 Introducing New Dog
Hi, I have a 4 lb. yorkie, Skittles, who wasn't trained or socialized properly as a puppy. We are now considering adding a boxer to the family. A friend of mine fosters dog and recently got a boxer liter, and I fell in love with one of the puppies. I've worked with boxers before and I know that socialized and trained correctly they are amazing dogs, especially around other animals. The problem is our 4 year old yorkie is aggressive towards other animals. Thankfully all our other pets live in cages. She doesn't lung at other dogs or anything, just barks and growls. She will nip, however, if they invade her space. Not that she will cause damage, but the puppy will not understand body language and would be bit. This could lead to him biting her, which would be a lot more serious. She is such an energetic dog (I say this as she leaps from couch to couch) and loves playing, but we are not always available to play. This dog is meant to be an ESA(Emotional Support Animal), but most of the time I would spend playing and training anyhow. I just want her to be able to get along and be able to play with other dogs. this problem also limits us on activities to do with her. I would love to enter her in agility and take her everywhere I can, but she just isn't ok with other dogs around. Please Help! |