Do dogs get jealous of other dogs in the house?
Lucy Kemmer
2025-07-15 17:04:27
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When you go to pet another animal, your pup may jump in between and push your hand away from the other dog. According to Dr. Magda, this can often be in the form of biting or nibbling of the animal or person getting attention over them. Sometimes, just like people, they can feel insecure, they need individual attention, lots of cuddling, and activities to keep them busy and to keep them from being bored. Sometimes, our pets just want us, and they don’t want to share us with another pet or person. A lack of resources, social conflict, too small of a space, stress, lack of exercise, and genetic disposition can cause jealous behavior. Growling, hissing, or getting into a fight with another pet may especially be an issue in a multi-pet household where pets are competing for attention and resources. Don’t give one pet more attention than another, help your dog feel safe and relaxed in their crate so they see it as their own safe space, give cats a space to call their own as well. Feed pets separately to avoid conflict during mealtimes, give your pets the same amount of treats, when you arrive home, make sure you don’t give one pet more attention than the other.
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