Becky
Well-Known Member
A litte history.
I have a 5 yr old neutered male Dachshund, Ray. I've owned him since he was 9 months old and he's been neutered since he was 1 yr. He's been the only dog here for the past 3 years or so.
A month ago, I got a 3 yr old neutered male Dachshund, Leonard. Leonard had just been neutered. He's been non aggressive. Ray also seems to be non aggressive and also seems to enjoy the company.
Both have house access to only my laundry room and kitchen area. Leonard has been kept in a wire pen in the kitchen when in the house since his arrival as I did not trust the two together in a small space. That's worked well. Being typical dogs, they both want each others toys, but I've kept the dogs and their toys separated.
I have a large fenced yard, about 1/2 acre, and after a few days of Lenoards arrival, both dogs have been out together in the yard when the weather is nice. Both spend a lot of time squirrel chasing and all seemed well until yesterday.
I came to the house from the barn and discovered that they had been in a fight. I didn't see or hear it, so I have no idea what they were fighting about. I bathed both to get the smell off. Neither had any real injuries.
But, since then, Ray has been watching Leonard, circling his pen and keeping an eye on him. It appears that Ray was the dominant dog in their fight. He's lightened up some today, but I'm not letting them together.
Ray also did something he's never done. I put some dirty laundry on the floor of the laundry room this morning. Turned around to see Ray hiking his leg and peeing on it. That is unacceptable behavior!
So, I need some good advice on how to get these two dogs back together again and keep Ray from marking in the house!
I have a 5 yr old neutered male Dachshund, Ray. I've owned him since he was 9 months old and he's been neutered since he was 1 yr. He's been the only dog here for the past 3 years or so.
A month ago, I got a 3 yr old neutered male Dachshund, Leonard. Leonard had just been neutered. He's been non aggressive. Ray also seems to be non aggressive and also seems to enjoy the company.
Both have house access to only my laundry room and kitchen area. Leonard has been kept in a wire pen in the kitchen when in the house since his arrival as I did not trust the two together in a small space. That's worked well. Being typical dogs, they both want each others toys, but I've kept the dogs and their toys separated.
I have a large fenced yard, about 1/2 acre, and after a few days of Lenoards arrival, both dogs have been out together in the yard when the weather is nice. Both spend a lot of time squirrel chasing and all seemed well until yesterday.
I came to the house from the barn and discovered that they had been in a fight. I didn't see or hear it, so I have no idea what they were fighting about. I bathed both to get the smell off. Neither had any real injuries.
But, since then, Ray has been watching Leonard, circling his pen and keeping an eye on him. It appears that Ray was the dominant dog in their fight. He's lightened up some today, but I'm not letting them together.
Ray also did something he's never done. I put some dirty laundry on the floor of the laundry room this morning. Turned around to see Ray hiking his leg and peeing on it. That is unacceptable behavior!
So, I need some good advice on how to get these two dogs back together again and keep Ray from marking in the house!