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i have two un neutered male small breed dogs, one is 15 months old the other is 20 months old, they usually get along great, but i have a female mini-pinn who is now 8 months old and in heat, and my two male dogs are at each others throats..litterally. this has resultrd in an accidental dog bite to me which required a trip to the e.r. they can't even be in the same room with each other. if they see each other one starts snarling and growling and then the fight is on unless we can get them under control.. its so bad that the youngest dog went into the bedroom where i had just let the oldest dog out of and he started growling and snarling like the other dog was still in the room. will neutering them stop this aggressive behavior

• Experienced Advisor Rosie Barclay says:

  May 22nd, 2009 at 07:20 AM

  Male dogs tend to challenge each other over females so its no surprise that both dogs want a chance to mate. Neutering all the dogs should decrease the fighting as long as the fighting is sex led. They are also both maturing and this could be a coincidence. If neutering does not help then seek the advice from a qualified accredited pet behaviour counsellor. Your vet will be able to refer you to one in your area.

  Meanwhile keep them apart until the bitch has finished and get the male dogs castrated first. Do not punish the dogs as this may make things worse. Remain calm keep the dogs exercised and having fun.

  Hope this helps

  Rosie Barclay

   

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•   Suzy Small says:

  May 22nd, 2009 at 08:49 AM

  Perhaps in the meantime you could get someone to help look after your boys or maybe board them in a kennel till her season is over? that way there will be less risk to you and to them.

  You cannot board her as being in a kennel full of dogs will make it worse for them.

  Make sure she is never unsupervised as 2 strong lads vying for her attention and getting physical might be a little too much for her.

  Let me know how you get on

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•   John White says:

  May 24th, 2009 at 01:38 AM

  I largely agree with Rosie on this topic.  I think neutering would be great, and the sooner the better.  All you end up with is a healthier, more stable animal.  You cannot stop this primal notion in your male dogs.  If someone offers to do this, clutch your money and run!  Keep them seperate until she is out of heat.  Having her spayed would not be bad, either.  I also agree with her theory on maturing.  The males will decide on their pack order.  This is usually not incredibly aggressive behavior, but rather a series of dominant acts.  You would see something called posturing, or one dog placing his head across the other dog's back or shoulders.  If they are attempting to injure each other, I would think it is directly related to your bitch being in heat.  Remember; if you must break up a fight, you need two people, and you should grab them by the hind legs and walk backwards.

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