Dominant Female

Question
Hi

I have a 3 year old female bull mastiff that I raised from a puppy
and I have a 10 year old jack russell that is a female also had from puppyhood.  In the last 3 months - the bull has been trying to fight the jack - I assume for the dominant role between them and the jack will not back down.  She has always been a pack leader since I raised her.  I keep them seperated now but this is becoming impossible, due to our move soon.
I have heard that getting a male dog will change this - and if that is what I have to do, to restore peace, I will.  Is that a good idea and if not, do you have an answer for me in this situation?  I am scared to ever leave them alone, because every chance the bull gets, she wants to attack the jack.  Its scary and very fustrating.

Thank you

Dena

Answer
The two dogs who are fighting are confused as to which one is dominant. I've got 2 females and I always pet the same one first, and that same one gets their food first and eats in the spot closet to the back door. If one of them growls at the other, they get scolded and have to sit while the other one gets pets (so you have to work on the sit-stay if you haven't)(I am constantly reinforcing this with my two b-t-h-s ;-)
If one of them snaps at the other, they get their neck held to the ground for about 15-20seconds....

Caesar Millan, The Dog Whisperer is awesome to watch for tips with dogs. Here's a link to his website. He's amazing.

http://www.cesarmillaninc.com/


i hope this helps please rate my answer
thanks again

april