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Barbara
03-08-2006, 11:42 PM
Hi I am back again with another question related to our newly aquired retired grey hound. We have Italian greyhound/shepard mix female (10 years old) and recently added a 2.5 year old retired female grey hound. Both get along well but it appears that the greyhound is getting a little pushy. She tends to pursue the older dog and head butt at times. The older dog is starting to back off and not enjoying running around the yard like she once did. I love both these dogs so I guess I would like some ideas on how to get the grey hound to leave the older dog alone. They do appear to play well, but rough together. Any ideas would be appreciated. Just to note the grehound is not aggressive towards her, just bossy. thanks

tresorkennels
03-11-2006, 07:51 AM
It seems that your Greyhound is trying to figure out who is Alpha. The "head butt" is very much an alpha trait. It will die down soon, once she fits into the routine of things again.