Behavior is worsening

[shay19]

K so when I adopted Tiki I knew she had some issues since I had fostered her since October/Novemberish.

In the beginning she was VERY crate protective, was easily over aroused, etc. All these things would lead to fights (well short little scuffles that were more noise than anything and never left anyone injured).

Lately, since my ex moved me and the 3 dogs into 1 room (dogs aren't allowed in the house except to go through the kitchen.laundry room to go out to the back yard to potty or to leave the house).

Anyway, since this Tiki's behavior has gotten worse. She's more protective of her crate now then ever, before she'd growl if my pups walked up but now she growls, bares teeth and had even lunged at the door. She's getting over aroused faster and with smaller things (people coming in the house (she can hear them but can't see them) people walking by my window, me coming home, etc). She's also getting worse with the fights, she recently went after my ex's roommates dog Patience (now this dog is very grumpy and walked into Tiki's space with a stiff body, etc. basically saying let's fight). Usually I can yell HEY really loud and everything stops, not anymore, I have had to physically pull her off.

Tonight was the final straw, she went after Bruiser (was over aroused as my ex's roommates were at my window). She ended up with Bruiser pinned to the ground going at him (him cowering). He now has a puncture just below his right eye and his paw and paw pad are punctured as well. Once again I had to physically remove her, she wouldn't listen.

So my question is, what do I do?? I'm not the kind of person to just give up a dog, especially one who was a rescue and who has no chance of being adopted basically. I wonder if there's something medical going on? But it started the same time we got pushed into one room so I'm not sure.. Besides I don't exactly have money to go to a vet and say there may be something wrong but maybe not...

I'd like to keep her if it's possible, but doing a crate and rotate in one room is difficult, especially with Aida as she can't be crated (she hurts herself trying to get out) and since she's been in this room she can't be left completely alone, Bruiser has to be out with her otherwise she's destructive (doesn't shred anything if he's with her). I'm just kind of at a loss guys, I need help!

[suziriot]

Lots of negative factors here. Emotional tension with the humans in the house, three dogs and one human in a small room and space is a commodity, little opportunity for play/exercise in an open space. Of course she's protecting what little space she has to herself. And of course she is tense and anxious. Unfortunately, your life situation right now is not ideal for three dogs and it's setting Tiki up for failure. Other than changing the living situation, I don't know what else to suggest. It's not like you can crate/rotate between rooms.

[bluetrees]

I agree with Suzi here. That situation doesn't seem conducive to her current needs.

[adoptapitbull]

This is not ideal for any dogs, let alone dogs with some quirks. It's not fair to Tiki at this point because it is obvious that she is beyond stressed. To make it better for everyone, including Tiki, I think she needs to be re-homed.