I have 3 dogs and one is aggressive towards one of the dogs. What should I do?

How well was your bulldog socialised as a youngster other than with your pugs? I would recommend taking him to training classes which will allow him to socialise with other dogs in a controlled manner.

I have 2 dogs a lab and a lab cross. My lab is 6 my labX is 7. They fight sometimes but once I found common ground it seems to be much better so I make sure they listen to me and know only a certain level is accepted. Growling is not accepted. Showing teeth is not accepted. Biting is not accepted. They don’t get rough anymore I always protect anything from getting to that level.

The oldest dog may be the weakest so they go after that energy so you need to protect the weak energy. When they go after him stand your ground and say no until they back off. When they back off leave it. That’s all I do, sometimes it will seem like your getting up and down, up and down, but with your persistence they will get it.

All three dogs will get in an argument and then the bulldog will go after the oldest male pug
An argument? Are the dogs talking with barks and growls? Are they nipping?

A dog fight=blood.

Dog communication=barks, growls, tails, ears and posturing.

A general rule is that dogs that are well exercised are better companions.

Are all of your dogs neutered/spayed?

Just like people, not all dogs will like certain other dogs.
I’d go for a personal, professional trainer to evaluate and work with the dog, but…I would make the safety and happiness of my original pets the priority.

I just went through this with a stray female cat my daughter found. We had her vetted and spayed but after a month it was clear she was not going to accept my very sweet and docile 2 yr. old female kitty. She now lives with my daughter and her boyfriend and it is working out fine. I really liked the kitty but no way was I going to sacrifice my cats happiness and safety in her own home for a newcomer.

Animals, just like people don’t come with guarantees and, as sad as it can be sometimes, we must make hard choices.

I think your obligation is to your older dog first and foremost of all.

My bigger dog (a rescue) has infrequent episodes of scary aggression toward the little dog. It’s always over toy possession. Usually they love each other and the little dog sleeps on top of the big guy. I always monitor them with toys and one sharp yell from me, the big dog drops to the ground and looks contrite. He’s been very well trained for voice commands.

We have a similar issue between a Pit and Chihuahua who joined my Pommeranian. We have gates that keep two of the dogs in the kitchen with a dog door to the backyard while the third dogs stays in the main part of the house with bathroom breaks to the front yard

Did you have two dogs that knew each other before the addition of the third?

@SpatzieLover Yes, all the dogs are neutered/spayed

@Neizvestnaya Two of the dogs did know each other before the addition of the third.

@lbus1229: Is the aggressor one of the original two? I ask because our pit and chi were a team before they came to live with my pom. Whenever the chi plays with my pom, the pit gets worked up as if the chi might be hurt and so she attacks my pom and has tried to kill him twice.

We keep our dogs separated not to chance anymore attacks which sucks as far as feedings, bathroom breaks and wanting to play with them all together but it beats putting the pit to sleep.

@Neizvestnaya – The aggressor is not one of the original two… The aggressor is the third dog we brought into the pack. We have been separating them and it’s working good. We have been using the Crate and Rotate philosophy (http://www.pbrc.net/rotate.html).

@lbus1229: Yeah, we don’t bother with wondering “why”, we just go with what works.

I agree with leanne.. I think a proper training is needed for them to behave well.
I also had the same problem with my two dogs, a lab and a pekingese. the other one is behaving well so the other one is the only one needed to be on a training. And it worked well. They’re good buddies up to now.