pecking order

Question
we have 2 staffs one is male he is 4yrs and a female she is 9mths they have started fighting, what should we do, we have put muzzles on them they still fight but can not injure each other as much.

Answer
Hello Thai,

It's odd that a male will fight with a younger female.  You can try to keep them apart and only have them together while you are present.  This way you can correct your dogs by keeping them on leashes and snapping them apart and telling them the word No or something similar.  This will give them some indication that their behavior is not acceptable. Repeat this as often as it is necessary.  They will get the hint and become friends, just be persistent.

Hope this helps you.

Susan Potts
www.spottsgrooming.com