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It definitely seems that they are both food agressive, as most of the problems seem to have occured while food was present.
Are they both spayed and neutured?
Are they both spayed and neutured?
giving up on them
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myboyjackson
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I believe boxers are like your kids .......when things get tough, you cant just pass them off. Sometimes it takes a lot of extra work and patience. The rewards in the end are always worth it.
TracyLynn
Super Boxer
I agree that you do not want to just give up one your dogs, but what they are doing is not healthy for them either. I can't imagine living in an environment where I may be attacked!
Ulbsterx - You should do what is best for you, your family, and your dogs. Others will give you lots of well-intentioned advice, and some may even make you feel badly about thinking of rehoming one of your dogs, but you should do what is best for you. Our two have fought in the past, and they still tussle about once a year. Situations like yours can be helped sometimes, but not all cases are solvable or even managable (depending on your situation).
I just wanted you to know that we support you no matter what you decide, and that I know you will make whatever decision is best for your family and your dogs.
We had a couple of "trainers" who were unable to help. It wasn't until I hired a behaviorst who traveled over 100 miles to see us that things got better. There is a difference between a behaviorist and a trainer.
Best of luck!!
Ulbsterx - You should do what is best for you, your family, and your dogs. Others will give you lots of well-intentioned advice, and some may even make you feel badly about thinking of rehoming one of your dogs, but you should do what is best for you. Our two have fought in the past, and they still tussle about once a year. Situations like yours can be helped sometimes, but not all cases are solvable or even managable (depending on your situation).
I just wanted you to know that we support you no matter what you decide, and that I know you will make whatever decision is best for your family and your dogs.
We had a couple of "trainers" who were unable to help. It wasn't until I hired a behaviorst who traveled over 100 miles to see us that things got better. There is a difference between a behaviorist and a trainer.
Best of luck!!
I know what you are going through because my two females are fine one minute and at each others throat the next. Each case is individual and a behaviorist is a good idea, but I will pass along the suggestions given to me to keep everyone safe and me sane while we are trying to work things out. A trainer advised me that since most problems are trying to work out pack order seperating them can make things worse. So I teather the dogs in the house in the evening and I crate one girl when we sleep. Also there are a couple of companies that put out a wire basket muzzle made especially for boxers. I am told these will allow them to pant and drink but they are not able to hurt each other. dog muzzles.com, and another company comes up on a search. I am sorry that you are going through this I know the incredible tension and pain you are going through trying to work things out. For me being able to rest knowing that no one will be hurt and we can all be in the same room is a life saver. Good luck
jffsbgcatch
Boxer Pal
What is this about anyway?
We have had Tank since he was 8 weeks old. He has been very pampered. He is now 20 months old. We got Zoey 2 months ago. She is very sweet but still has a little trouble potty training. Tank and Zoey are constantly biting at each other and Tank will NOT leave her alone. I know this is all my fault for babying him so much but my question is will this ever stop? Once they have tired out a little, they can be around each other with none of this biting. Tank is only happy when she is in the house with him. He will even take you to the door to get her if she is outside. I am afraid to let them out together as Tank runs and rolls her everytime. She prefers to sleep in our outdoor kennel and will not sleep inside hardly at all. The opposite for Tank. Neither one will listen outside in the yard. Once they calm down things are ok but it usually takes about an hour. Is this normal or have I ruined Tank? Any input will be greatly appreciated. Thanks
We have had Tank since he was 8 weeks old. He has been very pampered. He is now 20 months old. We got Zoey 2 months ago. She is very sweet but still has a little trouble potty training. Tank and Zoey are constantly biting at each other and Tank will NOT leave her alone. I know this is all my fault for babying him so much but my question is will this ever stop? Once they have tired out a little, they can be around each other with none of this biting. Tank is only happy when she is in the house with him. He will even take you to the door to get her if she is outside. I am afraid to let them out together as Tank runs and rolls her everytime. She prefers to sleep in our outdoor kennel and will not sleep inside hardly at all. The opposite for Tank. Neither one will listen outside in the yard. Once they calm down things are ok but it usually takes about an hour. Is this normal or have I ruined Tank? Any input will be greatly appreciated. Thanks
ELubas
Boxer Insane
Tough Guys
Agree with TracyLynn that sometimes you just end up with a really dominant pup and it is a lot of work to manage that. I am familiar with the stares you get. I know people are thinking "why would anyone have a dog like that!" My five year old male is a big mush but will still carry on if he sees a dog on lead when he is on lead, or if a stranger gets too close to the car. It hardly happens anymore but the first two years were brutal! Now I am going through some dog on dog aggression with my girl at six months. Got them both as pups and did all the "right" stuff. Some are just tougher than others-I seem to get the tough ones though my last girl was an angel-so sweet. Thats why these sites are so valuable-good advice and shared experiences all for the good of the breed.
Agree with TracyLynn that sometimes you just end up with a really dominant pup and it is a lot of work to manage that. I am familiar with the stares you get. I know people are thinking "why would anyone have a dog like that!" My five year old male is a big mush but will still carry on if he sees a dog on lead when he is on lead, or if a stranger gets too close to the car. It hardly happens anymore but the first two years were brutal! Now I am going through some dog on dog aggression with my girl at six months. Got them both as pups and did all the "right" stuff. Some are just tougher than others-I seem to get the tough ones though my last girl was an angel-so sweet. Thats why these sites are so valuable-good advice and shared experiences all for the good of the breed.
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