We’ve never had this experience with bringing a new dog home. Every so often, my dog won’t leave my other dog alone. I’m talking about jumping on my other dog’s back, sliding off, jumping back on, and chasing her to do it again and again. If you’re saying: “My dog won’t leave my other dog alone.” you are NOT alone.
My Dog Will NOT Leave My Other Dog Alone
I understand my dog won’t leave my other dog alone because she’s a puppy and wants to play. She just doesn’t understand that my other dogs don’t exactly want to play that way.
Now, my other dogs are like why in the world did you bring this “thing” home to annoy us.
If you’re in the same situation, this is how I’m dealing with the situation.
Why My Dog Jumped on My Other Dogs’ Back
I really thought it was strange that Snowy jumped on my other dogs’ back, so I did some research on it. According to DogDiscoveries, dogs jump on their mom’s head and lick her mouth to let her know they are hungry.
As most dogs wean, they stop doing this, but for Snowy? Not so. She apparently felt like this behavior was forever.
Early puppy behavior isn’t the only reason you dog won’t leave your other dog alone. Other reasons may include:
- Aggression – If your dog is exhibiting aggressive behavior towards the other dog, it could indicate that they are feeling insecure or threatened.
- Bored – Inadequate exercise or stimulation may cause your dog to act out in order to seek attention.
- Affection – Some dogs have a strong affinity for other dogs and may not be able to resist the urge to be close to them all the time.
What to Do when Your Dog Won’t Leave Your Other Dogs Alone
When I met Snowy for the first time, I saw her do the same to her siblings. Where she learned it from is unknown since her siblings weren’t joining in the “fun”.
The only thing I could think of to keep her from pestering my other dogs was to teach her that it was not okay to jump on her new friends’ backs.
“NO”
The first thing I did was keep an eye on Snowy and whenever I saw that she was about to take a run for a jolly jump on our Yorkie Paris, I would say in a stern voice – “NO”.
Usually, when I say it, she looks back at me and then proceeds to do it anyway. I figured it takes time to learn what “NO” really means.
Physically Separating Pestering Dog
The next step I took was to physically separate Snowy from Paris (Paris was the smallest one out of the bunch so it was easy to jump on her). Whenever I saw Snowy jumping on Paris as she desperately tried to get away, I would go up and pick Snowy up so she couldn’t do it anymore.
Let me tell you – she wasn’t happy about it, but Paris was very happy.
Remove Pestered Dog
To show that Paris was not available to be jumped on, I would sometimes remove her from the situation instead of jumping bean Snowy. This also showed Snowy that she wasn’t getting love if she was the one jumping.
Tired Out the Poking Dog
Snowy was simply playing even though no other dog wanted to play. Whenever I saw that she wouldn’t leave my other dogs alone, I would take her outside for a good run around the backyard. By the time, she came back inside, she was no longer interested in leaping through the air to land on Paris’ back.
Consistency Is Everything
I didn’t do the above one time. I did them over and over again. I did whatever I felt like doing at the time. Over time, the signals were clear. Leave my other dogs alone Snowy!
Due to all of my experience with dogs, I knew what I could try to make it stop. Luckily, it worked for me. If it doens’t work for you, feel free to leave a comment below and I will try to help.
How Long It Takes to Stop Your Dog from Bothering Your Other Dog
Snowy no longer pesters Paris. It took about 4-6 weeks before it stopped, but learned it was inappropriate to jump on her friends’ backs. Now, I no longer have the problem of “my dog won’t leave my other dog alone.”
Overview of My Dog Won’t Leave My Other Dog Alone
There are a variety of factors that may be causing your dog to constantly bother another dog, such as aggression, restlessness, over-attachment, or anxiety. Nevertheless, implementing a combination of physical activity, behavioral training, socialization, and a well-balanced diet can help you effectively tackle this problem.
