There’s the possibility I might be taking in my brothers dog (C), who I helped raise. However, my boyfriend’s dog (B), who I also helped raise, hasn’t done that great with her in the past. Looking for any advice.
The short of it is: C is around 7 years old. B is about 5 years old. When we first introduced them it was at C’s home, and B was less than a year. C “bullied” B a bit, and was definitely trying to assert dominance and teach B. Fast forward a few years later, and they meet again. C doesn’t try to dominate B, and is trying to play, but B is very anxious and wants to hide from C. They meet again a few months later and B is obviously anxious about C being there. B will run if C comes near and looks obviously anxious. However, B would walk up to C and sniff her etc, but when C acknowledged B did that, B would jump away.
Background:
C: grew up in rural area and then moved to city. Lived with me and brother for almost 5 years. Doesn’t eat on schedule. Like to graze throughout the day.
B: Covid puppy who was given away from his mother way too soon, around 4 weeks. For the first 3 years of his life, he was very rarely left alone. Never interacted with other dogs much. Is very regimented and follows a pretty strict schedule.
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