Alright, I've had a Chihuahua named Chico for oh maybe 6 years. He is aggressive sorta, i mean weak obviously but aggressive. He's territorial, until lately with some stuff except food and doggy house thingy.
Well yesterday, my brother decided he needed his "own" dog, so he went to the shelter and came home with a Golden Retriever, it was abused, and was very beautiful. He hasn't neglected the dog, but he's 10 and forgets chores, like food and water so I make up for the slack.
Anyway, the two dogs have come in contact only once or twice believe it or not. The Retriever, Simba, stay outside until night, when she comes in and sleeps in her little bed, or unless it's raining, etc etc. Well, because I'm taking the slack and spending more time with Simba, she is hanging around me more, which is okay. But Chico, the Chihuahua is protective of me.
Chico continueally barks at Simba, and they chase around. Simba because of abusive past becomes scared, fighting back and then we have war. I don't want tiny little Chico to get his head bit off, but I don't want to get rid of either dog. I've even become attached in a short time to Simba.
Is this normal, and how can get such a small terratorial dog to accept a larger dog? Should they be around each other barking, or do I try and kep them separated (very difficult as time goes on.) Chico has been spoiled to say the least, and how can I get him to not be so controlling of Simba?
Well yesterday, my brother decided he needed his "own" dog, so he went to the shelter and came home with a Golden Retriever, it was abused, and was very beautiful. He hasn't neglected the dog, but he's 10 and forgets chores, like food and water so I make up for the slack.
Anyway, the two dogs have come in contact only once or twice believe it or not. The Retriever, Simba, stay outside until night, when she comes in and sleeps in her little bed, or unless it's raining, etc etc. Well, because I'm taking the slack and spending more time with Simba, she is hanging around me more, which is okay. But Chico, the Chihuahua is protective of me.
Chico continueally barks at Simba, and they chase around. Simba because of abusive past becomes scared, fighting back and then we have war. I don't want tiny little Chico to get his head bit off, but I don't want to get rid of either dog. I've even become attached in a short time to Simba.
Is this normal, and how can get such a small terratorial dog to accept a larger dog? Should they be around each other barking, or do I try and kep them separated (very difficult as time goes on.) Chico has been spoiled to say the least, and how can I get him to not be so controlling of Simba?
