

[@tork950]

👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@blackshepherdschio]

Can I give this video 1000 likes? Thank you!!

[@terrigottberg2864]

Oops, I am the one with health issues, not the frenchie.

[@celestialbeing985]

My dogs almost killed each other

[@grandmanancy4719]

I wish Adam would have stood still while filming.