Chula Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 Chula finally got tired of my friends collie mix nipping at her and they got in a fight. We split it up and there were no visible injuries but it was definitely a fight. Can they end up getting along? Jolene is a sweet dog but she does bite when she plays and Chula ignored it for a long time, but when she gave the warning snap, Jolene just went back at her and it turned into a skirmish. It was at the dog park so it might have been escalated by the presence of other dogs, but it's really important to me that they find a way to tolerate each other. Any tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #5 Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 Your clue to this is in your first sentence "...there were no visible injuries but it was definitely a fight." Jolene may be the sweetest little rascal, but when Chula's had her fill of "cute" she's going to object - which she did. If there was no blood, it was simply Chula saying "I've had enough of this bitch! Stop it!" I know that in the middle of one of these, it's hard to stop and see if there's any damage or not, emotions are running high and all you want to do is get the dogs apart and make sure they're safe. The best I can suggest, if Jolene listens to you, is what I do here. Avalanche likes to play; Sasha, not so much. I've had a couple of skirmishes in the living room where Sasha was saying "I've had enough, leave me alone!" Since Avalanche will listen to me, even when he's hyper, even when he doesn't really want to all I have to do is yell (I kinda get a little loud!) "Okay, enough!" He may push his luck a little but a simple "Enough!" normally tones it down ... In your case, though, I'd see if I could interrupt the biting play before or as soon as it starts - let her know that it's not acceptable; even a dense Collie will figure out that Chula's not happy and you're not happy and maybe she'd better "cool it"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 Our two spar every once in awhile. Like Al, we usually, in a raised voice, say , "knock it off!" For the most part, they get along fine, and the spats they have had, seem to do well toward setting the boundaries for what is acceptable and what is not acceptable. Only once was there any blood, and it was mine. Got my finger split open trying to separate them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chula Posted December 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 I think maybe we shouldn't have them together at the dog park. They've done ok together when they're in the back yard, I think the hyper tense environment at the dog park isn't good for them. Since all the dogs circle when a skirmish breaks out it doesn't allow them to work it out on their own. Jolene follows Chula around barking and herding Chula, which she doesn't do with other dogs. Chula does not like to be chased, and Jolene nips at her butt and heels. Chula doesn't start fights, but she will defend herself. For how sweet she is, Jolene sure is a mean little thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 Yeah I think they can still get along and I agree with the others. Trust me Kodiak and Nikko has had their share of fights but the get over it quickly. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny_Caity Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 Oh they definitely can, our 3 have pulled chunks of fur out of each other, then 2 seconds later they're sleeping on each other. It's going to be a different relationship with them not living together, but Nika has a Labrador friend called Bess, and those two have some real 'cat fights', but they never fall out for very long My only suggestion would be to nip Jolene's actions in the bud before they annoy Chula. Whether she's your dog or not, the owner shouldn't have a problem with you taking actions to prevent Chula defending herself again. - Caity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyGuerl Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Meeka and larka get into it every so often..scary stuff too..but are really the best of friends and so close..they just get on each other's nerves once in a while and got to show each other who is boss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kells xx Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Echo and Darwin used to fight a lot... Drawing blood and fighting for silly things.... We moved house and they had more space and stopped... They are the best of friends now Sent from my Windows Phone 8S by HTC using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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