Help me dog people! Dog psychologist needed!

[janiedoe]

Doesnt seem like you need a dog psychologist here. You just need time. Even though Ruby growls she is just saying "hey dont mess with me. Im the boss" as long as she doesnt go over threshold: showing teeth, biting, you really dont have an issue. Shes getting used to his scent. Be sure you are not giving the new dog all the attention. This could lead to jealousy (yes, dogs do get jealous) and further aggression. Never go nose to nose with an introduction and always do it on a neutral ground. Definately walk them together if you can because it inforces that pack mentality. Best of luck

All is good. They are romping and playing this morning. Ruby is definitely getting her share of the attention. Always. She is a daddy's girl and is treated as such. Lol.

 

[Bitofablonde]

@LaFleche thank you. They did so much better yesterday.
@Bitofablonde I appreciate the empathy. What type of work do you do? This is my first time to have an intact male over a year old.
@BigBlueHen53 thank you. Ruby was wonderful with him yesterday.

He is such a sweet dog, but he needs a lot of work. He isn't as well house trained as we were led to believe.
He knows absolutely No basic commands. He doesn't even recognize his own name. He came with his akc papers but no medical background.
He doesn't look neglected but I don't think he was paid much attention. We've already fallen for him and Ruby is relaxing now so all is better. The grandchildren adore him.
Truman , who we adopted as a "senior" in 2004 died May, of 2019 and Dexter (to 2010 to 2021):
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After we get things settled down, I may adopt another adult dog. I see so many that need help. One of my daughters rescued a great Pyrenees mix that may end up here. He is less than a year old. He may be too much for her to handle on a half acre lot. She and her husband have two dogs already and occasionally foster dogs.

I'm glad to hear things are going better each day!!

I am a certified vet assistant, and have worked in the industry for about 11 yrs.

With him being intact and not well trained he may have been used more as a breeding dog then a pet. Which is so sad, but not uncommon. He will get the hang of things!

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Thank you for the update. Good job, Ruby! Glad to hear things are going well.

 

[janiedoe]

I'm glad to hear things are going better each day!!

I am a certified vet assistant, and have worked in the industry for about 11 yrs.

With him being intact and not well trained he may have been used more as a breeding dog then a pet. Which is so sad, but not uncommon. He will get the hang of things!

They said that he hadn't been bred. They kept him intact "just in case". They actually gave us a small discount so that he could come live in the country. The gentleman said that he didn't want to sell him to someone who wanted him for breeding use.
I'm guessing, but I think they had good intentions and just didn't have time for him.
In any case, he seems very happy here. We are happy he is part of our family...except for the noxious fumes he emits.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Oh dear, the noxious fumes! Start with a visit to the vet. Good luck.

 

[Kiki]

 

[Onyxflock]

They said that he hadn't been bred. They kept him intact "just in case". They actually gave us a small discount so that he could come live in the country. The gentleman said that he didn't want to sell him to someone who wanted him for breeding use.
I'm guessing, but I think they had good intentions and just didn't have time for him.
In any case, he seems very happy here. We are happy he is part of our family...except for the noxious fumes he emits.

Any new addition will upset the current residents. Our young Boxer and older Shorty took some time to get used to each other. I'm glad nature took it's course and your pack is running like it should!
Too bad Hens aren't as forgiving as canines!! In your flock they'd likely still be trying to kill each other -

 

[LaFleche]

except for the noxious fumes he emits.

First de-worming and afterwards 3 days of Moro's carrot soup = no more odour troubles and healthy gut balance:

https://www.ency123.com/2015/09/natural-remedy-for-diarrhea-professor.html

 

[Bitofablonde]

Oh boy. Boxers and their gas can be deadly!! could be digestive related for sure.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Yogurt would not hurt either.