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Beagle (Kona) and Mix
I have a male beagle that is about 5 years old. He's very sweet and gentle. Last April, I brought home another dog. I'm not sure what she is, but I was told she was a boxer/pitbull mix, but my family thinks otherwise. She is extremely smart, playful, and sweet and is not aggressive at all with strangers and she gets along very well with the beagle. However, she becomes very protective of me and dominant whenever I go to play with them. She will stand in front of me and block the beagle from me, and if he gets too close, she will swipe at him with her paw and snap at him too. When I try to pet him, she will hit him and snap at him, and sometimes he gets annoyed and chases her around the yard. He has learned to stay away, but even when he's on the other side of the yard, she will stand in front of me and will not take her eyes off him. But sometimes she'll lay down next to me and the beagle will come over and I'll pet both of them with absolutely no trouble from her! I'm not sure how to get her to stop bullying my poor beagle.
Help?
Thank you!
AnswerI suspect that rather than being "protective" she is actually guarding you like she would any favored possession (a meaty bone, for instance)It's pretty normal behavior, and not unusual for the girl dog in the home to be "bossy" over the male. Have you taught her any obedience? It's impossible for her to block him from you if she is in a down-stay, and you can reward her for that good behavior in his presence. I would look for a good positive class, or at least work with her daily so she has some skills. And I would also start practicing Nothing in Life is Free with her. She needs to learn that you make the rules and own the resources. It's not her call. k9deb.com/nilif.htm
Sandy Case BFA MEd CPDT www.positivelycanine.com
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