If you talk to most people that have rescued it is a pretty decent amount of time until the dog actually fully bonds, relaxes and is comfortable with their new family. This is the hilarious moment a huge dog surprises a man taking out his trash. Get a behaviorist involved. The kids have bonded equally with the both of them and that stands for the new pup too. How is that the older dogs fault? Osteosarcoma is a type of bone cancer commonly impacting larger breeds. Great Danes will generally get along well with other dogs, especially if they’re raised together. To … Zeus jumped up and got between them again, after that Zoe laid by me, Bella by my husband and Zeus laid right in the middle of the porch floor!! They will have pre-screened applicants on a waiting list waiting to adopt. Hes also kind of a resource guarder. He has actually allowed the pup to play with him a little this morning and I thought things were getting better! Unfortunately, it is also difficult to visually detect. And since then she has been doing this to Zoe off and on. I agree, you may have only had him for a f, I would have to say honestly that the rescue dane really has not had the needed proper amount of time to actually adjust and bond with the family and then you added a new puppy to the situation. Nov 11, 20 06:53 PM. But in most cases, the reason is most likely no more than a … He may be....the kids and household may be too much for him but the strong likelihood is that the puppy is stressing the older dog and with some work and structure the older dog will be fine. An injury could be the source of your dog's sudden aggression if it seems to be in pain. IMO the responsible thing to do would be to send the puppy to a rescue where he will have a better chance of finding a lifelong, stable home. Bella is now 1 1/2 yrs old, and Zoe is now 8 yrs old(boxer). Showing 1-28 of 28 messages. he has always been loving and submissive. Unfortunately what your thinking with keeping puppy instead is why so many poor adult danes end up in rescue, a puppy is cuter, more fun etc and the older dane gets the short end of the deal. He may be....the kids and household may be too much for him but the strong likelihood is that the puppy is stressing the older dog and with some work and structure the older dog will be fine. When you complete our Great Dane Lovers Training Course you'll have a well-adjusted and friendly dog that you can trust. I took them for a very short walk down the street together (just Zoe and Bella) and they were totally fine. I am thinking at this point that I really screwed up by purchasing a puppy... Geez, sounds tough. It's not easy to do, Leslie. You'll have to be on top of any pushy or aggressive behavior. But now one of my Pit Bulls she is suddenly being aggressive, she attacked my mother a few days ago trying to come into the house to visit me, she bit her right on the leg. Read More. Leash aggression is an extremely common behavior issue faced by many dog-loving owners. I'm sorry you're struggling. he tries to get in my husband's lap, again, to get away from me. Draco was my first dane and when I decided to add a second it was always understood by me and others that if Draco had a problem with the puppy or they couldn't get along the puppy would be the one to go. Unexplainably Aggressive Great Dane -- rather long but need help!! A male great Dane is likely to be bigger than his owner! The smaller of the two Great Danes was more aggressive, Mark Matthews said, and he would “beat him over the head” with a baseball bat if he got too aggressive with his wife. An ear infection could be the culprit if your dog suddenly becomes aggressive in the presence of loud noises. he won't let me near him. The vets office called me back later yesterday and said that the doctor doesn't think it could be the shot of anitinflammatory she gave her as it should have mostly worn off by now, and doesn't know why Bella would all of a sudden act this way. If eating makes your dog grumpy, a dental issue may be the cause. Zeus (our new boy- 11 months old now - got him about a month and a half ago) was standing right behind Zoe checking to see if she was ok, he actually came running into the room when this all happened, he got there before we could even get out of bed. Our belief is as a community we can all learn from our combined. Aggression is a particularly real problem with big dogs. Personally, if I were you, I would get online and find a reputable dane rescue to take the pup. Be on the lookout for swelling or … She has an incontinence problem, so anymore than a few minutes of play or physical activity and she seems not to be able to control it when she lays down to rest. Your dog may seem nervous or fearful and seek out hiding places to isolate himself. It's only fair honestly, Life with a Great Dane is just so special. However, height isn’t the only thing that makes the Great Dane “great”: although friendly and gentle with children, these courageous dogs wouldn’t hesitate to protect their … 12 Best Dog Toys for Great Danes in 2021 Read More » Nov 11, 20 06:54 PM. He showed some signs of aggression toward another dog but was fine with the Great Dane/Bull Mastiff and Husky