I have a 15 year old Maltese and a cross Shih Tzu Maltese which get along just fine. I have recently been given a Jack Russell by my daughter who can't look after him any more. He doesn't like my little Maltese and has attacked it twice and would have killed it if I wasn't there to save her. How can I make him not attack her and how can I ever trust him?
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This dog may need to be an only dog. And perhaps in a new home.
You might consider a muzzle until you can find a better solution. A new home as an only dog might be what this dog needs.
You can't.
Your daughter gave you a responsibility that wasn't yours. I understand she was under duress, but part of being an adult (I'm assuming she is) is not to dump your responsibilities on your mom.
Since Jack Russell terriers are small dogs, they are often spoiled, but as you can see they are not lap dogs like your Maltese or Shih Tzu. They are ratters, bred to be persistent hunters, with more muscular structure and a general strong-willed disposition. They are very smart and must be trained properly. I can tell your daughter didn't do this. Now your beloved dog is in danger.
Give this dog back to your daughter ASAP. It is her responsibility to find the dog a suitable home, not a home where a fifteen year old lap dog makes a target for the dog. If she can't she must contact a rescue shelter or no-kill shelter. In the future, let her know that you will not bail her out with animals. You can't afford to put your own precious ones' lives in danger.
I have the same problem with our little dog he attacks our other dogs and we cant have him with our other dogs and so the only choice we have is to put him down cause my mom does not want to give him to another family but I don't want to put him down but we have no idea what to with him
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