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Originally Posted by AlwaysTexas  Ok I guess I just need some instruction on my role? Do I acknowledge the resident dog first, feed resident dog first, pet resident dog first. If I do that, the resident dog may take on the dominant role when it could be the new dog may wind up being the dominant dog. If they growl, should I not intervene? When new dog grabs resident dogs toy first when tossed, and resident dog growls, what do I do? When they growl do I ignore and if ignore would it lead eventually to a fight? I love my resident dog, but I want the new dog to know I love her too and she's welcome and I feel split on how to handle this? |
If its growling let them work it out. Step in if they fight and one hurts the other. For example the other day Chachi went after Jewels and he kinda pulled her by the ear and she yelped and we had to correct him. They may even seem like they are fighting growling and kinda going after each other that is normal playing but if you hear a yelp step in