Well Alexander has still been having trouble getting Harley to accept him as dominant. As suggested, I have been letting Alexander feed and and walk him, and that has had a bit of success but not much. I don't blame Harley for that; Alexander is timid by nature and Harley is just being what he is.
Tonight when Alexander tried to put his leash on him for his walk, Harley lunged at him barking and snapping. That was enough for me. I got up, shouted "NO!" as loud as I could, then advanced towards Harley who beat a quick retreat for the bedroom. I caught up with him as he jumped on the bed, still running from me, put him flat, got as much of me over him as I could, grabbed his snout, looked him straight in the eye, and said (again as loud as I could) "NO BITES!"
Then I stood over them as Alexander put Harley's leash on him, and went with them out for their walk. Every time Harley acted up just a little bit, I sternly corrected him, and had Alexander do the same thing. After a few minutes, Harley kind of seemed to get the message and I showed Alexander (again) how to treat Harley in a dominate manner. The idea was that I am the Alpha male, and even if Alexander is not, it's not ok with me that he act like that; that he's the bottom of the pack.
So far tonight, Harley has been less aggressive towards Alexander, and more subdued as a whole towards everyone in general. I hope I haven't traumatized him and he learned a lesson. Let's see what tomorrow holds.
Kevin
Tonight when Alexander tried to put his leash on him for his walk, Harley lunged at him barking and snapping. That was enough for me. I got up, shouted "NO!" as loud as I could, then advanced towards Harley who beat a quick retreat for the bedroom. I caught up with him as he jumped on the bed, still running from me, put him flat, got as much of me over him as I could, grabbed his snout, looked him straight in the eye, and said (again as loud as I could) "NO BITES!"
Then I stood over them as Alexander put Harley's leash on him, and went with them out for their walk. Every time Harley acted up just a little bit, I sternly corrected him, and had Alexander do the same thing. After a few minutes, Harley kind of seemed to get the message and I showed Alexander (again) how to treat Harley in a dominate manner. The idea was that I am the Alpha male, and even if Alexander is not, it's not ok with me that he act like that; that he's the bottom of the pack.
So far tonight, Harley has been less aggressive towards Alexander, and more subdued as a whole towards everyone in general. I hope I haven't traumatized him and he learned a lesson. Let's see what tomorrow holds.
Kevin