I adopted two 4 month old puppies several days ago. They are half Great Pyrenees... the other half is questionable, the shelter believed the other half was an Akbash.
Anyway, they have been randomly fighting... And not play fighting - Drawing blood. I thought this was supposed to be an extremely gentle breed? Clearly most sites do not mention that they fight for dominance.
I am in love with both of these boys and I cannot imagine getting rid of one. I have had many dogs before, but no strong breeds... so this is new to me.
I really don't want to have to separate them all the time, or when we are gone. Does anyone have any recommendations? I have been using positive energy to distract them before the fights start, but there is still at least one good fight a night (but they are licking each others faces a few minutes later)... :Cry:
They have been socialized well and have zero problems with other dogs or when they are walking together/playing outside. It is only when they are inside.
ANY suggestions!! I am worried for my two boys!!!!!!!!
Anyway, they have been randomly fighting... And not play fighting - Drawing blood. I thought this was supposed to be an extremely gentle breed? Clearly most sites do not mention that they fight for dominance.
I am in love with both of these boys and I cannot imagine getting rid of one. I have had many dogs before, but no strong breeds... so this is new to me.
I really don't want to have to separate them all the time, or when we are gone. Does anyone have any recommendations? I have been using positive energy to distract them before the fights start, but there is still at least one good fight a night (but they are licking each others faces a few minutes later)... :Cry:
They have been socialized well and have zero problems with other dogs or when they are walking together/playing outside. It is only when they are inside.
ANY suggestions!! I am worried for my two boys!!!!!!!!