Huge fight

[Cob-Web]

Has it been warm today, Gill ? It has here, and there was more argy-bargy than normal at Agility tonight; the weather/heat seems to affect some dogs quite badly 

[*Jay*]

No, been freezing 

[Cazzie]

I had 4 huge Male Labs fighting tonight at the kennels, its an awful thing to see but Cazzie the referee stepped in and took control  , some dogs just have a thing for others as the big male dog that started it kept trying to have another go, it was poor Dram he picked on to start with then    another 2 joined in  . The situation soon calmed down thank goodness 

[suzysu]

Oh I am sorrry for you Gill .I know how upset I felt when mine had a scrap and it was nowhere near as bad as yours  I really hope you can get some help and things sort themselves out ..sending you lots of luv and hugs x

[Hurtwood Dogs]

OH Gill, I've only just seen this.. so sorry for you and your boys. It sounds so upsetting, really hope things start to calm down soon.


Hannah xxx

[CraftySam]

I missed your original post Gill, so I'd no idea they'd had their first fight. 

I'm really sorry, I know I'd hate it if mine faught.  Hopefully the behaviourist will have some ideas that will help.

[Letichia]

Aww Gill im really sorry to hear that they have had a fight, hope they are both ok.
I know exactly how you feel, a lab started a fight with Scoobie not so long ago and Scoobie fought back as well, but this was a massive lab and it got Scoobs by the neck and he sunk his teeth in. Scoobs had blood everywhere and i was in tears as well.

So sorry to hear about Disney and Aspen

[Tasha]

so sorry that things have gone like this.  Would be a real pity if you had to rehome one of them but sadly sometimes thats the only answer, hope having the chop helps the situation.

[clairep4]

I've only just read this thread, how awful for you Gill. I'm so sorry that they are not getting on. I wonder what it is that's causing it - maybe since the first big scrap when they were onlead they are now alot more nervous of each other on the lead?  I know my two really pick up on each other so much and it's more pronounced onlead.

My two rarely have a cross word but last week Zorro really went for Bella because she was moving around (actually trying to leave the room) and he had a scrap of hide chew - it's the first time they've had anything like a proper scrap, he just hurled himself at her (he's a year old but neutered) and that was bad enough (no blood, just two very upset dogs for a while).

I really hope you can get to the bottom of whatever it is - it must be so horrible for you at the moment. 

[Sheryl]

Sorry to hear this.

[Victoria]

Hi Gill

How is Aspen today?  Have you spoken to the behaviourist?

[lexi]

Sorry to hear this Gill.

I tried to jolly him along and distract him but he just launched himself at Aspen and the pair just let rip at each other (great wake up call for the people living in said street  ).

I believe that if you're going to try and distract them it's got to be with a sharp, loud noise, something that's going to really startle them.
I've got to the point where I can literally feel the aggression coming on and I try and nip it in the bud by bascically letting Byron know that there are limits and I won't tolerate any extreme aggression. It seems to be working - touch wood!

What advice has the behaviourist given you?

[cdpops]

Hi What an awfull time you have been experiencing. I do hope things have calmed down and Aspen has recovered ok.
Claire

[Tasha]

how are the boys getting on gill???

[*Jay*]

Sorry for not updating sooner but still havent managed to get hold of the behaviourist. There have been a few growly incidents towarsd each other but it hasn't come to anything. Aspen is fine and his wound is healing well. They are curled up together on the sofa right now 

Edited to add that they have had another one tonight. They were at it for a few minutes before I managed to split them up and Disney was bleeeding from his mouth    Vegas had pinned Aspen to the ground for trying to nick his precious ball and Aspen squealed then Disney just ran in and set about him. If I can't get hold of this lady on Monday, I am going to have to try someone else