Why is my dog distant and on edge with a new dog, ignoring me?

It sounds like Buddy is giving the proper signals to the new dog that things are a bit too much for him. If he is showing teeth or growling that means he's had enough and the play session between both dogs should end before one or both dogs escalates the encounter. Short, supervised sessions are best and if either dog shows they've had enough, separate the two into other rooms or crates for a while before trying again. You may also want to pick up any bedding or toys/treats that may be fought over. Since Buddy seems pretty stressed out by the situation, creating a space that is just for him such as a bedroom with his bedding, food, water, etc is best so he has a place where he can get away from the other people and dogs and relax on his own for a while.

If you recently got Ash, it may be that he isn't quite comfortable in your new home or around your boyfriend yet. Without knowing his history, there may also be a reason behind why he is wary, however patience and training can help. Have your boyfriend toss Ash a treat every time he comes over, or interacts with Ash. Let Ash approach your boyfriend, instead of being approached, to help prevent extra stress. If he does approach your boyfriend, toss another treat to him. When you are together in a bedroom or other location, keeping Ash in another room or crated may also be needed until he can safely interact. Speaking with a trainer or behaviorist in your area is also a good idea as they can see what is going on in person and offer a more tailored plan.

If this behavior is new or sudden in Olaf it may indicate an issue such as pain or illness and should be checked out by a vet. It may also be that you need to work on socialization a bit more, having strangers in the home that are visiting toss treats to Olaf so he begins to associate them with positives rather than something potentially scary. Having a place for Olaf to relax where people or other pets aren't bothering him can also help reduce stress and encourage calm socialization. A puppy training class can also help increase socialization skills with other pets and people in a safe and monitored environment.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! If all the dogs are tolerating sharing of the beds I don't think there is much to do or read in to. Since Milo doesn't normally live with you he probably isn't possessive of this bed and he is young at 10 months. Anakin must like the bed. If it bothers you then I would keep removing Anakin from Milo's bed and try to keep each dog in their respective places but it may be a losing battled unless you physically separate the dogs at night in different rooms. I wish you the best!

Dog's don't bite on accident. He bit because he was uncomfortable with the situation and sounds like he's still on high alert after the incident. I'd recommend giving him lots of space and lots of love from afar by way of tossing him special treats. Rocky may need to be separated from your other dog for a while if he can't stand you being around him. It's possible he's in some pain if one of the nails was cut too close, or that he's still upset from the fear of the nail cutting. If he doesn't calm down in a few days, I'd recommend another vet visit to discuss medications to help him calm. Wishing you the best of luck in this tricky situation.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Simba is either resource (you and/or the bed) guarding or trying to assert dominance over your husband. I would not allow Simba on the bed until your husband is in the bed OR Simba isn't allowed in the bed at all! the second is my recommendation. This is unacceptable behavior and should be taken seriously. Growling may lead to biting and that is not acceptable. You can also have a light leash on him so that you can pull him from in between the 2 of you to prevent a bite. Personally Simba should be removed from the bed permanently and trained to sleep on a bed on the floor or trained to sleep at the bottom of the bed. I wish you the best!

Any abnormal behavior that is seemingly unexplained warrants an exam by your vet. You need to rule out an underlying medical problem before you assume it is behavioral especially if nothing has changed in the environment. You have a few options: 1. Have your vet check him over - especially his vision and hearing to rule out a medical issue. The lighting may be causing him issues in those particular rooms. 2. Something may have scared him in those rooms. Don't force him to go in there and just leave him be. He doesn't have to sleep in there with you. 3. Contact a professional, in-home dog trainer to come over and assess the situation to see if this is a behavioral issue that can be corrected.