November 3, 2008
How do I get my siberian Husky/German Shepard mix dog to get along with my English Bulldog?
Hi, I have had my siberian german shepard mix dog named Thor for four weeks now, he is about three years old from what the receptionist told me, they have no histery left about Thor, he is very friendly and has tall legs and the coloring of a siberian husky and the face of a german shepard, Thor is territorial twards my four year old english bulldog chopper, but they are both always being supervised when they are together out side because when Chopper gets near Thor he snaps at him so I keep chopper inside the house in his crate in my bedroom and I keep Thor outside in the shade chained up to a metal stake cemented in the ground. I try to get Thor to get along with Chopper but is doesn't seem to work and I try to get Thor to talk more because I heard these dogs talk a whole lot I have also got the both of them to sit if anyone could give me some pointers I would very much appreciate it and thank you for your time.
Neutering them would help make them less aggressive.
Talk to a dog psychologist. It sounds as though you need professional help here, Is there a dog training school near you?
Try contacting this lady, she seems to know what she is talking about. I looked up the page about fighting dogs for you, there is a contact section at the top of the page. Good luck.
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You could call a dog trainer to help with agressivness or it's just going to get worse, if things don't start to work out you may have to get rid of one before you or the other dog gets hurt.
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Neutering them would help make them less aggressive.
Talk to a dog psychologist. It sounds as though you need professional help here, Is there a dog training school near you?
Try contacting this lady, she seems to know what she is talking about. I looked up the page about fighting dogs for you, there is a contact section at the top of the page. Good luck.
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http://www.naturaldogtraining.info/problems_fighting.html
Dogs that are older don't seem to adjust to other dogs coming into their territory. Dogs are very territorial and are much more so if they are unneutered. You don't say if these two are neutered or not. If they are not, please have them neutered as soon as possible. Neutered dogs don't have the aggression that unneutered dogs have due to the decreased male hormones. They are also happier and healthier dogs.
Also, it is very cruel to chain any dog up. It is much better to enclose a dog inside some sort of pen or yard than it is to chain or limit a dogs ability to move around. This could also be causing the aggression. The dog that's chained is not a happy dog I can guarantee that. He is isolated and restricted. Wouldn't you be pissed off if someone did that to you? Think about it!
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My dog has a similar problem with other dogs. I had to work for weeks before I could trust him with my other dogs. He is a rottie x shep called Troy and didn't get on with my other dogs. However I know Troy likes toys so I got my mum to bring my older golden retriever Max out on a lead and to face away from Troy.
I had got Troy really into a game of tug (he is on the lead) with a sqeaky toy before Max came out he stopped playing and barked at him. I stood my ground and Max ignored Troy as he's bombproof. With the sqeaker I got Troy to start playing again and when we were back into the game my mum walked out of the garde with Max. We did this a few times over a few days for longer amounts of time and then inside the house. I had to do it with my 2 older dogs and I didn't have to do anything with my youngest as Troy got the idea that other dogs = fun. After lots more work I can leave them together.
Troy had issues as a rescue dog. He was protective of the house and my family but we never let him get away with bad habbits from the start. I guess what I am trying to say is that if you really want it to work get help from a good trainer / behaviourist and any friends with mega bombproof dogs. Is it just your dog he won't get on with? If so try and get Thor to relate good things with Chopper - like food or toys - whatever Thor likes most but don't make either dog jealous. If Chopper is comforatble - let Thor have all the fuss but only if he is being good (not showing agression).
Keeping Thor on a chain outside is not really fair and the more you avoid the situation the longer it could take to correct. I don't know the exact circumstances in how you got Thor or what exactly they are doing (nipping or full on fighting) but maybe for the safety of yourself and the two dogs you should consider giving Thor back or rehoming? I may be wrong - it may not be THAT bad.
Best of luck and I hope it all works out ok.
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