New puppies introduced- Dealing with multiple dogs?

New puppies introduced- Dealing with multiple dogs My question is concerning aggressive behaviors displayed as puppy play. Is it just what it is puppy play, or should I be stopping this sort of play? They each have their own kennel, they share toys and eat at specific times away from each other.

I live in house with 3 roomates, about 5 weeks ago I decided to get a puppy. Following my lead so did my 3 other roomates, it's a puppy kennel at my house. All 3 are already house trained and obey very well on leash, since each puppy has a different 'owner' they get their individual time as well as time together.

None of the dogs are overly aggressive and they each take their turn trying to be top dog. This is the behavior that scares me, biting, wrestling, barking, and toy stealing seem to be about all there is right now but I am concerned on even letting these 'puppy play' actions be allowed for fear that it might evolve into a much more physical acts of asserting dominance over each other. So do I let the puppies play or do I stop it?

Asked by wallyworld 61 months ago Similar questions: puppies introduced Dealing multiple dogs Pets > Dogs.

Similar questions: puppies introduced Dealing multiple dogs.

Let them play :) Dogs, as smart mammals, need to develop social skills. When puppies play they will learn how to interact with other dogs, get aware of theirs skills and limitations. They will also learn what is appropriate and what's not.

For example, dogs that have other dogs friends learn to control their bite strength faster and better. If you don't let them play, they still need to learn it and will use your furniture, hands, shoes, etc... to get their knowledge. Most of the time you should not intervene, as puppies will let know their partners if they are being too rude.Be aware that might be moments when you think that the game is going far beyond of the acceptable level, but keep in mind that strong personalities dogs have the need became leaders of their groups and if you stop them you will be frustrating them.

My recommendation is that unless they are actually hurting each other, you should stay out of their social training. As with everything with dogs, encourage good behavior among them and let them know what you don't like them to do. A lovely tone congratulation when they behave nice and a more angry statement when they fight each other should be enough.

Take care and say hi to the puppies from me. Regards, .

Puppies should be allowed to play together They need this play to determine who is dominant, as well as to learn how hard they can bite before it hurts the other puppy/you. The little yelps they let out are the "too hard" signal the puppies need to learn how to play bite. Sources: My knowledge .

Stop it before they get bigger and can hurt each other You have to be the "pack leader" and the only top dog. If you let this play continue now when it is cute, then when they are older they could actually hurt each other. Especially since they each have different owners and thus probably inconsistent rules and each wants to be "top dog" as you say.

I reccomend you watch Cesar Millans' Dog Whisperer on the discovery channel (also available on DVD) or get the Monks of New Skete book on puppy training.

It is the nature of most pack animals to have an alpha leader. I have a feeling that this is what is happening in your house. You and your roommates need to establish one of you to be the alpha in your "pack".

This behavior needs to be stopped NOW, or it will likely get much worse.

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