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by LSU mom on 28 October 2011 - 23:10
I have a new dog, a personal protection GSD almost two years old. We have inside cats, one inside 5 lb dog and one outside GSD dog. All the new pets in the past came in as puppy's so this is the first adult dog coming into the home. Not really sure how to handle it. This new dog, Argo will be outside with the fixed female most of the time but inside at night in a kennel. I just don't want any of my pets to get hurt, so has anyone out there done this that can give some good advise?
by Dawulf on 29 October 2011 - 00:10
Totally depends on the dogs personality.
I have a cat who refuses to take anything from any other animal (or Human for that matter, psh...). She is very protective of me, but can get used to other animals pretty quick. She likes to "assert her dominance", and is absolutely a little terror, so I was pretty worried about bringing another dog in too. Before, when we brought our other current dog home (he is smaller), we found out when they met that he is a complete chicken - he is still afraid of her, even if she is OK with him and even tries to get him to play, he will have none of it.
Now early this month, we brought home the dog in my avatar. I am very grateful for her awesome personality. After the first few "leave its" she is fine with the cat. I wouldn't leave them alone together - the cat still tries to start things (shes such a brat), but I have let them both sleep on the bed with me with no problems. They are getting there.
When we first bring the new addition home, we keep them in a sort of neutral territory, and let the other animals come out and check things out on their own terms. New addition stays on a leash for the first few days AT LEAST, just in case. I know theres people out there who (and just might) freak out on me for saying this, but it is how we do things and we've never had a problem in the past, but perhaps we've just been lucky. :)
Whatever you do, GOOD LUCK and I hope it works out for ya!
I have a cat who refuses to take anything from any other animal (or Human for that matter, psh...). She is very protective of me, but can get used to other animals pretty quick. She likes to "assert her dominance", and is absolutely a little terror, so I was pretty worried about bringing another dog in too. Before, when we brought our other current dog home (he is smaller), we found out when they met that he is a complete chicken - he is still afraid of her, even if she is OK with him and even tries to get him to play, he will have none of it.
Now early this month, we brought home the dog in my avatar. I am very grateful for her awesome personality. After the first few "leave its" she is fine with the cat. I wouldn't leave them alone together - the cat still tries to start things (shes such a brat), but I have let them both sleep on the bed with me with no problems. They are getting there.
When we first bring the new addition home, we keep them in a sort of neutral territory, and let the other animals come out and check things out on their own terms. New addition stays on a leash for the first few days AT LEAST, just in case. I know theres people out there who (and just might) freak out on me for saying this, but it is how we do things and we've never had a problem in the past, but perhaps we've just been lucky. :)
Whatever you do, GOOD LUCK and I hope it works out for ya!
by Emoore on 29 October 2011 - 01:10
It's best to introduce your dogs on a neutral territory like a park if possible. That way your female won't feel like she's being invaded on her home turf. One of the best ways to introduce dogs to each other is to take them all on a walk together. If you can get them moving in the same direction, not making a bunch of eye contact with each other, not giving each other the stinkeye, not trying to dominate each other right away, but just moving together as a pack, you can go a long way towards getting them to accept each other.
Out of sheer curiosity, if the dog is going to be in the yard during the day and in a kennel at night, what is he supposed to protect? The yard?
Out of sheer curiosity, if the dog is going to be in the yard during the day and in a kennel at night, what is he supposed to protect? The yard?
by LSU mom on 29 October 2011 - 01:10
Well, I was looking for a dog that would bark if someone came around. My femail GS is scared of strangers and I was told she has weak nearves. I wanted a strong nearve dog to keep trash looking for a easier target to rob. Argo fell into my lap, wonderful dog. He is old line Czech and not good for police work, not social enough. He is not social with strangers so they made him a personal protection dog. He bonds great with my husband and myself, but probably more dog than I wanted or needed. His bloodline is way above and beyond for the price, so I bought him. Now, I have this dog and am trying to retire him into a pet.
by Emoore on 29 October 2011 - 01:10
Makes sense.
Use the protocol I described above for introducing dogs. I've been fostering German Shepherds with a rescue group for nearly 10 years, which means I have strange dogs coming in and out of my house all the time. That's the method I use and have never had an issue.
Use the protocol I described above for introducing dogs. I've been fostering German Shepherds with a rescue group for nearly 10 years, which means I have strange dogs coming in and out of my house all the time. That's the method I use and have never had an issue.
by destiny4u on 29 October 2011 - 17:10
my cat will also dig her nails into my dogs face if my dog bugs her too much u need to be careful some cats have tempers lol but a gsd can kill one so easy so the dog needs to learn the cat is like a baby and should be left alone, it depends on the cat really i find the female calico/torties more tempermental to other animals, cats can also be dangerous around dogs faces.
by Ace952 on 29 October 2011 - 19:10
Did the seller know this at the time? Have you asked for their help as well? A personal protection dog is no bueno if he is anti social and is kenneled at night.
If something happens all he can do is go nuts in the crate or outside in the yard if something happened during the day time. How long have you had the dog?
but beyond that....I'm sure some others can chime in on some more good advice to help.
If something happens all he can do is go nuts in the crate or outside in the yard if something happened during the day time. How long have you had the dog?
but beyond that....I'm sure some others can chime in on some more good advice to help.
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