I dont have the exact situation as you...but I have a lab, and I brought Joey home to meet her. I kept her in her crate (thats her safe spot) and let her smell through the cage. Honestly, I was more worried about Joey tearing up Carley (the lab). Anyways, after their first encounter I took them both to a neutral spot and set Joey in front of her. They sniffed eachother, I explained they were now brother and sister and they have gotten along ever since. Joey rules the roost and Carley easily backs down..but thats just her personality. I dont know how to help with a dog who doesnt easily back down to new members. But it sounds like you dog isnt the one instigating the barking, and while it could be annoying, Nellie needs to be the one in trouble. Teach your pup a command to stop barking and say that when you need to so he understands no barking...even if the other dog is. |