Until we brought Maggie Mae home things were quieter with just the two. We had brought the first two home at 8 weeks each (no I am not saying you should bring them home before 12 weeks old) so we have been with them pretty much from the get go. However, we didn't get Maggie Mae until she was almost 7 months and she had been the only dog. Boy, this made a difference with her. The 11 yr. old put her in her place pretty quick, not so much the 5 yr. old. She is still learning to stay out of their face, but it has been more difficult with her. I do agree with Donna, they need to be taught as soon as possible respect for other dogs space to avoid injury in the future. And very true, this type of "in your face behavior" would not be accepted from a child.
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