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Location: Massachusetts, USA
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 1
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Female pit suddenly attacking house mate
This is very hard for me to write, but I need some serious advice. I have two pitbull mixes, both girls, one is 4 years old and the other one is 9. Up until a few months ago both have been very respectful of one another, however the younger one has always been iffy with other dogs. She is a rescue and I don't know her genetic history or how she was raised the first few months of her life. Both have been trained, are obedient, and get plenty of structure and exercise. Recently the 4 year old has been attacking my older female. I suspected the older female had a thyroid issue and wondered if there was a correlation, but blood work revieled everything is normal. My younger female has also been checked from the vet with a clean bill of health. They never fight when they're alone. When they do fight, it's always when I'm present. The younger dog will give a very quick warning signal, like a hard state, but by the time I reach them she's already latched on. She is relentless but luckily does little harm to my older dog. I have access to a trainer, but I'm not sure how she will help since it seems like the younger one is acting purely in the heat of the moment. She knows leave it but this command is useless when she's latched on. I love them both dearly and want advice on how I can manage them better. Keeping them separated at all times is my last resort, but I'm prepared to do that if it's the only way to keep them safe. Any advice is appreciated.
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