Can anyone give me any advice? My ex may be coming to stay with me for a while at the end of the month with his dog. However,since we split up,I got myself a puppy. (13 week Lab).The problem is that his dog doesn`t like other dogs. He used to live with another Lab who is was ok with,but is aggressive to any other dog he comes across. (The older Lab was pts just before Xmas at 12 years old).Obviously I don`t want them to stay if he is going to be aggressive to the pup. His dog is definitely the pack leader in his household. Is allowed to do basically whatever he likes,sleep wherever he wants,will bite if you go anywhere near him if he has a bone,growl at you if you go near his food etc etc. Generally,not a very nice dog. Is there anyway that the two could be introduced to accept each other,or shall I just tell the ex that he can`t stay?
Thanks in advance
Tina

Tina

personally I think that you have to give prime thought to your pup who is at a very delicate time of his life. A bad experience could cause lots of problems for you for the future. If there was no reason to doubt the visitor would be anything other than nice and cuddly etc then you have no reason to keep them apart - but as you have already said he doesn't like other dogs - I would not invite him.

hth

Pam n co

Tell him to stay with someone else!
You have your baby to think of.

Do you think it would be ok to try and introduce them when Cooper is a bit bigger? Would the other dog be more accepting then as Cooper is the same sex/breed as the one he used to live with? Or maybe take them separately down a park and arrange to meet so we can see what his dogs reaction will be? Are there any training classes that deal with aggression in dogs? We do need to find a solution as there is a very strong possiblility that we will get back together. This obviously can`t happen if we can`t get his dog to accept my pup. Any ideas? George (the other dog) is a 7yr old border collie x manchester terrier. He doesn`t hate ALL other dogs......just most :-)

Hi again

If you and your ex are thinking of getting back together then this could be something that either drives you apart or if handled constructively actually help pull you together :) I truly hope it's the latter.

It's something that is very difficult to advise on on such a board as it really needs someone to see just how the older dog reacts and show you how to control him to curb the behaviour.You could see what training services there are in your area and speak to the trainer about the specific difficulties your fella's dog has and then take them to training classes together. Killing two birds with one stone, you'll be tackling the older dogs aggression problems and training your dog in obedience at the same time. For now though - I would only introduce them on neutral ground and only when they are both under proper control.

Good luck with this and your relationship - do please let us know how you get on.

Pam n the boys