I have had a schitzu dog since she was 4 months she is now five years old and have recently purchased another dog a blood hound who is 4 months old. The hound is very curious and wants to play with her but my other dog is quite shaken up at his arrival and has become aggressive and withdrawn. I made the mistake of not introducing them on mutual territory and I do not know if there is a way to encourage positive social interaction between these two since dominance seems to be an issue for the schitzu as well as jealousy. My schitzu is quite spoiled and unfortunately has established some unruly behaviors as a result of being treated like a baby. How can I reteach her that she is not a baby nor the boss and that her aggressive tendencies will not be tolerated??

I guess you could say the little one could be lunch for the big one, once he grows up that is :). Just kidding. Truth be told you are going to have to establish your role as alpha in the household (little one is definitely not the boss, you are!). In fact, you ARE the pack leader and quite frankly as soon as you learn that you are, using a firm hand with the little one, things will even out in the household. Actually the blood hound will have no problem recognizing this as you learn new skills being the Pack Leader.

Does the little one know basic commands, like NO! And SIT and STAY?

I love the E.How website for many topics and they have a good one for retraining, of course, some points may not be relevant, but basically you will find some that you can use and adhere to. You may have to enter your topic 'retraining, etc.' in the search feature.

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Just like when a family brings home a new baby, the other child will go through a period of jealously.

Ignore the bad behaviors, greet the older dog first and try and do things with both dogs involved.

If the older puppy is mean to the new puppy, but the older puppy in a time out, either in the crate (without any type of punishment) or outside or in a different room. The only way time outs work with dogs is if you catch them in the act of being mean. Otherwise the puppy will not understand why he is taken away from the group.

You as the pack leader need to set rules as to what both puppies are allowed to do.

Smaller dogs are typically babied more than the larger, working breeds. He is young enough that if you start treating him like a dog, he'll learn that his behaviors that you don't like, will not be praised.

Just give each dog your attention. Play with them separately and together. These guys will soon have a strong bond. The first month or two is always the hard part... especially for the older puppy.

Just like when a family brings home a new baby, the other child will go through a period of jealously.

Ignore the bad behaviors, greet the older dog first and try and do things with both dogs involved.

If the older puppy is mean to the new puppy, but the older puppy in a time out, either in the crate (without any type of punishment) or outside or in a different room. The only way time outs work with dogs is if you catch them in the act of being mean. Otherwise the puppy will not understand why he is taken away from the group.

You as the pack leader need to set rules as to what both puppies are allowed to do.

Smaller dogs are typically babied more than the larger, working breeds. He is young enough that if you start treating him like a dog, he'll learn that his behaviors that you don't like, will not be praised.

Just give each dog your attention. Play with them separately and together. These guys will soon have a strong bond. The first month or two is always the hard part... especially for the older puppy.



Thank you both for the great info and quick responses. It's going to be a work in progress...