Male not dominant yet...

UberandBella · 08-16-2011, 11:43 AM

Hi all! I have 2 beautiful Bassets: Bella - 3 year old female and Uber: 10 month old male. Bella seems to stay in control and we would like Uber to become the "boss" - are we reasonable in this expectation or should we accept that Uber will always be the baby?

Is there any advise in helping him ... please, please - any advice would be highly appreciated.
Jo
Uber & Bella's Mom

Boomer's Mom · 08-16-2011, 11:50 AM

Why do you want Uber to be the "dominant" one? I would advise you to let them determine on their own the hierarchy. Perhaps she in control because she considers him her baby, especially since she is an adult and he is a puppy.

Soundtrack · 08-16-2011, 11:51 AM

Why would you want one or the other to be the "boss"?

At any rate, it is more normal for the mature dog to be the leader, if there is one. My older dogs tend to teach the youngsters to respect their elders. It is also more normal for the males to defer to the females in most situations, from my observations.

Esther · 08-16-2011, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Soundtrack

Why would you want one or the other to be the "boss"?

At any rate, it is more normal for the mature dog to be the leader, if there is one. My older dogs tend to teach the youngsters to respect their elders. It is also more normal for the males to defer to the females in most situations, from my observations.

she human says this is the natural order of things in the people world too. he-human reluctantly agrees-but mostly cause he can't find anything on his own.

ChucksMom · 08-16-2011, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Esther

she human says this is the natural order of things in the people world too. he-human reluctantly agrees-but mostly cause he can't find anything on his own.

Many years ago I had a silky terrier and two springers...the springers cowered to the female even though she was a baby and only weighed about 3 pounds. Strongly agree with "she-human"...Esther you must be so proud of your mom, she's smart!

-Dana

Boomer's Mom · 08-16-2011, 12:35 PM

Yay, Esther's momma!

Wworm · 08-16-2011, 12:41 PM

Yikes!! WormChop! BoomerChop!
how r we going to survive with the females???

Boomer's Mom · 08-16-2011, 01:00 PM

Well, WormChop, just one look from those eyes, 'n I jus' melt. I can't help myself...

Lightning&Stomps · 08-16-2011, 01:19 PM

Believe me, you do not want to mess with your dogs' heirarchy. Be very happy and grateful that they worked it out amicably.

shallhb · 08-16-2011, 01:38 PM

Yes, they'll establish their own hierarchy. I agree with what most have said on this board--the older dog usually takes charge of the younger ones, and my females have tended to be the dominant one when I have a male-female pair. Trying to change that can cause problems.

08-16-2011, 11:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
UberandBella Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: South Africa Posts: 3	Male not dominant yet... Hi all! I have 2 beautiful Bassets: Bella - 3 year old female and Uber: 10 month old male. Bella seems to stay in control and we would like Uber to become the "boss" - are we reasonable in this expectation or should we accept that Uber will always be the baby? Is there any advise in helping him ... please, please - any advice would be highly appreciated. Jo Uber & Bella's Mom

08-16-2011, 11:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
Boomer's Mom Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,736	Why do you want Uber to be the "dominant" one? I would advise you to let them determine on their own the hierarchy. Perhaps she in control because she considers him her baby, especially since she is an adult and he is a puppy. __________________ Boomer: Born 4/18/2010 Biscuit: Rescued 1/26/12, approx. 2 yo Chez Basset: Come for the kibble, stay for the belly rubs.

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Soundtrack Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,581	Why would you want one or the other to be the "boss"? At any rate, it is more normal for the mature dog to be the leader, if there is one. My older dogs tend to teach the youngsters to respect their elders. It is also more normal for the males to defer to the females in most situations, from my observations. __________________ Rosie-Ch Soundtrack Cracklin' Rose CGN AGN RA Am RN TT Melody-Ch Soundtrack Unchained Melody TT Sailor-Ch Soundtrack Expedition Sailor RN TT Chili-Ch Soundtrack Spice Up Your Life Curry-Ch Soundtrack Canadian Brass Pepper-Ch Pennieslogon Living La Vida Loca CGN Vina-Ch Soundtrack Grand Illusion Leila-Ch Soundtrack Almost Paradise Deela-Ch Soundtrack Wink Of An Eye Hermione - Soundtrack Spellbound Eowyn - Soundtrack Rain Dance

08-16-2011, 12:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
Boomer's Mom Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,736	Yay, Esther's momma! __________________ Boomer: Born 4/18/2010 Biscuit: Rescued 1/26/12, approx. 2 yo Chez Basset: Come for the kibble, stay for the belly rubs.

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Wworm Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Left Coast Posts: 1,970	Yikes!! WormChop! BoomerChop! how r we going to survive with the females??? __________________ see what the Worm is up to: http://bassetworm.blogspot.com/

08-16-2011, 01:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
Boomer's Mom Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,736	Well, WormChop, just one look from those eyes, 'n I jus' melt. I can't help myself... __________________ Boomer: Born 4/18/2010 Biscuit: Rescued 1/26/12, approx. 2 yo Chez Basset: Come for the kibble, stay for the belly rubs.

08-16-2011, 01:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
Lightning&Stomps Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Versailles, Ky. Posts: 1,203	Believe me, you do not want to mess with your dogs' heirarchy. Be very happy and grateful that they worked it out amicably.

08-16-2011, 01:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
shallhb Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: San Francisco, Ca Posts: 1,348	Yes, they'll establish their own hierarchy. I agree with what most have said on this board--the older dog usually takes charge of the younger ones, and my females have tended to be the dominant one when I have a male-female pair. Trying to change that can cause problems. __________________ Sharon Hall Grace (puppy in training) Bella, UD, VER, TD, RE, CGC Pearl,UD, TDX, RE, CGC (Waiting at the Bridge) Samantha, Theodore, CGC, Louella, Zeke and Arty, Bassets All; (All Waiting at the Bridge)

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