Fighting bit*hes

[gladys]

MADE YOU LOOK......but seriously though i have a problem . i have 2 jack Russell's dog and bit*h came together 1/2 brother and sister, they get on fine they are 7 years old, and most of the time respect there own spaces.......then 2 years ago i took in a unwanted westie pup bit*h, fine they all got along , to cut a long story short, the 2 bit*hes now will not tolerate even being in the same view point, they have had some right set to, so now spend my time letting one in /out shutting doors and to be honest its a blooming nightmare......so should i try and re-home the westie she is a lovely playful dog on her own and with the dog, i feel I'm letting her down moving her on ,but deep down feel she needs a home where she can be the only dog......opinions please

[nj]

We have the same problem, my boxer who is 8yrs old and cavalier king charles who is 2 have lived happily for the past year and a half, boxer a bith and king charles is a dog, anyway 6 months ago for no apparent reason they started fighting and they will not tolerate the sight of each other, even through doors they will sense that each other is the other side and they will pounce on the doors, we are having to let one in, let one out,
but saying that we love them too much and just live with the nightmare of letting them out.
I do feel for you and ofcourse you have to do what is best for you and the dogs so I am not judging you in rehoming

[Country Bumpkin]

I would seriously think about Rehoming the Westie as she seems to be the trouble maker, as hard as it it though, rescue dogs do get nice and loving homes.

Ring Westie rescue they may be able to help.

I have the number if you want it.

Sounds like a nice dog and would be a nice companion to someone on their own or a couple etc, then peace would be restored in the household

[roseview]

I had the same problem once with two sisters who had lived together for years. They even shared raising their puppies. However, they started to fight for no reason and it was an absolute nightmare.
At times I got bitten quite badly, trying to stop them. In the same situation again I would rehome one without a doubt.

[lillicob]

We had an similar issue but with 2 dogs, they only started fighting later on in life. We had 3 dogs at the time but the bi*ch didnt get involved. They would fight over silly things and they gradually got worse. Apparently more than 2 dogs are a pack, i started giving the oldest dog alot more attention and took them for more walks and the fighting stopped.

Someone i work for had a tragic thing happen to one of her bit*hes the other dogs turned on her, attacked her and she died, apparently her injuries were horrific.

I would rehome.

[fox111]

we have the same prob with a border 3yrs and terrier 8 yrs i now put one in a crate at night and we have got a cocker bit*h to keep border company they get on fine ..... now dont get a prob ... i considered rehoming but couldnt part with them

[fox111]

i also walk them more which def helps

[gladys]

Thanks for the replies, i think in a away i answered my own question, and think will try and re home but not this side of Christmas

[princessstacie22]

Gladys where are you based? I know a dog trainer that would probably be able to solve this for you. Are both bit*hes spayed by any chance??

[Philippa]

I have 4 girls, none of which are spayed. They have all lived together for increasing numbers of years but every so often they fight. Oh and boy do they fight, the trouble is pecking order and seasons. When there is more than one of the same sex it doesn't matter how long they have lived together one day they will come to blows.
Either re-home or live with it, watch for the signs and get ready to jump in. It will usually only last for a couple of weeks every 6 months so if you can live with keeping them seperated or being on hand to remove one when the going gets tough then thats just what you have to do.

I wouldn't consider rehoming any of mine as I can control it but that is a decision only you can make.

[dazycutter]

interesting... I keep 3 entire bit*hes now and have always had entire bit*hes for years and years and they never fight as they know I am the boss,.... its all about being the pack leader I am afraid...