My New adopted dog is Growling at my old dog?

We just adopted a 5 year old male fixed wiener dog (Albert). He was abandoned by his last owners has been living with foster owners for the last 7 months, until we just recently adopted him. Just to be clear the foster owners didn't give him to us for behavior reasons, it just wasn't a permanent situation. He is very sweet listens and walks very well. But when Smokey (Old dog 2 year old male wiener not fixed) like say hops on him or if Albert has a bone he growls and snaps at smokey how do we curve this problem?My New adopted dog is Growling at my old dog?
Jealousy maybe territorial?My New adopted dog is Growling at my old dog?
Albert is just trying to put the younger dog in his place. You need to recognize who is the alpha dog and stick to it. Smokey doesnt know whats wrong from right with the new dog and he needs to learn. If you feel that Albert is getting overly you must correct the behaviour and allow smokey to become alpha dog. Albert is just warning him and you should allow him to do so unless you fear for smokeys safety i would suggest a trainer. Speak to your vet about getting smokey fixed that could also be a factor.My New adopted dog is Growling at my old dog?
First by old I'm sure you mean you first dog? since 2 yrs is not old at all. He is being very territorial and may have some food aggression. Best way be firm and be the boss!! Don't allow this behavior. Take the bone away and play with his food when he is eating our it will get worse. Slowing introduce the dogs together by 2 ppl holding one dog and bring close for interaction in small sessions. Lastly, neuter the 2yr old dog so there is no hormonal/dominance issues.

good luck, have fun!My New adopted dog is Growling at my old dog?
Stop Smokey from "hopping on him".



Feed them separately. If one dog has a bone and the other tries to take it from him, what do you expect him to do? It sounds like you are allowing Smokey to bully him.



Walk them together - that helps a lot with bonding.