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Originally Posted by livingdustmops I don't know if this will help or not but I have a housefull of all ages of dogs and when I bring in a new rescue (who is certainly frightened) I set up the Xpen in the backyard and let the gang out. They all immediately run to the new dog and everyone is sniffing each other but with the Xpen no one can hurt anyone. This goes on for about 5 - 10 minutes and then the dogs start moving away to water the bushes and explore. I then let the new dog out to wander with them. After about 20 minutes then we all come inside. I have to tell you I have never had a fight until the honeymoon period was over with and it was always over a toy - which are now kept outside. |
great idea!! i'm wondering if i should put the scared older dog in the x-pen... because he's the one that doesn't care a smidge about sniffin Oliver. Oliver's the one that wants to explore and meet Spencer. Spencer just hides. haha Even though it's HIS HOUSE!