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09-30-2008, 11:06 AM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego, CA
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| How to socialize an unsocialized dog??? Hey all: I really need help- any advice is appreciated- regarding my situation. I am going to take my mom's 5 yr old chihuahua in a few months when we move into a bigger house. She has not been exposed to many other dogs and wasn't socialized as a puppy so therefore I am having trouble getting her accustomed to Wall-E (my 6 month old yorkie). I took her home with me for a few days just to acclimate her to living with us, and she growls anytime Wall-E comes near her. Wall-E is pretty playful so he wags his tail and tries to play with her, but she just growls at him. What can I do to help the process along, or will it just take time? I know there has to be some people out there who have had experience socializing rescue dogs or introducing new dogs to the family. What do you do and how long did it take for everyone to get along? Should I say "no" anytime she growls at him, or just let them duke it out and figure it out on their own???? Please comment. thanks. |
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09-30-2008, 11:15 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member | If she isn't hurting him then just leave them alone. Shes just letting him know who's boss. |
09-30-2008, 11:28 AM | #3 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | It will take time. Just never leave them unsupervised together until you know they will be ok. I have a grumpy pom and she has accepted the other 3. They just know when to back off and leave her alone.
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09-30-2008, 11:31 AM | #4 |
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| Walks together as a 'pack' are a great bonding tool. Shared cuddle times with treats for good responses also help. Time is the best thing, time for her to get use to him. Let them work thru it themselves, but do not allow her to be aggressive. I always let Boo tell Gracie No, but he has to do it in an acceptable way or he'll have to answer to me. When he does say no to her and she pushes it, I address the correction to her. Be fair and even with your corrections to both of them. Also, some one-on-one time with her, walking, going places, cuddles will help her to see you as a leader. Good luck!
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