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2 male dogs meeting

Chewy

I own a 3 year old male Rottweiler named Chewy, who is fixed. Currently we live at home with my dad's Husky Nikki, who is 11 (and we used to also live with another Rottie who died last summer). My long distance boyfriend owns a 3 year old male boxer (Harley) who is NOT fixed. I hope to in the near future have them meet and also live with my boyfriend in about a year's time. I'm concerned about the way they might react (and I know my boyfriend does not plan on fixing Harley)...what can I do to help this situation?

Symptoms: Behavioral

• Experienced Advisor Rosie Barclay says:

  March 01st, 2008 at 09:32 AM

  If the dogs are ok towards other dogs when out on a walk why not introduce them away from any territory and have a bit of fun. Take them for a lovely walk, remain calm and positive. Then bring them back in to the house together.

  Usually dogs when they spend some time together do have to challenge each other to see who is the stronger and one normally defers. They might try to pin each other down or try to place paws. jaws over the back of the other. This is quite normal and one should defer  (back off) so don't try and make life equal for them. However if both are of a similar strength and neither back down then the aggression may escalate. If this continues and you are worried for their safety ask your vet to refer you to a qualified dog behaviourist. Be a little careful if Chewy is over protective towards you he might not like two new males coming into his life and taking his lady away.

  God luck remain positive

  Rosie Barclay

   

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