Help!!!

we just let them both out to have a sniff and try and get to know each other but the new puppy bit angels mouth and made it bleed it was quite hard to seperate them im so upset that my baby got hurt and upset that the puppy has had to be put back in her crate and punished... im really not sure what to do... is this normall you lot will get fed up with me keeping on soon xxx

That's what Dogsey is all about. Can't give anymore advice other that what's been said on your other thread. Just one thing, try not to be anxious or nervous around your dogs, they pick up on that type of energy. Try and be calm but assertive (not I am not the Dog Whisperer) it does help believe me. Don't give up yet. When dogs fight they often go for the soft tissue around the mouth area. Just try and anticipate it next time.
Elaine xx

Could you put the puppy on a long line until you're confident they've sorted out their 'issues'?

That way you can restrain the puppy if you need to, but it can also interact with your other dog.

in the house we just hold them and me and my partner had there collers but the new dog still went for angel, angel wasnt really bothered before that... x

Did the new dog go for your dog while you had a hold of the collars?

yeah we let them sniff then let them get a bit closer then then the new dog just went she had hold of angels mouth and it wasnt easy getting her to let go...

I think that perhaps holding them by the collar might exaserbate the situation. Both dogs will feel threatened if held back. I know it is difficult not to. As long lead could be the answer although I'm certainly no expert. Have you thought about a behaviourist? they might be able to help you.
Elaine x

Looking back on your other threads, I assume this new puppy is the 18 month old one??? In which case, I strongly suspect it doesn't like other dogs. Did you not take your current dog to meet up with this one before you rescued it then??? That might have been a good idea in hindsight? Don't know what to suggest, I'm sure this new one doesn't like other dogs, and I've had one of those myself and sometimes you just can't get round it!!! It's really not fair either to let your own dog take a battering imo! It wouldn't happen in this house no matter how desperate the other one is for a new home! I hope I don't see another thread where your own dog gets really injured, that wouldn't be good. You've really got to do something about this, and if it means taking the new one back then take it back somebody else who doesn't have a dog would take it on! Very sorry and all that, but this is how I see it and you did ask!

Have to agree 100% with everything Helen has said..

Going back to your other thread, this situation is not going to go away on its own....if at all

As Helen has already asked, did you introduce these dogs out side your home first, over a period of time,, or did you just bring the new pup in.

I know you felt giving the new pup a home was important to you.

But.... there are issues here you may not solve, and to be honest, your first priority is to your existing dog....

I would never put my own dogs at risk , by bring in a dog that I did not know its history.

At the risk of repeating myself, the facts are you have two...female staffies the same age , and at least one does not like the other... whether the new pup has taken a dislike to your dog or whether she does not like dogs full stop, will make little difference to this situation.

When females fall out they can do so for life, and no amount of work (from you will alter this fact....

Females when fighting will not give up, add to that the breed, you potentially may have a very serious situation on your hands, and as your existing bitch seems to be the submissive one, she may come off the worse..


We have some experienced Staffie peopel on here, and I am sure they will give you the same advice...

Never leave these two alone, or allow them to sort it out between themselves....

This situation may be able to fix, but be prepared for it not too. and you may have to make a decision sooner than later, contact the rescue ask their advice and it may be better all round if they find her a home where she is the only dog.

You owe it to your first dog to protect her from any nastiness .

You said in your original posting about getting the dog, that she was bought by a woman to prevent her being used as a breeding bitch, living in a shed, and your mum couldn't keep her because she didn't get on with her dog. It sounds as if this poor dog has not had a very good start in life, and because it is unsocialised may unsuitable to be sharing it's living space with another dog.

I would suggest that although well meaning, you are not doing this dog any favours. It should not go back to the original owner and be used as a breeding machine. This dog needs to be properly assessed by either a behaviourist or an experienced person from a rescue centre, to establish the best way forward without exposing your existing dog (and possibly your children) to any further risk of harm.