What can I do about Bucky??

[Gregswife]

Bucky and Sadie have always fought some - but lately the situation is escalating. I think that, for so long, he just put up with her biting on him and bothering him but for the past few months, he has decided that wasn't working out for him and has gotten more aggressive. He has tried numerous times to bite me and did get me good last week. He has started marking all over the house. He normally loves the groomer and I know she does not mistreat him but when he was there today, she called me and said they were having trouble with him being very aggressive and trying to bite them, then when we picked him up, we were charged with a "hard to handle" fee. I don't blame her at all for that and feel bad that he acted that way with her. He is healthy, so it isn't a health issue. When he marks, we have tried telling him "NO" and taken him to his pad, but it isn't about him having to potty. He marked on the wall as soon as we walked into the groomers today also. He will watch us clean up the spot and then immediately go back and mark it again. He isn't such a joy to have around right now and I just don't know what to do. I know that I am probably going to have to go to belly bands but I really do not want to have to constantly be changing pads. Plus that doesn't deal with the aggression....

[lilybellesmom]

Cheryl, I'm sorry about Bucky. I don't have a male baby, but I know that when I first brougt LB home it was quite an adjustment for Kira, she's been the baby for 5 years and here comes this white ball of fluff biting and running all over her. Kira regressed a bit, but with time and some retraining plus assurance that Kira is my number 1 baby she overcame a lot of it. She still whines but not as much.

I know that you've done all you can to protect the both of them and so just to let you know it's nothing you have done.

I know I'm not helping much here, I just wanted to show some support. I'm sure there are others that may be able to help you.

Good luck Cheryl :grouphug:

[maltesemum]

Oh Cheryl, i dont know what to do :(

Have they had professional training?

[I Found Nemo]

:mad: Nemo has started to Mark also, he is driving me nuts.I bought the stuff to spray and he just finds another spot.. I don't know why all of a sudden, I clean it up fast, cause if Nick finds out he will flip.. I need help to with this, sometimes he marks on his own bed also:confused:
Cher I dont know why all of a sudden Nemo and Bucky would mark, I know how annoying this is:mad:
Im surprised after all this time Bucky would be annoyed by Sadie.. Maybe he is just getting older and his patience is getting tested.If I doesns't improve I guess training is what you can do.I am sure there must be some things you can try.. I dont have 2 dogs so off course I am no help:( What else is new,maybe you can give Bucky like time-outs:confused: my kids laughed at me when I did that, but maybe Bucky wont laugh at you and respond well?


I know I haven't helped but let me know , if you have found a solution:smlove2:

[maltesemum]

have you had them checked out for a urine infection? some dogs who mark out of the blue need to be checked for this!

[I Found Nemo]

have you had them checked out for a urine infection? some dogs who mark out of the blue need to be checked for this!
:( He has been doing it for 2 weeks now:( I read somewhere else someone else's dog too has started out of the blue.Im going to call the vet tomorrow.I mean he still goes on the pee-pads:confused: so why would he start this out of the blue.... I watch him now every minute..

[mikeysmom]

Wow Cheryl this is really weird. I don't have any answers, but do wish you the best of luck in figuring it out and getting these things to stop. What worries me the most is, Bucky bit you. That's not a good thing and should never have happened, and hopefully won't happen again. I had a biting Cocker Spaniel once and believe me it was no fun. He became so aggressive mean and totally out of control we had to have him put down. No no no, I'm not at all suggesting this will be the case with Bucky, but I do know that once they start biting, you're in trouble. I hope you find the solution and get this aggression stoped now!!!! Good luck.

[Kanga]

Oh Cheryl I am so sorry.

I am so afraid of this happening when Scrappy get his sister that I am going over the top with the NILIF program (nothing in life is free) Even to the extent when his daddy is going to take him out he runs to me to ask if he can go :)

If this is just happening now though, perhaps, Bucky has a sore spot somewhere and maybe needs a checkup at the vet :confused:

I do hope you get to the bottom of this ... I feel badly for you

:grouphug:

[Gregswife]

Thanks guys - Elaine, I did take him to the vet when he started the marking and he was given a clean bill of health - she said that, in her opinion, there really isnt much you can do about it. Andrea, I feel for you, it is so frustrating, especially when he gives you "that look" while you are cleaning it up and then goes right back to the same spot and does it again. We actually did try "time outs" but he would come out of pen and immediately go mark again. Brenda, I know you weren't suggesting we put him down, so don't even worry about that. You're right - it is no fun - he had tried several times before to bite me but I stopped him in time and told him "no" and gave him a time out. Last week, both of my hands were busy trying to get Sadie's collar off and he saw his chance and sunk his teeth in. Laurie, thanks for the support. Sadie has been here for 10 months so I don't know if his aggression towards her, and now me and other people will change. In the beginning, things were much more peaceful. There are times when I just want to cover my ears and cry.

[Gregswife]

Bren, he did get a check-up and everything was fine. I personally think that he'd had all he was going to take from Sadie and started fighting back and it is just aimed at everyone now. He tried it with Greg and he just grabs his snout and holds it closed until Bucky settles down. That doesn't work for me because my body doesn't move nearly as fast as hubby's and as soon as he snaps at me, he will run and keep running, I really think he knows that I can't do stairs quickly or move fast. When we were comng out of the groomers, there was a St. Bernard going in - Bucky usually likes all other dogs, likes to play, but as soon as he saw that dog, he went berzerk, standing up on his rear legs and pawing at the air and growling and barking and pulling on his leash. He isn't an old dog, he is 3 weeks younger than Nemo. On the days when my fibro is acting up and I am having a lot of body pain and trouble functioning, it really gets to me when that behaviour starts. Okay, sorry to whine, but you are all my friends and I feel I can say whatever is on my mind....

