1 lab,1 siberian husky, both puppies, same house. Growling, showing teeth and fighting on the 1st day. Normal?

Lab is 3 months old and have been with us for 1 month in the house. The husky just arrived yesterday and she is 1.5 months old. Both are females.There is no peaceful moment between them. Is this normal? What do you recommend us? Dog phsycologists please help! We want 2 happy dogs.

1 lab,1 siberian husky, both puppies, same house. Growling, showing teeth and fighting on the 1st day. Normal?
Sounds to me like they're playing. That's how dogs play.





Wait, the husky is just 6 weeks old?! That's too young to be away from her mother. She should still be with her litter.





Let them play, but make sure the bigger puppy doesn't get too rough with her. Give them time outs if necessary.
Reply:Separate them using a baby gate so they can see and smell but not get to one another. Give them time and they should bond and become friends. 1.5 months old is only 6 weeks that is too young for a puppy to be away from it's mom
Reply:Yes this is normal behavior! I have 3 dogs and one is also a Husky. I suggest reading the book "Dog Whisperer"


Also you need to give them both equal attention.





Good Luck to you.





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Reply:they need to get used to one another, mostly the dog that was already there has to except the other new dog.





When a new dog comes into the house there is usually friction for awhile, and there will be until the ALPHA dog establishes its place in the house. make sure to feed them in different dishes so there are less chances for fighting over food.





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Reply:The lab was used to having the house to herself-- it is normal. Just give her some time to warm up to the other puppy.
Reply:Are you sure they aren't playing? Dogs play by showing their teeth, growling and nipping/biting each other. They wrestle a lot, too. It's hard to tell if they are fighting or playing. But you'll know they are playing if they do a "play bow" to each other. One will come up to the other and bow down her front end on her front elbows. Usually, the dog will stick her butt in the air at the same time and maybe bark at the other. Sometimes they only bow briefly. To dogs, that means, "hey, come play with me". You'll also know they're playing because they won't really hurt each other. Real fights tend to get nasty fast. One will give up and run away. They'll try to avoid each other or snap and growl without bowing when one comes to close tothe other. Often, they'll succeed at hurting each other.





So if nobody's gotten hurt, don't worry. They are probably playing. They can play very rough, but that's okay. You'll be dealing with all this noise for a long time if those pups are a Husky and a Lab. Good luck!
Reply:They need to be introduced slowly. Crate the new one and let the lab get used to the new addition. Keep them separated when not crated. Slowly but surely they should get to know each other. Keep them on leash after they stop showing signs of aggression when the one is crated. This is obviously a two person job. Some play aggression is also used by dogs and a pecking order is established. Perhaps both want to be top dog. Training is the key. Get them both to puppy school so they'll listen to you and you'll be the alpha.



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