How to get dogs to stop being jealous of each other?
Jeffrey Doyle
2025-08-07 08:12:59
Count answers
: 15
To prevent dogs from being possessive over toys, use the same approach as you would for stopping resource guarding in dogs. If you have multiple dogs and some jealousy issues, a good dog training tip is to teach your dogs to leave the room, but use different cues for each dog. This way if you see one dog getting stiff or showing other signs of guarding behavior, you can tell the other dog to leave the room. Since Rex is the dog with the guarding behavior, I recommended the guardian teach Opie how to leave the room on cue and not teach it to Rex. Practicing this with a jealous dog multiple times a week will improve the way they view other dogs sharing their toys. The guardian needs to create situations where she can control both dogs. The guardian should focus on Opie and Rex when giving treats, especially when Rex is looking at another dog. It’s best to approach it in a positive way. When working on this lesson, remember to keep training sessions short and consistent.
Santa Walsh
2025-08-05 17:49:30
Count answers
: 16
Keep notes on the circumstances that cause signs of jealousy/aggression. 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, or wait a bit to give attention. Don't pet one animal without petting the other. Have at least two of all toys and beds, but remove food-based toys unless supervised. Catch your pets being good. Give them attention and praise when they are acting calm and not showing jealous behaviors.
Marco McKenzie
2025-07-29 21:27:19
Count answers
: 19
I have worked with several dogs who were possessive, protective or jealous of other people or attention they may be missing out on. I think Knut was acting aggressive when his owner’s kiss, hug or touch as he feels more relaxed around his female guardian due to limited or insufficient positive exposure to human men during his Critical Socialization Period. I have found that a great way to stop a dog from acting jealous is to make the interaction into a positive for the dog. I like to use desensitization and counterconditioning to stop dogs from being possessive or jealous. The key to this trick to stop dog jealousy is to go slow so the dog doesn't get upset. By going slow and stopping before the dog got upset, the humans were able to touch, hug and kiss right next to Knut without any protesting on the dog’s part. Because the action was only a portion and each interaction ended with the dog getting a treat, this secret to stopping possessive dog behavior worked brilliantly.
Hortense Konopelski
2025-07-15 19:28:03
Count answers
: 15
To stop your dog’s jealous behavior early, you can try the following tips:
Record examples that cause jealousy or aggression in your dog.
Avoid giving too much attention to one pet over another.
Train your dog to feel safe and relaxed in their crate.
Make a separate feeding space for multiple animals.
Don’t pet one of your animals to make others jealous purposely.
Reward your dog when they’re exhibiting good behavior.
If your dog comes in between you and another person, just ignore them.
If your dog keeps getting in the way, get up and move to another space.
The following will help your dog know their behavior is unwanted:
Don’t say anything to them
Don’t touch them
Don’t look at them
Ignore bad behavior
It’s essential to keep your dog entertained and healthy.
By working proactively with your dog, you can avoid bad behavior.
Your dog has physical and emotional needs that they require to feel fulfilled and happy.
Read also
- How do you prevent resource guarding in a multiple dog household?
- Do dogs get jealous of other dogs in the house?
- Do dogs get jealous if they smell another dog on you?
- Do dogs like to have another dog in the house?
- Is it normal for dogs in the same household to fight?
- What age do dogs start showing aggression?