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Nov 07, 2007
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2 Females
by: GeminiK9

Having 2 adult females is definately a problem. You will probably better off placing the new dog. If that's not an option you are committed to keeping them separated at all times. As my trainer says, they don't call them bitches for nothing. They will fight to the death if given the chance. Sorry not to have better news, a "dog whisperer" will do you no good. JMHO

Nov 02, 2007
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This is a tough one
by: Pics & Tics

Hi Bert,

I apologize for taking so long to answer. I did post an answer to your question soon after you posted, but evidently it was not posted (technical error)and I only discovered it today.

This is a tough one. You might try you and your husband taking a dog apiece and sitting on the couch close together. Be casual, watch tv and as you sit there stroke your dog. Then reach over and stroke your spouse's dog as he strokes your dog.

Each of you keep one hand close to the collar. If at any point a dog lunges at the other, grab the collar and force the dog back onto its position on your lap and say a firm "NO".

Repeat these steps for perhaps an hour at a time, but always exchange dogs each time. Do this until the dogs realize you are equally affectionate to both of them, AND that you will not tolerate these battles.

The thing about Jack Russells is that they are so territorial over their owners. I think when you got the new dog, the older dog might see the new dog as a threat to his position. He sees you as belonging to him and he must kill the threat to you, and to his territory.

Or it could be vice-versa and the new dog has claimed you as his own. Or, both feel this at the same time.

In any case, sounds rather serious.

I also suggest a professional dog whisperer as I am no professional. It may be too late for my suggestions above as the situation may have escalated since your last post.

I hope not, and I hope you will let us know if it has been resolved.

Best of luck to you.

Trisha

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Nov 02, 2007
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Hi Bert, I apologize for taking so long to answer. I did post an answer to your question soon after you posted, but evidently it was not posted (technical error)and I only discovered it today. This is a tough one. You might try you and your husband taking a dog apiece and sitting on the couch close together. Be casual, watch tv and as you sit there stroke your dog. Then reach over and stroke your spouse's dog as he strokes your dog. Each of you keep one hand close to the collar. If at any point a dog lunges at the other, grab the collar and force the dog back onto its position on your lap and say a firm "NO". Repeat these steps for perhaps an hour at a time, but always exchange dogs each time. Do this until the dogs realize you are equally affectionate to both of them, AND that you will not tolerate these battles. The thing about Jack Russells is that they are so territorial over their owners. I think when you got the new dog, the older dog might see the new dog as a threat to his position. He sees you as belonging to him and he must kill the threat to you, and to his territory. Or it could be vice-versa and the new dog has claimed you as his own. Or, both feel this at the same time. In any case, sounds rather serious. I also suggest a professional dog whisperer as I am no professional. It may be too late for my suggestions above as the situation may have escalated since your last post. I hope not, and I hope you will let us know if it has been resolved. Best of luck to you. Trisha

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Oct 17, 2007
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Alpha Problems
by: George

If she keeps the puppy, I think it will take a dog whisperer at this point, don't you agree?

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