BT Momma

by Bridget
(Pennsylvania)

Hello --

I am looking for any insight on integrating a male Boston Terrier puppy (9 weeks) with another male Boston (1.5 y/o). I know that females and males typically mesh better, but our 1.5 year old (Murphy) is neutered, and is always very friendly with other dogs. We just got our 9 week old (Tiger) and I just want to make sure they can be buddies, and not competing with each other. I am hoping, since Murphy is neutered, that he will not start to mark his territory, so-to-speak. Basically, any insight or words of wisdom will be appreciated!

Thanks!

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Jan 05, 2009

Thanks!
by: Bridget Scullin

Thank you so much for your advice, Alison!

More or less, it is my husband who has been getting more aggravated with them. I get nervous when our older boston snaps at our pup, but from here on out I will let them settle it on their own. We have been trying as best as we can to keep attention neutral, but Murphy, our older one, seems to have no interest in playing right now. He seems pretty bent out of shape, if you ask me. I am hoping they DO get attached to each other. We want them to be brothers. I guess I just need a little more patience and to know it will all come together in time.

Thanks again!!

-Bridget

Jan 05, 2009

New pup
by: Alison

Congrads on the new puppy. I think you will be fine! I have 6 dogs in total all females. 4 of which are Bostons. Whenever I tell people I have that many and all females the first reaction is I cannot believe they do not fight! No they don't. My pack is a very healthy pack. What one gets they all get. There is no favorites in the eyes of the pack. (Although Bostons are my favorite)

It looks like they are already together but the first rule of thumb so to speak is to introduce them out back, not in the house. This is your 1st Bostons territory and should be respected as such. I think older dogs understand that the new one is a puppy. They are usually more tolerant than bringing in an older dog. The next thing I would suggest as hard as it is, let them work out arguments over toys. This is a natural process in their world with no interference. You can watch but usually the sound is much worse than what is really going on.

Make sure the puppy does not eat out of the 1st Boston's food dish. When he tries move him and tell him no. Bring him back to his and tell the other one it is ok. Our good friends have 4 Male Bostons which none are neutered because we used to use them to breed with ours.(They all get along great) Mine are all spayed now. Bostons play rough with each other and many times they use the mouth so you will see them making this noise and the mouths will be touching and moving. This is not fighting it is play.

They will figure out who is alpha. Mine have had scratches and still do in play but nothing severe. It is just play! If I could suggest one more thing...they get very attached to each other. Try your best to separate them at times for car rides or walks so they realize it is ok to be apart for a little while. If you have any questions you can always contact me. I am the one that has posted the deaf Boston.

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