aggression issues

Question
QUESTION: Hi,
we have a 4 month old Fawn female boxer puppy...we have had her since she was 6 weeks old.  Yesterday we were given a 9 month old male boxer puppy...

he currently growls at the little one *my current* puppy...has pinned her...has snapped at her...and just overall is showing aggression towards her.  She is only 21.2 lbs...he is 46.4 lbs...I don't want him to hurt her.  How do I stop the aggressive behavior...or should I just let them work it out?

ANSWER: No you shouldnt' let them just work it out. Most people don't like to hear this,but this is actually a situation that is caused by the human's lack of leadership in the home. You must be the pack leader, at all times, in all situations. Do not allow aggressive behavior from your new pup at any time. I will give a website addy at the end of my post that is GREAT, Read it, learn it, use it :). Do not allow your dogs on your furniture, to eat without working for it. Always make them sit before giving them food of any kind or affection. In a pack,dogs have to earn everything. And to them, your family is their pack. They can't relate to you on a human to human basis and must use the only way they know to understand life and all issues involved. Walk them, twice daily, long walks with you in control,. Give them jobs, lots of exercise and keep them busy. Exercise doesn't mean turning them loose in the back yard. Get started in an obedience class with both pups. It'll change your life,and theirs too. You'll have a much more fulfilling, meaningful happy relationship with your dogs. Boxers are AWESOME dogs, enjoy yours and give them every opportunity to lead calm, submissive HAPPY lives, which is what all dogs need.
blessings,
Diane
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QUESTION: What I need to know is what I should do to stop the behavior...
Right now I am saying BO, NO! and he will stop...when I am mad, he comes up to me and gives me the pitiful look...he knows he did wrong, but he is still doing it...


He is not food aggressive or property aggressive to people..I have taken a bone right out of his mouth and it caused no problems..it is just my puppy (4 month old female) that he seems to have trouble with. How do I break this behavior before she gets hurt or emotionally scarred?

ANSWER: But I did answer your question. And I quote " There is no quick fix other than to separate them and always keep them supervised." Following my advice and getting them into an obedience program is the only long term answer. Good luck!
Diane

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QUESTION: What i was looking for was activities that I can do with them to get them used to each other...what ways to let them interact...what I can do to help them adapt...not just separate and take them to classes...I need to know how to introduce them and how to help them adapt with activities.  And they are doing much better today, they are playing and only an occasional show of aggression, mostly when dealing with a toy...we are working on it...

Answer
I'm glad I could help. And it probably wasn't that your question was confusing. It was probably my confusion LOL. I have a two year old who is sick right now and I'm not sleeping much and because he's sick,sometimes I half read things and find myself rushing through them. Please let me know how things are going with your guys. Keep me updated on progress and problems. Have fun!! That's the best part!
Diane