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    Dec 5, 2005, 10:51 AM
    Three dachshunds learning to get along
    I have a question regarding my dachshund situation at home. I would like to know if anyone has any suggestions on getting three dachshunds to live in harmony. Two days ago we brought in a precious girl rescue dachshund to join our two boy dachshunds. The girl is about nine years old and is a tiny little thing with an alpha female personality. The boys are one and a half and the other is six months. The six month old has been playing just fine with our new girl. The older brother seems to be jealous by this newfound relationship. I know it's only been two days, but if there's something I can do to help the situation I'd love to try. Big brother was a bit this way when his little brother arrived, but they soon became best buddies. I know that adding the third has changed the great dynamic that they developed, but I cannot imagine our home without her now. Are there any tips for getting big brother and little-big sister to be just as close?
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    Dec 5, 2005, 10:56 AM
    Give them time and they will get used to each other. Give them all equal attention.
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    Dec 5, 2005, 11:22 AM
    It is too late for any of the neutral meeting ground tactics. I am not sure how much good they do anyhow. In some ways, I am surprised she is playing much at all. Most dogs, especially females, don't play much with other dogs after about 3 years old. As the younger male matures, it will be a big help if they are all altered.

    Having a good pack structure reduces such problems. The dogs see all the
    People and dogs in the household as a pack with each having their own rank in
    The pack and a top dog. Life is much easier if the 2 legged pack members
    Outrank the 4 legged ones. You can learn to play the role of top dog by
    Reading some books or going to a good obedience class. A good obedience class
    Or book is about you being top dog, not about rewarding standard commands with
    A treat. Start at http://www.dogsbestfriend.com/. If the top dog insists on everybody getting along, they have little choice. If the older male chooses not to play with her, that is his business. He does need to tolerate her. He should be allowed to snap at her if she tries to get him to play if he isn't interested. However, it should be limited to a quick snap. She may need to learn wrolf means go away.

    We are working now at teaching 2 month old Nita to leave 12 year old Aster alone.

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