If we have a baby, get married, add a pet or Granny moves in, problems will pop up. You have to set new rules and routines and with time things will work out. Your first dog understood the old rules, but now this new guy is here and every thing is mixed up. The new dog wants so badly to fit into this family and he is not sure what to do. You must be firm, kind and good leader. When the new dog wants to fight, because of excitment. say NO firmly and quickly change directions during a walk. Try to teach each dog to walk on their own side. Both do not have to walk on the left. Don't let the new dog surge out in front of you. If you do, he thinks that means you want him to be the leader. I think it would help if you read Dog Perfect by Sarah Hodgson . Also it would help if you read and practice Nothing in Life is Free, The thread is on this forum. Take a deep breath and say everything will work out....
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