Hi. My mom has a 5 year old female White German Shepherd, who is a bit food aggressive, but she listens when you tell her "no" and she has gotten to be great friends with my female boxer. She still won't let my boxer eat out of her food dishes, but she will let her drink from her water bowl. It took us about 2 weeks to get the two used to each other. My boxer was instantly submissive (we always go over to the German Shepherd's house), and does not show any aggression when she is told to, in effect, back off by the Shepherd.
My question, after a long winded introduction, is this:
My mom just rescued a Husky mix, female, from a man who was getting rid of her. She couldn't bare to think of this beautiful husky in the shelter. The man stated he had to get rid of her because she chewed everything in his house when he wasn't home, and was an excellent escape artist with regards to the outdoor pen he tried mightily to keep her in.
She appears, most of the time, to be very sad. She doesn't wag her tail much, unless you take her for a car ride. She also loves to hear "Wanna go outside?" She is extremely calm, and prefers to lay behind the chair in the livingroom. She comes when called, but almost reluctantly. The previous owner said he was her 2nd owner, and he got her from the shelter as well.
She was given a bone, and although she won't eat it, she guards it with her life. The German Shepherd is not allowed anywhere near it. She also will not allow the other dog near her food dish. She does not appear to be food aggressive towards people. Strangely, she will NOT accept doggie treats, bones, snacks, or anything else. She sniffs, and walks away.
She also does not like my boxer. She has nipped at my boxer when she (boxer) gets too rowdy and wants to play. She lets my dog know, but my dog is too hyper to get the point, so we have to step in and take control by putting either my dog or the husky in the crate for a while until they calm down.
I would really, really like to be able to go over to my mom's house and take my dog with me. I have taken my boxer over there every weekend since I've had her, about a year now. How do we get them all to be friends? How do you change food aggression in dogs?
I sincerely apologize for such a long winded question. I am very new to this, and I wanted you all to have as much information as possible!!
Thanks so much for any help you may be able to give!!
Abbie
My question, after a long winded introduction, is this:
My mom just rescued a Husky mix, female, from a man who was getting rid of her. She couldn't bare to think of this beautiful husky in the shelter. The man stated he had to get rid of her because she chewed everything in his house when he wasn't home, and was an excellent escape artist with regards to the outdoor pen he tried mightily to keep her in.
She appears, most of the time, to be very sad. She doesn't wag her tail much, unless you take her for a car ride. She also loves to hear "Wanna go outside?" She is extremely calm, and prefers to lay behind the chair in the livingroom. She comes when called, but almost reluctantly. The previous owner said he was her 2nd owner, and he got her from the shelter as well.
She was given a bone, and although she won't eat it, she guards it with her life. The German Shepherd is not allowed anywhere near it. She also will not allow the other dog near her food dish. She does not appear to be food aggressive towards people. Strangely, she will NOT accept doggie treats, bones, snacks, or anything else. She sniffs, and walks away.
She also does not like my boxer. She has nipped at my boxer when she (boxer) gets too rowdy and wants to play. She lets my dog know, but my dog is too hyper to get the point, so we have to step in and take control by putting either my dog or the husky in the crate for a while until they calm down.
I would really, really like to be able to go over to my mom's house and take my dog with me. I have taken my boxer over there every weekend since I've had her, about a year now. How do we get them all to be friends? How do you change food aggression in dogs?
I sincerely apologize for such a long winded question. I am very new to this, and I wanted you all to have as much information as possible!!
Thanks so much for any help you may be able to give!!
Abbie