I had at home. Bella did it yesterday when we were all sitting on the porch, Bella was laying by my husband on one side of the porch, and I was totally on the other side of the porch (alot of space between us), Zoe goes to walk by in the middle(not close to Bella) to go inside and Bella jumps up, runs to her and attacks her for no reason! However, this one boy he just didn't really care for, for some reason. all about Great Danes Discussion Forum. I agree that it should be the puppy that goes if its between the two of them BUT I understand that you are thinking the 3 yo may be too much for you. They also sometimes experience changes in … in the past two days, he 'grumps' and cowers from me. Dog aggression is a major dog problem for owners. She is on meds for it, but she has been getting worse and I had to go to giving it to her 3 times a week instead of 2 times a week. Some Great Danes can be forceful and aggressive with dogs they don’t know. Like a case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the leash-aggressive dog is calm, cool, and downright polite when walking among people or around dogs … “I wouldn’t hit him hard; I would just keep him back,” he said. Bella didn't actually bite her or hurt her, but poor Zoe was shaking sooo bad I was afraid she would have a heart attack! ... Something like a thyroid issue will show sudden aggression. Then with our Oscar (boy boxer-rescue-& now he is gone to doggy heaven), he would be aggressive (I'm not sure he was too aggressive though, no biting or anything like that) around just 1 boy in our neighborhood. Ultimately, their acceptance of other pets in the home will have a lot to do with the individual dog and early socialization. I don't think waiting another day is in anyone's best interest. This page was generated at 04:22 PM. People that have had to give references and a home visit. Ok guys I need some feedback! They generally stand a couple inches shorter, and weigh between 110 and 140 pounds. I want to help you understand the causes of dog aggression, so you can overcome this dog problem. He bites hard and viciously my hands my feet my body and my clothes. The strong temperament. Your poor first dane has not had that adequate time. Thank you for your advice! Hello, SO sorry to hear that your dog is suddenly having aggression issues. He could have a medical issue causing him to be aggressive. he will knock things over to get away from me. She said she could give us some meds similar to prozac for people. I've tried to give him the attention. Like us, dogs have energy that demands release. On their hind legs, they may even tower over most people as well. If the issue is in your home, pay attention to what resources your dog may be guarding — things like access to you, a comfortable bed, food, toys, etc. While we consoled Zoe, we wrapped a blanket around her middle and my husband and I consoled her- we were both on our knees with Zoe in between us. Here are some places to start looking for a trainer and/or behaviorist: Although I hate it when the older dog is dumped for the younger one, it doesn't seem like your household is fit for the older guy who sounds like he may be too stressed in such a busy household. Sometimes the Great Dane aggression makes the dog to respond as biting. Personally, if I were you, I would get online and find a reputable dane rescue to take the pup. Housetraining and Feeding your Great Dane the right way will suddenly become easy and fun. I'm sorry you're struggling. Ask the vet office for behavioral advice whether they think it could be related to the medication or not. Known as the “Apollo of Dogs,” Great Danes remain one of the tallest dog breeds around. They will have pre-screened applicants on a waiting list waiting to adopt. Get a behaviorist involved. (knock on wood!!) A more aggressive disease, osteosarcoma quickly spreads and can be extremely painful for your Great Dane. There doesn't seem to be a certain time or reason to it. Most Great Danes are good with other family pets, but some are dominant or aggressive toward other dogs of the same sex. Your problems started when a pup was added and you need to work on stablizing the relationship with the kids and the older dog they all know. And the girls use to lay together, they now barely look at each other, there are times they will sniff each other and be fine but it's kinda a strained behavior, you know? It wouldn't be fair to the puppy to keep him. LOL!) Sometimes, a Dane is just naturally aggressive and growling and aggressive behavior towards other dogs or humans simply cannot be fixed. If this dog has this kind of temperament do not breed him leave it to a reputable breeder with the proper clearances. 5. my two year old great dane mix has suddenly become aggressive towards me? Things like GI pain and back pain can cause dogs to bite if they are hurting. I think if they had to choose, they would want to keep the pup only because he has not tried to bite, hurt, or do anything with an aggressive nature. She got some of the tests back yesterday but she wanted to do more research before telling us what else we can do for Zoe. It's not. 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