A dog’s mood can drastically change if their living condition is altered. For example, introducing another dog into the mix can have unpleasant results. The two dogs might not be compatible and turn aggressive towards each other. The following scenario is an example of how such a problem occurred and got solved.
A Great Dane named Horang was living a relatively peaceful life. He was happy where he lived and was good friends with a female dog named Garam. However, when another dog was introduced to his life, the peace was shattered.
Horang’s owner adopted a bulldog named Kambo. Horang became anxious when the new dog came into his home. The owner had to spend a lot of time with him to make sure he is comfortable.
Little did the owner know that excessively taking care of Horang was making the situation worse. Kambo became jealous and would start fights with the Great Dane. He also wanted to steal the attention of Horang’s beloved Garam.
An animal behaviorist asked the owner to implement a few things to fix his dogs’ relationship. First, the owner was asked to give Kambo some well-deserved special attention, so he doesn’t feel left out. The owner had to take him on boat rides that he usually only does for Horang.
The owner also brought Horang and Kambo to a local swimming pool for a swimming session. It’s impossible for the two dogs to try and fight when they are both focusing on staying afloat. This was the perfect setting for them to be near each other without consequences.
A musician also played a song on the guitar while Horang and Kambo were sitting side by side. The musician was playing a musical piece that was made for calming dogs. The activities Harong and Kambo went through that day improved their relationship.
Video courtesy of SBS TV Animals via YouTube.