What is up with my dog!?!?!?

Question

I have a 2 year old shihtzu and a 6 year old lab and whenever I pet and give attention to my lab he comes and bites her legs...hard. And she doesn't even try to get him off! What can I do? Why does my dog do this? I give attention to him too but he still bites her legs!

Answer 1

If you give the shihtzu attention when he bites the lab that gives the shihtzu a message that it is what he needs to do to get all the attention on him.  My dog did the same thing, except she got inches from my face and breathed on me and barreled her way between me and the other dog.  Punish the shihtzu when he bites!  Either by firmly yelling "no" at him and ignoring him or whatever other kind of punishment you dish out (I don't condone hitting).    

Answer 2

I think your shihtzu is simply jealous of your lab.U need to try this trick to prevent him from biting her legs - first of all pet your lab infront of your shihtsu.When he comes to bite her legs say NO in hard tone and command him to SIT.If he does not obey,then slap him with a papper-roll(paper-roll is good because it produce a loud noise and do not hurt the pet severly) and then say again NO in hard tone again and command him to SIT again.And one most important thing,whenever he obeys your command and sit still,give him a treat(choose food which he likes the most as a treat).Repeat this action several times a day.Gradually he learns it.Good luck.

Answer 3

He is being dominant.  He sees you as his property and will protect you or display to others that you belong to him.  You need to become the dominant member of your pack.  When he comes up to you to bite the other dog, you need to gently, but firmly tug to the side of his collar and say NO.  Also do not touch or talk to your dog until he submits to you.  Try for a week to ignore him, except when he is doing something wrong.  Do not pet him at all.  Take him for lots of walks.  If his behavior continues he could become even more aggressive, either towards you or other dogs.  I would also get him more socialized with other dogs.  Walk him down to a doggie park (do not drive, instead walk, run, bike, whatever) or to an area you know dogs are often playing.  I would also take him to obedience class.  You may need help in asserting yourself.  He is a dog, not a child and it will be far better for you and him and the other dog for all of you to realize that.

Answer 4

he's showing he's boss.  she's showing she accepts it.

Answer 5

he's obviously jealous, you need to establish dominance over the dog... WHENEVER, and I mean every single time he does that.. you need to let him know it's unacceptable. Do something like look at him sternly and say "NO." then continue giving attention to the other dog.. if he does it again, repeat saying "NO". every time he does it, say no. The first time he stops doing it, give him a cookie or some praise. Continue doing that for some time and then eventually phase out the treats... it should work. If not, get in touch with a professional trainer. Otherwise it will just get worse.

Answer 6

he is trying to show the other dog that he is the alpha- big dog-