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My GSD is now a lil over 9 months old she has been well socialized with other dogs and people, but for the past 2 1/2 months she hasn't really seen any other dogs except the other 2 we own. She used to be really friendly towards other dogs but when we went on a walk at the park there was a poodle that came by and for some reason she went crazy. I couldn't really tell if the poodle started it or my dog just had a problem. But it seems odd that just a while before that she loved other dogs.

My main problem is that my GSD might be going to stay with my aunt for a while and my aunt has two chihuahua's one is tea cup size. Both are a little jealous of each other and other dogs and the bigger one barks alot. I'm afraid that my GSD will try and bully them around cause she is much bigger especially after the poodle in the park incident.

Anybody have any suggestions on how to get her used to lil yappy chihuahua's? She's seems fine around bigger dogs as long as they are friendly also.

I would never leave the dogs alone!

My dogs are great with chihuahuas - had one in the house the other day- however I would never leave them alone with them - size difference is too great and accidents can happen

your aunt will need to supervise them when they are together and seperate them if she has to go out, or away even for a few minutes

youre talking about what sounds like two typicals chihuahuas - horrid yappy nasty things (chihuahuas i know are lovely, but most are hideous because their owners make them so - coddle coddle coddle) and a GSD puppy who is just a baby - keep that in mind

I agree, for safety sake, she must keep them separated. An injury can occur just from rough-housing. And you are talking about a MUCH larger dog, who I am sure, just wants to play and have a good time. I would also look for a dog park in your area, and keep the GSD as socialized as possible. ANY dog would be good for this, but if you can find smaller ones to socialize with, all the better.

Best of luck, and I'm sure that with a little careful supervision, everything will turn out just fine.

Tom
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