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QUESTION: Hello, we have a 6 year old female along with a 10 year old male. A friend needs to find a home for a 8 week old female. Is there a big enough age difference in the two females to avoid the whole fighting thing or could we still have problems
Thank you, Vaden
ANSWER: Hi Vaden,
You should have little or no problems with a female puppy that young growing up with your seniors. Just remember to let the puppy get attention last, feed it last ,etc, be sure to show your older dogs attention first, pack order so to speak. Spaying would also be a good idea to help keep down any conflicts too. Let the elders control the puppy, as it will surely get into trouble but it has to learn its place within the pack. If you begin scolding your elders they will surely reject the puppy. Good luck and thank you for your question.
Angela Donald
Canine Behavior Consultant
http://www.hitowerboxers.com
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QUESTION: Hi Angela, we got the Puppy Murphy seems ok, Sophie smelled her licked her and then she kinda snapped at the back of her neck. Is this normal. I am kind of nervous right now, any suggestions on the transition?
Hi Vaden,
Sounds like Sophie might have been trying to pick her up by biting at the back of her neck, that is the way canine's carry their young. Just keep a close eye on them and don't leave the puppy alone with them for awhile. Stay as calm as possible so they don't pick up on your nervous energy, don't anticipate anything happening so to speak. Crate the puppy at night and when you can't supervise them. It will take a few weeks for everyone to settle down. Good luck and congratulations on Murphy !
Angela Donald
Canine Behavior Consultant
http://www.hitowerboxers.com
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Angela Donald
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I'll be happy to answer questions about boxer dog allergies,behavior,behavior modification,breeding,care,coat color genetics,diet,ear cropping,exercise,genetics,grooming,health,history,pedigrees,showing and training.
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I am a dedicated dog enthusiast and guardian of boxers for 40 years, a boxer conformation show exhibitor and breeder as well as a canine behavior consultant with a special interest in the boxer breed. I currently share my life with six boxer dogs.See our family of Boxer Dogs
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American Boxer Charitable Foundation
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I currently contribute regularly to Dog-Canine Blog.I am the founder and publisher of The Boxer Behavioral Journal,a scientific journal with detailed behavioral case study information,which someday I hope will add valuable knowledge to the breeding,care and health of the breed.I am also a freelance writer with my latest article: Distinctive Behaviors of Boxer Dogs found at http://www.hitowerboxers.com/boxerdogbehavior.htm and distributed on the world wide web.
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I have a MBA from AU.I have gotten real life experiences from my 40 years of the family owning boxers and other canine breeds, through my boxer rescue rehabilitation efforts, obedience training of the breed, more than 20 years of study on dog-canine behavior, genetics, health research,from my work as a canine behavioral consultant,exhibitor and breeder. My quest for canine knowledge is a never ending journey.
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