We've just introduced a 9wk old male boxer (Bronson) into the house, as a companion to our 1yr old female boxer (Ali).
One week in and we've been watching them like hawks, keeping eyes out for signs of aggression. They licked each others faces when they first met, and seem to be getting along really well. Ali sits outside his crate when he's asleep, watching him, sometimes whining softly ("wake up, come play!!")
Don't know if it's too soon to tell, but we suspect that Bronson will be dominant. He nips at her legs and jowls, and is quite vocal (in comparison to her). Even tried humping her the other night, which she wasnt too keen on!
She's quite gentle with him, by in large: pushes him off, gives him gentle nips when he's going for her, doesn't get that vocal. She lets him sleep beside her and he even nibbles at her inside legs (like he's trying to feed).
Couple of questions I wonder if you folk can offer advice on:
- should we keep their toys separate. They seem quite happy playing together...but can get a little loud at times and often get into tug of war. We never played tug of war with Ali, as heard it provokes agression. Should we discourage the dogs from doing so?
- what signs should we look for that might tell us things are getting out of hand (aggression wise)?
Many thanks, happy New Year!
One week in and we've been watching them like hawks, keeping eyes out for signs of aggression. They licked each others faces when they first met, and seem to be getting along really well. Ali sits outside his crate when he's asleep, watching him, sometimes whining softly ("wake up, come play!!")
Don't know if it's too soon to tell, but we suspect that Bronson will be dominant. He nips at her legs and jowls, and is quite vocal (in comparison to her). Even tried humping her the other night, which she wasnt too keen on!
She's quite gentle with him, by in large: pushes him off, gives him gentle nips when he's going for her, doesn't get that vocal. She lets him sleep beside her and he even nibbles at her inside legs (like he's trying to feed).
Couple of questions I wonder if you folk can offer advice on:
- should we keep their toys separate. They seem quite happy playing together...but can get a little loud at times and often get into tug of war. We never played tug of war with Ali, as heard it provokes agression. Should we discourage the dogs from doing so?
- what signs should we look for that might tell us things are getting out of hand (aggression wise)?
Many thanks, happy New Year!
It is absolutely normal for her to be allowing him to get away with near-murder - that is how a well mannered dog behaves with a baby 