Hi All,
I'm sure this question has been asked more than once but can you refresh my memory. I have a 2 year old gsd, gets along with other dogs well.
I brought home my new great dane puppy last Thursday. I thought my shepherd would love her but he seems to be afraid of her at times and will growl at her if she tries to go into his food bowl while he's eating. He even mouthed her when she wouldn't respond to his warnings, but of course didn't hurt her. She submits all the time and she is just trying to kiss his mouth all the time. She took the hint about the food bowl after being mouthed but my question is, should I intervene or let my shepherd tell her what is and isn't acceptable? I don't want her to become food aggressive or possessive of things but I thought puppies were considered rude to adults and need to be told by the adult what's what.
Any advice?
Thanks,
Amanda
I'm sure this question has been asked more than once but can you refresh my memory. I have a 2 year old gsd, gets along with other dogs well.
I brought home my new great dane puppy last Thursday. I thought my shepherd would love her but he seems to be afraid of her at times and will growl at her if she tries to go into his food bowl while he's eating. He even mouthed her when she wouldn't respond to his warnings, but of course didn't hurt her. She submits all the time and she is just trying to kiss his mouth all the time. She took the hint about the food bowl after being mouthed but my question is, should I intervene or let my shepherd tell her what is and isn't acceptable? I don't want her to become food aggressive or possessive of things but I thought puppies were considered rude to adults and need to be told by the adult what's what.
Any advice?
Thanks,
Amanda