We've had our Chihuahua/Jack Russell mix for three months, and she's made herself at home with the family perfectly fine. She tends to be aggressive, but then very skittish after barking or growling at another dog. Recently, we got another JRT mix, and our Chihuahua made sure to let him know she was boss the first day, which I was told is good when accepting the new dog in the home. But then he began to take the upper hand, and our poor original doggie has been running away from him, and she won't eat, pee, or play when he's in the room. She's very scared and jumpy, and this has gone on for two days. I make sure to give her extra love, and I always feed her first, but the new dog totally dominates her. Is there anything I can do to make her feel less threatened and accept the new dog into the family, or can only time tell?
2007-07-11
22:29:15
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