 Update on Stitch
Well, we're about a week in, and the dogs seemed to have reached a detente reminiscent of the Cold War era. Basically, there seems to be a mutual agreement to avoid one another whenever possible and to attempt to be civil when forced together - like in the car or back yard. Occasionally, Stitch will get barky with them, but he's managed to keep the more aggressive tendencies in check.
I was really encouraged yesterday when we brought out all the dogs to visit the property (the business is located in a rural area with lots of space to run around), and another coworker brought her pug and shihpoo. Stitch seemed to get along with those two just fine and spent the day happily running around with them, so at least I know he's not a total misfit when it comes to other dogs in general.
Maybe when we get back, I'll suck it up and send him to doggie day care once a week so he can socialize with other dogs. Because hubby and I work from home, it seems totally pointless to pay other people to watch and play with our dog when we're always around, but maybe it'll do our little guy some good. |