Greetings.
I have a very important question:
Intro-
My good friend has a female fixed PitBull that was locked up in the Pound 12 months for a crime she did not commit. She has been cleared of the charges and is home now, but was only 8 months old when first locked up. She's been home now for a few months and is 2 years old (same age as my Dobe). She has never been around any other dogs other than in the Pound and needs to be socialized. I would like for my Dobe and her to be able to hang out when my friend and I visit eachother.
Question-
We're ready to introduce the 2 dogs, but want to do it correctly to maximize the chances of them getting along.
Any suggestions or proven techniques would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you.
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introducing my dobe to an unsocialized dog
beastiebacon
Mar 04, 2005 11:25 AM
Replies (3)
KDiamondDavis
Mar 05, 2005 02:10 AM
>>Greetings.
>>I have a very important question:
>>Intro-
>>My good friend has a female fixed PitBull that was locked up in the Pound 12 months for a crime she did not commit. She has been cleared of the charges and is home now, but was only 8 months old when first locked up. She's been home now for a few months and is 2 years old (same age as my Dobe). She has never been around any other dogs other than in the Pound and needs to be socialized. I would like for my Dobe and her to be able to hang out when my friend and I visit eachother.
>>Question-
>>We're ready to introduce the 2 dogs, but want to do it correctly to maximize the chances of them getting along.
>>Any suggestions or proven techniques would be greatly appreciated!
>>Thank you.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
Answered this one on another message board.
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Kathy Diamond Davis, author, "Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Reach Others," 2nd edition, and the free Canine Behavior Series at www.veterinaryforum.com
pappa
Jul 20, 2005 07:55 AM
It would be helpful if you actually said where you answered this question.
Otherwise...?????
joce
Mar 05, 2005 02:55 PM
I wouldn't do it. I love pits but even with great socializing they sometimes can't get along with other dogs. If the dog has already gone through this much let it be. Bringing in your dog could work, but if it doesn't and one of the dogs gets hurt it won't be a good situation. Especially since the pit was already blamed for something. If you are absolutely set on it then do it in neutral territory and I wouldn't ever take the dobe to the house. They don't have to have a dog friend to be happy, pits love people.
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