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Old 06-02-2005, 12:37 PM   #1
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my parents are going away for the weekend for their anniversary and i want my boyfriends dog (rottie) to come stay with me. he is about 6yrs old sweet as can be and nothing more than a big baby. i also have at my house nala, cisco and koko. do you think it will be alright to bring his "big dog" around my small dogs? he's been around other dogs before more his size than little ones but he minds (sit, stay, etc) i know my other 2 dogs won't have anything to do with him just b/c that's the way they are. nala may try to jump around on him but i don't think he would bite her. do you think this is a good idea? i know there's always a chance something could happen but he's like the biggest baby i've ever seen.
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Old 06-02-2005, 12:44 PM   #2
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I would be too afraid to go that route. Only because big dogs, no matter how cute and cuddly they are, by nature, when they see something small move, they usually run after it or attack it. I guess if you have to, socialize your furbabies slowly, one by one with the rottie. I wouldn't be gutsy enough but let me know how they all react.
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Old 06-02-2005, 12:55 PM   #3
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the only dog i'm worried about is nala and the only reason i'm worried is b/c she's still in the puppy stage and likes to bark her head off at our other dogs. my bf dog is really laid back but you never know??? i just feel sorry for him b/c my bf dad tore down their fence in the backyard so him and their other dog are "tied" up not chained. while the new fence is being built. my bf takes him out all the time (boat, 4wheeler riding etc) but i hate the fact that he's an outside dog. he's like a big teddy bear!
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Old 06-02-2005, 01:01 PM   #4
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You can get them accustomed to each other, but I'm not sure I would commit to the big dog being there the entire six days initially. My boyfriend has a Newfoundland/Chow mix who weighs 98lbs. He looks like a pure Newfie though. The very first day I got Tucker, I stopped by and let Samson (boyfriend's dog) sniff Tuck while I held him on my lap and my boyfriend held Samson's collar repeatedly saying, "Be nice, Samson". The next time, I still kept Tuck on the couch by my side but letting them touch noses occasionally. We were also very intent on praising Samson and giving him lots of attention when my baby was there to avoid a jealousy issue. I eventually got to putting Tuck on the floor a bit at a time but stayed right next to him. I got Tuck at 10wks old - he is now right at 6 months. I do go to my boyfriend's and stay the night or weekend with Tucker occasionally and they are now ok to be on the floor or in the fenced yard together with moderate supervision. Samson has been a patient angel. Tucker constantly runs over and grabs treats and chewies right out of his mouth and he doesn't say a word. There is an occasional grumble when Tuck is too hyper in Samson's face but no bad scenes so far. Samson has accidentally tripped over Tuck a time or two causing him to yelp so we watch for that as well.
I would NEVER leave the two alone together. You just never know...
I'm just saying it's a great idea to get them acquainted but you might want to start in small doses at first - it is a process. Make sure your boyfriend will be able and willing to quickly take his dog back home if you get any nervous vibes... So much better safe than sorry. Good Luck!!!!
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He sounds like a sweety pie! But you can never trust a big dog in the company of a small one, especially if they haven't grown up together to where the big one feels protective. Especially if this rottie is a baby, Nala might just scare him enough to do something to her. Not because he would want to hurt her, but out of protection of himself. If you do want him over I would recommend you keep the rottie in your yard and yorkies inside. If you don't have a yard I would keep the furbabies in a room together so they can play. You can check up on them all through the day. Then switch and put the rottie there. It sounds like a lot of work but our little babies are!
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Old 06-02-2005, 01:11 PM   #6
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well if i decide to keep him he'll only be there for 2 days. he's been around puppies before, before my bf moved back to town he lived in a house with 2 other guys and 2 other dogs so he's socialized just not w/small dogs. but actually nala isn't all that small she's pretty big for a yorkie
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This is interesting! I just had a very similar situation. My sister has 2 rotties and they are both gentle, enormous teddy bears. In fact, they are "playmates" with my 18 month old niece and they are super gentle with her. They have spent lots of time with other big dogs without a problem. Well, my sister went out of town last weekend and I went to watch her house and the dogs. Of course, we took Rocky with us. Jax and Joe, the rotties, have been around Rocky before but I was always holding him and there was no problem. They would sniff him and even lick him! As soon as I felt like they were all used to each other, I put Rocky down. Jax and Joe immediately tried to attack him. He was screaming and running, I was screaming and running, my husband was screaming and running after all of us! These dogs have had the best of training and have never shown aggression of any kind and ALWAYS obey commands. But, not this time! They were about to have a Rocky snack! My husband finally got Rocky and held him way up over is head, and they still tried to get him! We couldn't believe our eyes! It scared me to death! I have known Jax and Joe since they were 8 weeks old (now they are 5 and 6 years) and I have never known them to do anything like this. They are usually the best behaved, most calm dogs! So, my answer would be a definite NO WAY! Hope this helps!
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My brothers large lab has been with us for a few weeks and will be until July, he is perfect with Rylee, who will not leave him alone for one second. I think you just have to keep a close eye at all times, and separate them if need be. I wouldn't worry too much.
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Just don't leave them along for any mount of time! I'd be real careful!
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Before I moved from AK my best friend had 3 rotties and they were so good with Simon and Hallie. They were very gentle and sweet but I was always there to moniter. I think you know all the dogs better than anyone and if you feel safe that is all that matters!
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that's the thing i feel safe as in i don't think he would just up and attack nala but i don't know how he will react if she continues to try and play with him and he doesn't want to play. my bf says he's been around all types of dogs, small, big, puppies but every dog is different and nala can be irritating. i wouldn't leave them alone and i know he i do start feeling like things aren't working out i can seperate them until he can come pick him up. i just know if something did happen i would blame myself and feel really quilty. if you can't tell i really love this dog. i want a big dog but my mom and dad told me the next dog i bring home will be living on the streets w/me, lol. every animal that's in our house is b/c of me and b/c my daddy can't say no to his baby girl lol. but i think mom finally got to him and now the sad face doesn't work.
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I have a Rotty. A very big, terribly abused dog we rescued from the animal shelter. He is blind in one eye from being shot in the face by his owner. We love him to death and he is very good with my Yorkie. HOWEVER...I definetly would NOT suggest you take him in for the weekend. I know he is sweet, I know that you know him and probably love him. BUT, as a Rotty owner, it is never further than an inch from the back of my mind what could happen (not likely to me, my family or pets) to something or someone he isn't with every day. The thought of it scares me so bad sometimes that I think I have to give him back the shelter (their rules). But we love him so much and he hasn't done anything...but he could. Rottys are not the only dogs that attack, neither are Pit Bulls, they just make the headlines quickly. This advice is coming from someone that loves her Rotty and Yorkie very very much. You know Nala is an "in your face" little girl. He may warn her once or twice and not have the patience for the third time.
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My girlfriend has chiuaua's. They had a lab who was playful with /and always fine with the little ones, but one day I came by to pick up my son and she was screaming frantically, the lab got too playful and little chiquita was all chewed up! I rushed them to the vet who thought the pups back might be broken. All turned out OK, if you can call it that, needless to say, the Lab had to find a new home. He wasn't trying to hurt her, but maybe confused her with a chew toy??? It is a big risk. I always tell people, the first thing someone says when their dog bites or kills a tiny pup "She has NEVER done that before" It just takes a second.
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I would just never leave them alone, When Shelbie was alive, she was the boss of my big Dalmation, big dogs don't know how big they are. she would chase him and bite his butt, he was scared to death of her if she got mad at him.
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