[I Found Nemo]

Bren, he did get a check-up and everything was fine. I personally think that he'd had all he was going to take from Sadie and started fighting back and it is just aimed at everyone now. He tried it with Greg and he just grabs his snout and holds it closed until Bucky settles down. That doesn't work for me because my body doesn't move nearly as fast as hubby's and as soon as he snaps at me, he will run and keep running, I really think he knows that I can't do stairs quickly or move fast. When we were comng out of the groomers, there was a St. Bernard going in - Bucky usually likes all other dogs, likes to play, but as soon as he saw that dog, he went berzerk, standing up on his rear legs and pawing at the air and growling and barking and pulling on his leash. He isn't an old dog, he is 3 weeks younger than Nemo. On the days when my fibro is acting up and I am having a lot of body pain and trouble functioning, it really gets to me when that behaviour starts. Okay, sorry to whine, but you are all my friends and I feel I can say whatever is on my mind....
Your not whining your frustrated and I don't blame you, it's alot of work and a pain in the a$$:D
I don't know why his behavior would change like this? I really don't know what to tell you. I mean the vet said he was healthy, so I am just as confused as you are..
ANDREA~
And yes you are our friends and one of my closest so you can say whatever you want whenever you want to:D

[Kanga]

Oh dear Cheryl I am sorry to read that....

Vent away gosh I have had my share and you have all be patient with me.

A suggestion of what works for me ........Have you tried a squirt bottle? All I have had to say for the past 2 years is "squirt" and Scrappy immediately stops what he is doing,

A fine needle spray aimed at the rump with a "no bark" or in your case "no bite" does work. Don't make a game of it though. Mean business when you say it.

I looked thru the snippets I have saved lol and found this tip for marking......

cover the legs of furniture or the spots with alfoil :confused: the article said that when they go to pee the spray on the alfoil makes a noise which acts as a deterrent. :confused: Worth a try. :)

If he is being too dominate and protective of Sadie maybe you could ship Sadie to me :D

[Gregswife]

Bren, the problem isn't that he is being protective of Sadie, they are more "I would like to tear her apart" episodes, then he can't seem to control his rage so turns on whoever is close. Believe me I have wondered if shipping her somewhere would help and give me some peace in my own home again but hubby is not having that. They are his babies. Bren, we have tried the water bottle, it became a game with Bucky to see if he could do whatever he wasn't supposed to be doing and get away before I grabbed the bottle. Maybe I should just be grabbing a bottle of rum - he would still be acting up but I might not care when I was finished...

[Kanga]

Bren, the problem isn't that he is being protective of Sadie, they are more "I would like to tear her apart" episodes, then he can't seem to control his rage so turns on whoever is close. Believe me I have wondered if shipping her somewhere would help and give me some peace in my own home again but hubby is not having that. They are his babies. Bren, we have tried the water bottle, it became a game with Bucky to see if he could do whatever he wasn't supposed to be doing and get away before I grabbed the bottle. Maybe I should just be grabbing a bottle of rum - he would still be acting up but I might not care when I was finished...

Oh blast. yeah a stiff drink seems the way to go lol Or a dog behaviorist who will do it in your home so they see exactly what is going on and help you to retrain him. Fortunately Bucky is only young so there is hope for him.

I have read somewhere that some dogs do need to be the one and only :( Do you think this may be the case with Bucky?


It is my biggest fear that Scrappy may turn out to be one of them :fainted:
I would be devastated if I thought I had ruined his world by bringing another dog into his haven.

Can you take a video of him when he is acting up so the behaviorist can view it in case Bucky is a gentleman when the expert is there.:)

Gosh I wish you well. This is the last thing you need when it is important for you to be stress free.:ittykiss:

[dogloverx4]

Is Bucky neutered ? , male dogs can hit adolescence and become a little feisty . I am honestly shocked when people's dogs don't get along . I've added rescues , puppies , foster dogs and dog sat strange animals and NOT 1 fight . You might need to seek some anxiety medication from your vet . Sarah

[Gregswife]

Sarah, yes, he was neutered a little over a year ago, when he 7 months old. This behaviour is about 3 months old and is going on all day every day. He is now a little over 1 1/2....any suggestions....

[Chloeandj]

I have no idea :confused: If it were me I would seek out a trainer to come to your home. We did this in the past with a large rottweiler we had. Only one session and it worked wonders for everyone!

[Gregswife]

Thanks agai guys. I guess I will have to look into getting a trainer here. Well, my kitchen remodel begins today - otherwise I would never be up at this ungodly hour. They are supposed to be here around 8:00. How compulsive am I - I scrubbed the kitchen floor last night just so they can come and rip it out!!!

[I Found Nemo]

Thanks agai guys. I guess I will have to look into getting a trainer here. Well, my kitchen remodel begins today - otherwise I would never be up at this ungodly hour. They are supposed to be here around 8:00. How compulsive am I - I scrubbed the kitchen floor last night just so they can come and rip it out!!!
LOL..I do the same thing.I used to clean my whole house before the cleaning lady came:confused: My husband and kids thought I was nuts:D well they still think I'm nuts :D