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Hi all, I am a new user and was wondering if anyone can help me out!
1 week ago my husband and I adopted a stray dog (Molly). She is a very sweet and laid back dog. We are guessing that she is about 6-12 months old. She has been pretty good with all of the training we have been trying. As of last night another dog came into our lives (a 9 week old German Shepard, Sasha). When the two dogs met they played for a while and got acquainted but then a few hours later Molly was attacking Sasha. I am not 100% why but when I made my correction sound and touched Molly she backed off. Needless to say Sasha was a little shaken up.
Things calmed down and every one was fine until early the next morning. Sasha started playing with one of molly’s toys and Molly attacked her again. We aren't talking growling I mean a full blown attack. Once again when I made my correction sound and touched Molly she backed off.
My husband has been home with both of them all day and he tells me that although there hasn't been any more attacks for the time being Molly has started growling towards Sasha for no reason at all. At this point I am even dreading going home from work because all I have been thinking about is ‘what if Molly really hurts Sasha’. I understand that the growling might not be something to worry about since Molly is trying to let Sasha know the boundaries, but I really didn't think there would be any attacks like this. Let me clarify that Sasha has been fine after both times and there hasn't been any blood or broken skin. Has anyone had issues like this when bringing two dogs together? Am I being paranoid or worrying too much? Any insight would be so helpful. It makes me really sad to think that this might be something we all won’t get over and I would hate for there to be tension.
1 week ago my husband and I adopted a stray dog (Molly). She is a very sweet and laid back dog. We are guessing that she is about 6-12 months old. She has been pretty good with all of the training we have been trying. As of last night another dog came into our lives (a 9 week old German Shepard, Sasha). When the two dogs met they played for a while and got acquainted but then a few hours later Molly was attacking Sasha. I am not 100% why but when I made my correction sound and touched Molly she backed off. Needless to say Sasha was a little shaken up.
Things calmed down and every one was fine until early the next morning. Sasha started playing with one of molly’s toys and Molly attacked her again. We aren't talking growling I mean a full blown attack. Once again when I made my correction sound and touched Molly she backed off.
My husband has been home with both of them all day and he tells me that although there hasn't been any more attacks for the time being Molly has started growling towards Sasha for no reason at all. At this point I am even dreading going home from work because all I have been thinking about is ‘what if Molly really hurts Sasha’. I understand that the growling might not be something to worry about since Molly is trying to let Sasha know the boundaries, but I really didn't think there would be any attacks like this. Let me clarify that Sasha has been fine after both times and there hasn't been any blood or broken skin. Has anyone had issues like this when bringing two dogs together? Am I being paranoid or worrying too much? Any insight would be so helpful. It makes me really sad to think that this might be something we all won’t get over and I would hate for there to be tension.