Frenchie Gives Rottweiler Brother a Dose of Attitude Just Like a Little Kid
If you have more than one dog, they probably act just like human siblings do. Sometimes they love each other while other times they fight. They probably play together regularly, but if one of them is having a bad day, it's just arguing and tattling on each other all day. Psycho & Frenchie are a Rottweiler and French Bulldog who have that kind of relationship, and it seems that one of them is definitely in charge.
Their mom shared a video in mid-March of the two of them standing next to each other in what appears to be a stand-off. Frenchie, who of course is much smaller than Psycho, is showing the big dog who's really the boss, and while Psycho could easily swallow Frenchie's whole head, he simply watches the little dog act like it's the big dog. Make sure your sound is on!
Psycho and Frenchie must have an agreement that Frenchie is the one in charge! Commenters got a kick over the big attitude coming from the little dog. @The RELM laughed, "The Rottweiler raised his eyebrows like really?!" and @Jonathan added, "If there’s one thing about Rotties it’s that they’re always gonna stand on business LOL!" @Kristin Jean pointed out, "Those Frenchies are always starting something!" and @Krista laughed, "Frenchies are unhinged....and I absolutely love it!"
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Can Two Dogs Get Along?
Clearly if the Rottweiler wanted to, it could put the feisty Frenchie in its place. It doesn't seem that Psycho is at all threatened or feeling aggressive towards the Frenchie at all! After looking at other videos of the two, it seems this kind of interaction is par for the course.
If your dogs don't get along, there are several things you can do to help the relationship bloom. One option is through classic conditioning. If one dog seems to get aggressive at the approach of the other dog, say if the Rottweiler started growling at the Frenchie's attitude, give the aggressive dog treats as soon as the negative behavior starts. "The treats have to be special, not given at other training sessions, and the dog comes to associate the approach of another dog with something positive. (You can also make your dog less nervous by talking calmly to him while giving treats.)"
Top Dog Tips recommends letting the dogs decide the pecking order. "Some dogs are more dominant than others, while others are more submissive. It is in a dog's nature to take their place in a pack. However, if you are learning how to make dogs get along and they are both dominant, things may not happen this easily." If this is the case, they recommend seeking professional help to get the dogs to get along.
In all of the videos I watched of the two dogs, it doesn't seem like the Rottweiler ever got aggressive with Frenchie. Maybe the Rottweiler has decided that he doesn't want to be in charge!
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