Isabelle vs Dina the 5 month old Chihuahua...

blushy · Oct 13, 2014

Today my sis in law got home from a 5 month trip.

She's going to be staying with us, but she has a 4 lb 5 month old chihuahua puppy.

Isabelle is so curious about her, and as we all know here, she's SO wild. She wants to rough house. Which is a no for now.

Especially since Dina... Is not the most thrilled.

She gets anxious (as chihuahuas are known for even well trained) and growls and wants to be kujo.

This is going to be until further notice, and we can't just keep rotating who is allowed out of their crate and who isn't...

We originally introduced them outside, then inside, both times Dina was just so growly and snappy, I don't want to risk either of them getting hurt...

Any input is appreciated!

Thanks everyone!

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Tgirl · Oct 14, 2014

Maybe you could put the Chihuahua in an x pen or crate or something so they can get used to each other without having contact. I hate to laugh but that picture is hilarious to me. Isabelle is like "hiiiii!!!!!" and the Chihuahua is not all all impressed. They will get used to one another eventually.

Squishy Walnuts · Oct 14, 2014

The chihuahua does not look too sure about Isabelle. lol!

blushy · Oct 14, 2014

Tgirl said:
Maybe you could put the Chihuahua in an x pen or crate or something so they can get used to each other without having contact. I hate to laugh but that picture is hilarious to me. Isabelle is like "hiiiii!!!!!" and the Chihuahua is not all all impressed. They will get used to one another eventually.

We put them both in a crate at separate times and they both seem crate aggressive. Not sure why but Isabelle guards hers from other animals. So I didn't think that was the best approach, and when Dina was in her crate she was barking her head off and Isabelle didn't like that...

Dina was like "hello? What's this? Help" in the pic HAHA! I laugh every time. We let them sniff eachother and it helped them calm down but Isabelle wants to play so much but no dog is compatible but my father in laws dog who Isabelle is mean to whenever she visits

Guess I'll just buy another FRENCHIE

har har

But really I have no idea how to get these two to settle down. It's not helping that they're both puppies!

blushy · Oct 14, 2014

Squishy Walnuts said:
The chihuahua does not look too sure about Isabelle. lol!

She sniffed her before this, no growling, shocking... But Isabelle nose was going a mile a minute and Dina was not impressed by Isabelle's enthusiasm.

Tgirl · Oct 14, 2014

Aww, I'm sure they will get used to one another eventually. I agree though, if they are crate aggressive, my crate idea won't work. Maybe get a treat they both like and get them to sit, or whatever tricks they know near each other to kind of get them used to one another while keeping their mind busy? What about taking them to a puppy class together?

FrenchieDante · Oct 14, 2014

They will get used to each other. Walk them together a few times a day.
Chihuahua's are small and tend to be less confident because of that. A few snaps and Isa will get the hint and adjust accordingly.

2bullymama · Oct 14, 2014

walks together... that is a great way for the to pack up and get accustom to each other. they should be on leash walking, not being carried while you and sis are walking... just sayin'

blushy · Oct 17, 2014

I always leash isabelle, even at potty time, she knows how to act on a leash.

Unfortunately my sister in law doesn't even collar her little chihuahua... Makes a mess for me! But isabelle actually peed in my bed because Dina was in it earlier in the day.

She is fine for a while, then isabelle starts what I feel is hunting Dina.

She creeps around, then stays very still then when she thinks nobody is watching she jumps and snaps like an alligator. I always immediately lay her to her side and tell her no and she leaves her alone again until the next hunt...

I can't read if isabelle is being mean either. It's strange how she acts towards her. It's like she wants to play and see what she is and then wants to bite her then completely ignores her? It's hard to figure out while remaining 100% confident in myself so she reads that I'm the boss.

blushy · Oct 17, 2014

Dina is coming over shortly, so I'll update you on what isabelle and Dina do.

I'm afraid isabelle is going to crush her dog! She football tackled her last time we tried to just "let them figure it out" while closely monitoring and being right there to intervene lol.

FrenchieDante · Oct 17, 2014

Frenchies play rough. They like to wrestle and chew on faces. Just moderate their play and trust that Isa will be able to read Dina's warnings of "that's too rough" and "i'm done playing now". Dogs communicate best with dogs. Growling can be aggressive or it can be playful - it's called "play-growling", when a dog makes believe he is in a real fight for the purpose of fun. Sometimes it's hard to distinguish... But aggression is usually level 10. More than likely, Isa just wants to play the bulldog way.

Squishy Walnuts · Oct 17, 2014

It's a tough match. Isabelle is being a normal, fun, rough playing bulldog and it sounds like the chihuahua is coddled. Dina might not ever want to play with Isabelle the way she wants but hopefully they will be able to be together with no problems.

Good luck! It sounds like you're doing everything right, they may just need time.

Schimpfy · Oct 17, 2014

Any update hopefuIIy good news considering the time spent together

blushy · Oct 17, 2014

Well, isabelle wasn't very nice today. Dina tried to be...

Just gotta keep working at it and see if it ever progresses...

shortstuff · Oct 22, 2014

My boyfriend's mom's Jack Russel was the same way with Bisou. Pebbles is a little turd dog and doesn't like anybody or anything and Bisou is a headstrong lover that has no idea what personal space bubbles are. The first time we introduced them, Pebbles snapped at Bisou and that was that. We slowly introduced them both on a leash, then just Bisou on a leash, then let them be. Unfortunately, what it took for them to be okay together is to let them deal with it in doggy language. Pebbles taught Bisou within 15 minutes that growling and nipping meant NO and Bisou stayed away from her. We just left our pups with his parents for a few days while we were out of town and they dealt with their issues so well that by day two they were actually PLAYING together. I tried to be protective mama keeping Pebbles away from Bisou, but it turned out the best thing for them is to let them figure it out.

blushy · Oct 22, 2014

shortstuff said:
My boyfriend's mom's Jack Russel was the same way with Bisou. Pebbles is a little turd dog and doesn't like anybody or anything and Bisou is a headstrong lover that has no idea what personal space bubbles are. The first time we introduced them, Pebbles snapped at Bisou and that was that. We slowly introduced them both on a leash, then just Bisou on a leash, then let them be. Unfortunately, what it took for them to be okay together is to let them deal with it in doggy language. Pebbles taught Bisou within 15 minutes that growling and nipping meant NO and Bisou stayed away from her. We just left our pups with his parents for a few days while we were out of town and they dealt with their issues so well that by day two they were actually PLAYING together. I tried to be protective mama keeping Pebbles away from Bisou, but it turned out the best thing for them is to let them figure it out.

I agree but I'm just being cautious of the two of them since isabelle is seriously 4 times her size. Her puppy is smaller than isabelle was at 8 weeks old.