My Black & Tan GSD had a rocky start in life, she was sold by the breeder to a Guy who didnt keep her for very long then for what ever reason handed her into the police dog training scheme but at this time they only wanted older dogs( she was still only a pup) she was rehomed with a Police woman who was a friend of mine. She knew I was looking for a new GSD to keep my older one company and so called me and asked me to take a look at her. This i did and at this time she was only 9.5 mths old. I liked her and decided once we had completed our house move that i would adopt her. After we had been in our new house 2 weeks and our older GSD had made it his home we asked her to bring the new dog along. Due to the fact that during all her life so far she had not had any dog socialization she was quite agressive to other dogs. When she was introduced to Caspa she flew at him with all teeth nashing, he being him just stood there and took it all in his stride, she drew a little blood and pulled out a little fur but he just stood his ground and showed her his teeth! A week or 2 later they where all fine and he just alowed her to settle into her new home. They became the best of mates. Unfortunatly as some of you already know he died three weeks ago. Moving on, I introduces an 8 week Northern Inuit to her just before christmas and she was fine no problems. BUT she still wants to eat other dogs when we are out on our walks. Admittedly not as badly as she used to but enough for me to be concerned. Now the punch line, since losing Caspa i have a large void in my life and i need to fill it, i have been offered a 2.5 yr old Inuit bitch that i would like to have, do i bring the new bitch home and let them introduce themselves in the garden as i did with her & Caspa or what can anyone else suggest?? The new bitch is spayed by the way!!
tough call, it's hard when they are the same sex. Is there no way they could meet away form your home a few times???
Possibly, havent been to see her yet, she is one of my dogs cousins and i only found out about her through my breeders website, spoke to the owner and i am hopfully going to see her next Sunday. I did think of rubbing a towel with my dogs scent and then rubbing the new dog with it just before we got home to make her smell like chloe!! Thought that might help, any ideas?
I would be very wary. How close in age would they be? I have had friends who have had bitches who were friendly with others who have still had problems with them fighting when left together at home. Good luck if you do try it.
RC, I've had the same problem with my GSD male. He had NO dog socialization at all throughout his puppyhood, and came to me as an obnoxious 2y/o. It's took me a long time to get him to where he is today. Through perseverence, and some good GSD owner friends of mine, I've got him to be semi social. I have to watch him like a hawk, but it's good to see him try and play. Considering this lad of mine had no idea what it was like to play, and has no idea when to stop, he's doing ok. Get you're GSD to socialise with as many dogs as you can. It's down to you to show her what's right and what's wrong. If she goes to far, recall her, and put her on a leash until she calms down.. I've been at it for 5 years, so you've got a way to go yet. I'm always around if you need any help
Wolfie Its not that we have not tried to socialization her but she actually tries to attack other dogs, she can not be trusted off the lead in any public area where she may encounter other dogs!! Walking on the lead she stays at heel and is perfect till she sees another dog then she is on two feet while you hang onto her collar for dear life. No chastizment makes any difference as its short lived till the next dog!! At home with our 2 dogs(now only one other as our old GSD died 3 weeks ago) she is fine, and with all puppies she is fine, just mature dogs she has a problem with!!!
Sorry RC, I read your post wrong :-( Good luck with whatever you try, I hope it all works out for you
