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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.