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Originally Posted by gemy  "Razzle has lived with two big dogs for almost eight years. I do not let them play together mostly! Sure they are in the house freely with each other. I never pick up my dog. Instead I intersperse my body if a larger dog at a leash free is being too rough. At home my large dogs are taught to obey commands.
Prey drive is important to assess. I have one large dog with a big prey drive and one not so much. She is never allow d off lead with raze.
The only activity they are allowed to do together is water retrieve.
Before we go into a leash free park I observe the dogs and owners. Then I decide to go in or not.
So I look at owner attentiveness to their dog. If owners are sitting on a bench texting and their dog is running around like a hellion , nope not today for us.
I also assess dogs obedience training. Sit. Come. Stay.
On walks when a big dog is approaching, I short leash in razzle to my side and try for as much space between the passing dogs.
I hope this helps |
Gail, I had hoped so much that you would share your input! Thank you
I want to keep Lilah safe and support her social relationships without having expectations that are unrealistic or unsafe for her- ah the balance between over protective and appropriately protective. As you know, I one day aspire to have a show gal as well and (as I am sure everyone says) I want to do everything just right! Lol, boy grooming was a learning curve on a road I had to take before I could ever think of advancing in that arena! Lilah has been a sweetheart to help me learn all these things
Your advice resonates with me, I have a lot of respect for your knowledge. Thank you!