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Arlo

misscaine

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Meet Arlo! He is a DDB x Bullmastiff and is nearly 15wks old. I think he is a little stunner, and is certainly helping to fill the void that losing my last DDB left!
I can tell he is going to be a bit of a handful (I believe Bullmastiffs can be stubborn?) and although he is very chilled and laid back, there is also a hidden tyrant that makes an appearance at times!!
One problem I am having is with him trying to bully my 6yr old Border Terrier. He's a lot bigger than her of course, and although she plays with her own brother (my mums dog) and other pups / dogs, she is unwilling to take him on. He is intent on barging her into a corner or wherever and mouthing her. Has anyone else had such problems?
Anyway, I'll leave a few more pics of how he's grown.....
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dpenning

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Great looking boy! My Emma tries to play with her little sister who is about 12 pounds. Problem is her sister is not interested! Em will muzzle bump her to goad her into playing as it works with her brother who is also small. You just have to teach a good leave it.


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misscaine

New Member
Thank you dpenning, sounds like you know what I'm talking about! He is a little bit too rough though, and ends up with Violet (the terrier) baring her teeth, growling and physically shaking! Outside, however, it is a different story, with her running rings round him with a ball or stick! I'm having to separate them, which usually results in her choosing to go upstairs through the baby gate and that isn't fair.


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Iulicris88

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He's beautiful. I have 3 small dogs, about 10- 15 pounds, and they all refuse to play with my cc. It's kind of sad because he's actually very gentle, especially with the girls.
 

dpenning

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Thank you dpenning, sounds like you know what I'm talking about! He is a little bit too rough though, and ends up with Violet (the terrier) baring her teeth, growling and physically shaking! Outside, however, it is a different story, with her running rings round him with a ball or stick! I'm having to separate them, which usually results in her choosing to go upstairs through the baby gate and that isn't fair.


Charlotte

Snarling and growling is perfect, she is letting brother know she doesn't want to play. It is unfortunate she is shaking but it is new and they will work it out. I do have Emma free zones the little onEs can get to if they want some down time.
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misscaine

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Oh what a little cutie!
I am sure they will work it out, she absolutely adored Caine, my last giant. Thanks for the input.
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DennasMom

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Sounds normal... and sounds like baby in need of a guiding hand.

I would use these as perfect times to teach your puppy how to respect the wishes of other dogs. As soon as you see the terrier showing signs of discomfort, tell Arlo to "leave it" and have him go get a toy for the two of you to play with (tug is always a favorite around here). That way leaving the other dog alone doesn't result in an unhappy situation... and YOU get some puppy play time, too. :)

Outside, same thing... let them play at-will until one of them shows signs of being "done". Then help them end things peacefully and give them something else to do, to help end the activity on a happy note - like "ok pups, we're done... come get a snack!" and have some good chew treats available as a reward for a successful play time. That can also give you an opportunity to put Arlo in his crate to enjoy the treat, giving everyone some rest from keeping up with puppy. :)

Sure is a cutie!!!

...and stubborn???? Naw!!!! We call that being an "independent thinker" around here. HA!!