I want to get a 2nd dog, but my dog has aggression against other dogs?

I have a 4 year old Chihuahua named Lynn. She's good on walks and doesn't try to attack other dogs, but when she gets near enough she'll growl, we've been thinking about getting a second dog, but we're not sure if she'll end up trying to attack it. She's…

    I want to get a 2nd dog, but my dog has aggression against other dogs?

    I have a 4 year old Chihuahua named Lynn. She's good on walks and doesn't try to attack other dogs, but when she gets near enough she'll growl, we've been thinking about getting a second dog, but we're not sure if she'll end up trying to attack it. She's…...
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    • I want to get a 2nd dog, but my dog has aggression against other dogs?

      I want to get a 2nd dog, but my dog has aggression against other dogs? Dogs Training Discussions
      I have a 4 year old Chihuahua named Lynn. She's good on walks and doesn't try to attack other dogs, but when she gets near enough she'll growl, we've been thinking about getting a second dog, but we're not sure if she'll end up trying to attack it. She's lived with another dog before, but that was when she was a puppy. So should we first get her more comfortable around another dog before adopting another one, or is it okay to adopt the new dog immediately?

      I want to get a 2nd dog, but my dog has aggression against other dogs?

      I want to get a 2nd dog, but my dog has aggression against other dogs? Dogs Training Discussions
    • understand you'll need to put a lot of work into this situation, make sure you have the time and money to train your dogs. puppy classes or a trainer coming to your home will help.http://www.dogproblemsolutions.com/how_stop_dogs_aggression_towards_other_dogs.php

    • She needs to have a LOT more interaction with other dogs. I would not get a second dog until she's calm and actually interacting safely with other dogs. Trying to introduce a new one without having her social skills updated can result in the dogs fighting (and her being severely injured given her size, or the other being injured), it's not worth the risk.

    • In this case i would not adopt another dog, it would be asking for problems. But if u insist, u should get a dog who is less dominant that your current dog so that she doesnt feel threatened. Maybe she wont feel the need to be aggressive towards the other dog.

    • No way. You basically be getting another dog to feed to the one you've got. I think you should get a second dog after the first one is gone. You may able to get her a bit better about it, but no onther dog deserves to be involved in the process - you'd only cause a problem with the other dog.

    • I am a Chi owner myself. I must say, training starts at an early age, and if she is 4yo, and you have allowed her to growl and attack, a new dog at this time would not be a wise choice. For Lynn or the new dog or for you.My little Chi was a rescue dog, probably not purebred, but a beautiful long haired, deer head Chi, at a grand 4.5 lbs. I got her when she was 1-1/2 lbs of shivering shaking mess. The vet said, according to her teeth, she was possibly 2 years old. She's been with me for 2 years. She is no longer a shivering shaking mess. She knows she lives here, this is her home. Friends of mine bring thier dogs, which is fine. She is happy to have a playmate. Some dogs are little like her, some are HUGE. She really doesn't care. They just rustle and tussle and play. For a tiny dog, though, she KNOWS people she does NOT like. She likes the mail man, she barks her little face off when certain people walk down our street, and she's not even outside. I'm pretty intune with that, since when we have nice weather, I sit outside, work in my flower beds, and these same people walk by and I won't even tell you what they try to do to a little doggie. IN MY YARD, I'm lucky not to be arrested, lol.

    • First, Do your homework. You should read Ceaser's Way, It's one of my favorites. I'm not saying attempt the techniques without a professional but you need to learn about their behaviors and why they do them. You can find lots of good information online.Second, Instead of adopting a dog first you need to think about Fostering. What you do is you contact your local humane society or rescue group. You can foster them for a few weeks at a time and see which fits best in your lifestyle and Lynn's then adopt.Thirdly, Make sure you introduce them slowly and in a neutral area. You want lots of positive reinforcement. Best of Luck! Hope this helps!

    • I would not recommend that you get another dog. She needs way more socialisation with other dogs so get her out there meeting dogs on walks and even get her into day care for 1 - 2 days a week where she can interact with other dogs if you can.I would at least give it 6 months of consistently having her around other dogs and being well behaved.If by then she is more laid back then I would bring a puppy into your home, not an adult dog. An adult dog will be seen as something to compete with in her eyes whereas a puppy will always submit to your Chi. She will have to learn to be gentle but I believe a puppy is the way to go, so long as Lynn is always seen as the dominant and alpha dog in your house.I have a 6 year old dog and we have had a new pup in our house every year for the past 3 years as we do puppy raising for guide dogs. My dog is much more accepting of a puppy than she is of an adult dog. Basically, my dog makes the rules and is secure in her position in the pack and when the pup gets out of line she puts it right back in its place. It's much harder to do that if there is another adult dog there because they could fight, especially if the other dog has a strong personality and is used to being the alpha dog.Hope that helps.

    • All dogs need some training so they behave. They should also be socialized with other dogs and people. There are many good books on the subject and many more sources online.