My two male Bostons suddenly fighting...Help!

[Karen]

Have them both on a leash and take them for a walk together, and see how they do. Adrenaline doesn't last that long in the system, you can't believe everything you read online. If it did, they'd still both be hyper and antsy ... which I am guessing they are not. This isn't like introducing a new dog, you need not do it on "neutral territory" - you just need to be in control of the situation, which by having them both leashed, you will be.

[buttercup132]

I would be doing it on neutral territory considering it was probably a dominance fight.
Karen after a fight the situation should be treated like a new dog and starting over.

Have someone else with you and walk them together.
Dont let them sniff or be in contact with each other until the walk is over.
I would also try and go for a long walk at least 30 minutes so they are decently worn out.
When you let them meet do it out front of your house if you can on the sidewalk or the road.
Remain calm, no tension on the leash but at the same time be prepared for them to fight. I really doubt they will as like I said it sounds like dominance not dog aggression.

[prairiebiscuit]

Many thanks again...The dogs are still separated, and I have scheduled a visit with the local 'dog whisperer' (with excellent recommendations on 'treating' overly aggressive dogs) who will help introduce the dogs.

Will update you guys next week on how it went)

In the meantime, if you have any other ideas/suggestions, don't hesitate to shoot them my way!

[beeniesmom]

Hi I have 2 bostons as well (aren't they the best dogs!). Beenie is female 7, Frankie is male, 6, both fixed. The dominant dog had always been Beenie (smaller female) until Frankie got to be about 2 years old and 7-8 lbs heavier than Beenie. It's strange, when we visit my MIL, Beenie seems to take over as dominant dog at her house. She steals Frankies food and 'puts him in his place' if he starts barking. It's really strange to see the dinamics of the relationship depending on where we are. I hope your two quit fighting. Let us know how the dog whisperer training goes.