Discipline help

Hiya, as you all knw i adopted molly about a month ago, alls been well but all of a siudden jake has decided that he refuses call backs, runs onto road, picks on molly (i treat them both the same) if i leave a few kongs out when i go out i come back to find them all around jake and molly sitting with nothing, anyone any ideas??

I know he's been spoilt in the past but i thought he got over it, seems to be coming back with a vengeance now, when i let them both off lead as i do ev day in park molly doesn't leave my side bit jake has now taken to running away, eating grass and just bein like a bloody rebellious teenager eating grass etc!!.

They both fed at same time, on same food, same amount walked same cos i want no favourites so any options more than welcome, i just hate to see molly bein without cos jake is a spoilt wee sh IT e

xx

I'm guessing Jake is testing his new boundries, he may be older but its a wole new experience for him, a new pack to lead. Only ever had one, but if there getting on fine maybe Jakes just making his position known to Molly x

Spoilt and jelous, for a time anyway

Yes, I'd say he's testing the boundaries, especially with Molly. I think as long as you're consistent & don't allow him to take advantage he'll come through it ok. If he's being rebellious off lead, then keep him on lead for a while - or maybe on a long line. It only takes a second to run into a road when there's a car coming.

I agree with Janey, there could also be either a touch of jealousy or he's showing Molly who's top dog!

i have kept himn on lead recently and he'st then picked on her when they in the house, she is that docile that she just puts up with it, i cant even touch her without him now jumpin inbetweeen us

and bedtime is a nightmare cos usually jake is with my son and she is with me, but if my son is aay, both of them tryin to get to my pillows, arrrgggghhhhhhhgh lol

apologies for typos, son has dropped somethingon lappy and the keys are sticking, i h ave to batter it, and him!!!

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don't you just love em!

My kids do that and then come out with the "It was like that when I got it"

I also think he is just testing boundries. I would put him on a long line. He will soon learn. Also with giving Molly attension. I would do some sort exercises everyday where Jake can't interupt your cuddle time together with Molly. When he does respect yours and Molly's time together reward him with some attension and treats

My 2 different in ages like yours and opposite sex my girl is older but such a lovely nature the sweetest. The dogs dominant they get on great but even though she was here nearly 4 years before him she always backs down gives him whatever he wants it may seem to appear cruel but they do like to know there place in the family. As long as you as leader make sure every thing is shared , I would keep him on his lead and start again with his training on off for short periods may keep his mind on the task
I personally dont have the dogs sleeping in bed with me they have there place and they are warm cosy and not far away from me.