How do I get my chihuahua to get along with my rottweiler?
I have a Chihuahua who used to love the rottweiler when she was a puppy now that she is 85 pounds she is naturally very scared of her especially because they didn’t grow up in the same house. I understand it’s her natural instinct to be protective of herself, but the rottweiler has never tried to hurt her she just tries giving her toys to play with her and my chihuahua tries to attack her. I’ve tried keeping them in the same room but not next to each other and see if she slowly gets comfortable, but it doesn’t seem to be working. Any tips??
it’s obviously not a like issue she used to love her, it’s a size issue. . and i know it can be over come i just need help doing it
please SERIOUS answers only and go waste someone’s time that cares for your stupid responses. . . . I want someone with EXPERIENCE in this to give me tips not you two idiots giving stupid answers. . yahoo answers has gone so down hill
THANK YOU girls for REAL answers, I appreciate someone taking time to answer questions to help and not just respond to get points.
Tags: along, Chihuahua, Rottweiler
February 21st, 2012 at 1:39 am
if they dont like eachother they dont like eachother
February 21st, 2012 at 2:31 am
Put BBQ sauce on the one u like least nature will take it course.
February 21st, 2012 at 2:49 am
It is called, Little dog syndrome. Most little dogs think they are big. The bigger your rot gets, the bigger she thinks she is. When the rot was a pup, it was closer in size. Not so much now. Put them in the same room together for a half hour at a time. When she is good, reward her. When she acts up, put her by herself for a few min. Repeat daily. It may or may not work. Just making a suggestion. Raising dogs are like raising kids. Keep that in mind.
February 21st, 2012 at 2:56 am
It’s time to put the chihuahua down. No, I’m kidding. Dogs are pack animals, as I’m sure you know, and you – as the leader of your pack – can establish which behaviors are acceptable when the pack is spending time together. You can try deterrents such as squirting the chihuahua in the butt with a water bottle when it lunges at the rottie or throwing something loud on the floor (like training discs or keys). These 2 methods will startle and distract the chihuahua. After several times, she will associate the annoying sound with the bad behavior.
However, deterrents will only succeed in preventing attacks, not promoting friendship. Try taking both dogs out to a more open, neutral space to interact with each other for a while. The openness may ease the chi’s fear and the neutrality will help with any territorial issues.
Whatever you do, don’t force them to confront each other by securing them in the same room. If you have to separate them, do so to avoid any injuries. Talk to your vet or contact the AKC at http://www.akc.org for tips and if you need further help, get yourself a trainer. I wouldn’t waste money on group classes; find out about one on one training. Good luck!