the girls aren't getting along

[Cincy'sMom]

Originally posted by Shelteez2
Oh and a tip for breaking up dogs fights (even reaching in for a collar can still put you at risk) reach from behind and link your hands together under the belly and pull apart by going straight backwards then zig zag from side to side as you go back. You zig zag to prevent the dog from trying to turn and get at you. This of course works when you have two people (one for each dog). Hopefully though you won't have to do that again.

Good luck!!

Water can also be good for this...it will usually startte the dogs long enough you can get a hold of them and keep them apart.

[tikeyas_mom]

Originally posted by Cincy'sMom
Water can also be good for this...it will usually startte the dogs long enough you can get a hold of them and keep them apart.

thats a great idea!!! next time my dogs fight i am going to sprey them!..

[binka_nugget]

You've already recieved great advice so all I can add is, good luck!

My boys went through this a few months ago. It was heck trying to figure it out but we finally got it. The spray bottle worked wonders along with cans filled with peanuts.

[lovemyshiba]

**Update**

I just wanted to let you all in on what's been going on here.
Thank you all so much for the advice.

The girls are getting along now, so well.

When toys are out, if Jada even lets out one tiny little grumble, the toys are gone. She ruins the fun for everyone
Both girls get their love and attention, just separately.
I've started to take Abbey for walks--just her and I, so she has her special mommy time.
Jada goes for rides (she's the only one who doesn't get carsick)--that's her special time.
When Jada gets too wound up, she goes into a time out, on the other side of the gate for about 10 or 15 minutes--we leave a bed over there for her, and she usually just lays down.

When they go toward each other, Abbey rolls over on her back now, instead of trying to challenge her.

As a precaution, they are never left together unsupervised. If I have to run downstairs to switch the laundry, one of them has to come with me. When I take a bath, Jada goes on the other side of the gate. When I go to grab the mail, or start my car, same thing.

I know they aren't ever going to be completely trustworthy together, but it has made everyone happier the way things are going.

[micki76]

That's great news, Emily! It sounds like Abbey finally knows her place in the pack That should make things a lot easier from now on!

[captain]

Emily,

That is great news ........... alot of work for you, but GR8 news!!

[Cincy'sMom]

I'm glad you have been able to figure out what works Our dogs get along terrific, but they all still get their turns being "alone" with one or both of us. Maybe they know, maybe they don't, we we like doing it for them!