I've had Porkchop, English Bulldog, for one year and he's 2.5 yrs old, rescue out of KY. After arriving, I had him neutered. He got along with the 3 dogs initially. I have 2 standard size dachshunds, each 12 yrs old, that will snap at Porkchop when he bothers them and he runs away. He challenged my blind Dal, age estimated at 10-12 yrs, a few times and Adam put Pork down in a flash. (Adam might be blind but he's no slouch. He's put a pit bull down twice. He manages to roll them over on their backs.) In the last few months, Pork has been going after Adam while he sleeps or is just laying about and frequently. Sometimes it seems like he attacks when he sees Adam coming my way. Adam fights back but I break it up as quickly as possible as I don't want them hurting one another. Squirt bottle usually works. In the last few weeks as the attacks come every few days, Adam has been avoiding Pork at all costs. He no longer comes to the TV room at night, stays in his upstairs room most of the time. If he was human, I'd say he's depressed. I love the Spotty Man and hate to see him go through this. He was also a rescue, found at age 2, blind and starving in the boonies. One thing I will change-Pork sits on the chair with me in the evenings. I'll stop allowing that.
Questions: Is this the younger dog trying to dominate the older dog? Sensing Adam is getting weaker? Jealous that Adam comes near me? Pork doesn't bother the wiener dogs. Some folks have said I should let them fight it out to which I don't agree. That may cost a lot in vet bills. Is there anything I can do to put a stop to these attacks?
Thank you in advance for any advice.
Questions: Is this the younger dog trying to dominate the older dog? Sensing Adam is getting weaker? Jealous that Adam comes near me? Pork doesn't bother the wiener dogs. Some folks have said I should let them fight it out to which I don't agree. That may cost a lot in vet bills. Is there anything I can do to put a stop to these attacks?
Thank you in advance for any advice.