TrophyHusband 0 #1 July 24, 2008 recently we got word that a breeder of black standard poodles had three of them he couldn't sell and was looking to give them away so we took one. the problem is that my two golden retrievers are shunning her. i've never seen them act like this. the act as if she doesn't exist. the only time they even acknowledge her is when she gets too close to their food dishes, and even then they only growl enough to back her off instead of giving her the ass-kicking that they would give each other. people bring their dogs over here all the time and they've always been friendly and playful. why the hell are they doing this? can i do anything , or do i just have to wait for them to work it out? "Your scrotum is quite nice" - Skymama www.kjandmegan.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #2 July 24, 2008 How long has the new dog been home? Could be the other two feel he is invading their space, but for the others that come to visit, they know those are just visiting? I dunno. I don't even have a dog."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #3 July 24, 2008 Does she try to initiate any interaction with them? She is stunning by the way. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conundrum 1 #4 July 24, 2008 time to call Ceasar! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hungarianchick 0 #5 July 24, 2008 It's a poodle, what do you expect? On a serious note, I think your two goldens and your family are already a pack and the puppy is an invader in their eyes. Make sure she has her own food/water dish and bedding and the interactions with the two resident dogs are supervised until they accept her into the pack which should happen eventually. "I love cooking with wine. Sometimes I even put it in the food." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHusband 0 #6 July 24, 2008 we got her last friday. my in-laws have stayed for as long as 2 weeks with their shi-tzus and they played hard the whole time. "Your scrotum is quite nice" - Skymama www.kjandmegan.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHusband 0 #7 July 24, 2008 she tries, but they just turn away from her and walk away. its kinda sad. "Your scrotum is quite nice" - Skymama www.kjandmegan.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #8 July 24, 2008 Play with the poodle a bunch (and loudly) until the goldens get jealous. Spend a few days not giving the goldens attention except when they allow the poodle to be nearby. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHusband 0 #9 July 24, 2008 no way! i probably do everything wrong. at least i've established myself as pack leader though. "Your scrotum is quite nice" - Skymama www.kjandmegan.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHusband 0 #10 July 24, 2008 she has her own food and water and has picked a spot to sleep where the other dogs don't normally sleep. i would think that eventually she would be accepted, but it hasn't started yet. "Your scrotum is quite nice" - Skymama www.kjandmegan.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHusband 0 #11 July 24, 2008 i don't know if i can do that, i love playing with the goldens. i get down on the floor or go out in the yard and wrestle with them. it doesn't take long before my two oldest boys jump in and it turns into a big "kick daddy's ass" fest. its amazing how we can all mix it up like that and the 70 pound dogs don't hurt my 5-year-old or my 2-year-old. i've actually been going out of my way to favor my alpha dog, feeding her first, giving her extra attention, and giving her extra treats. maybe that's not the way to go. "Your scrotum is quite nice" - Skymama www.kjandmegan.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hungarianchick 0 #12 July 24, 2008 If you see any sign of aggression from your retrievers over food or toys put them in a "time out" by themselves, not together, and only allow them back when they are calm. After a while they should get the message that agression will get them nowhere, except the basement. As for the ignoring part make sure all three dogs are involved in supervised playtime with family to strengthen the bond between the members of the pack. "I love cooking with wine. Sometimes I even put it in the food." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #13 July 24, 2008 Quote she tries, but they just turn away from her and walk away. its kinda sad. They are probably just jealous and perhaps feeling shunned themselves. Like dad brought home a new dog, does he not like us anymore. They'll get used to each other. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,589 #14 July 24, 2008 You could try taking them for walks two at a time -- one Golden and the poodle, and then the other. Leave the third one at home. Or the same thing if there's a dog park anywhere close. Or just play with one golden and the poodle in the back yard. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 9 #15 July 24, 2008 One Piece of Advice.... Keep it away from PopsJumper. He hates dogs. He hates puppies. He hates childrens laughter. =========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHusband 0 #16 July 24, 2008 i'll try playing with them like that. unfortunately, with 3 small children walks are just not possible. "Your scrotum is quite nice" - Skymama www.kjandmegan.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #17 July 24, 2008 Give them time, they'll get the pack pecking order figured out eventually. It took a couple of months for our dogs to accept the greyhound as part of their pack when we got him. Now all three of them get upset if they are not all together all the time. Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #18 July 24, 2008 Tie a pork chop around her neck. Hey, it helped me as kid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hungarianchick 0 #19 July 24, 2008 Helped in what exactly, to be adopted by wolves? "I love cooking with wine. Sometimes I even put it in the food." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #20 July 24, 2008 I think it gave me a craving for Hungarian chicks. No, it made dogs want to play with me. So they said. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #21 July 24, 2008 She is sooo beautiful! I agree with Wendy's advice. Hopefully, when placed into the situation where each dog can interact with her individually, each one of them will begin to build a relationship and trust with her. Introduce the dogs to one another, but don't make a big deal out of it. Then, make sure to model what you want the other dog to do by letting the other dog know how special she is to you. Play with her and pet her, then play w/ both and pet both. Maybe the other dog will begin to copy your affections towards her. I hope it works out sooner, rather than later. Good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #22 July 24, 2008 Lemme guess: The golden retrievers are sitflyers, and the poodle is a bellyflyer? "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #23 July 24, 2008 Quote One Piece of Advice.... Keep it away from PopsJumper. He hates dogs. He hates puppies. He hates childrens laughter. that's just not true... He likes Karma... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #24 July 24, 2008 The poodle is probably a CReW dog. And the Goldens are swoop dogs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #25 July 24, 2008 Quote It's a poodle, what do you expect? On a serious note, I think your two goldens . No self respecting GR would be seen associating with a POOFy PoodleYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
