Hello,
I have two shepherds; male and female. Male is 4 and female is 2. Male is 70lbs and female is 127. I had a 10 year old Lab that died three months ago from health issues. My male shepherd was always the "pack leader", a pretty good one with his pack. My female was NEVER aggressive, actually she has always been very passive. She tried to become aggressive with my lab when she was very ill and the Vet said that it was because she senses the weakness, just keep them a part. I did and things went ok. BUT NOW... She is attacking full force my male shepherd. He used to be a strong leader with his two dogs, but now she is full on fighting him...it's awful! He seems depressed, weak and wnats to give up the fight. He eats, runs, drinks and cuddles, but his assertiveness is gone and I was told my female wants to be boss. How the heck do I handle this?? I am so so upset!
I have two shepherds; male and female. Male is 4 and female is 2. Male is 70lbs and female is 127. I had a 10 year old Lab that died three months ago from health issues. My male shepherd was always the "pack leader", a pretty good one with his pack. My female was NEVER aggressive, actually she has always been very passive. She tried to become aggressive with my lab when she was very ill and the Vet said that it was because she senses the weakness, just keep them a part. I did and things went ok. BUT NOW... She is attacking full force my male shepherd. He used to be a strong leader with his two dogs, but now she is full on fighting him...it's awful! He seems depressed, weak and wnats to give up the fight. He eats, runs, drinks and cuddles, but his assertiveness is gone and I was told my female wants to be boss. How the heck do I handle this?? I am so so upset!