brileythebully
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My EB is almost 11 months old and 55 lbs, and we live with my roommate and her dog (husky/sheltie mix) who is 1.5 years and only 20 lbs. They are the best of friends, never any problems between the 2, and they play very rough. Next year we are moving to a townhouse, and we thought it would be just us 2, but have decided on going with the bigger place with 3 bedrooms and adding one of our good friends who has a 1.5 year old yorkie that is only 4-6 lbs.
We want to introduce the dogs now and get them use to each other. My EB has never shown any signs of DA, or any aggression for that matter but will defend himself if needed or if he feels threatened. But he does play very very rough sometimes and can be jumpy and overwhelming. Anyone have any advice to make this meet and greet smoother?
We are moving in August so my bully will hopefully be calmed down by then, as he has already started to calm a bit surprisingly.
I know to have the correct energy, and even told our friend she shouldn't be there when they meet lmao. She is way over protective and we tried to introduce them months ago when Briley was still a crazy puppy, he was jumping on her to see the puppy, etc. (Briley is very good and gentle with older and smaller dogs btw) my friends energy was ALL wrong and completely scared her dog and he picked up her worrisome energy and was yapping, shaking, etc.
Also, my bully is neutered, my roommates dog is spayed, but our friends yorkie is not neutered and is not very socialized.
I know to be calm, introduce one at a time, leashes?, but am open to suggestions that have worked for you.
Also, what to do if my bully starts to be too rough or not back off if the yorkie gives a little warning? He can be very pushy sometimes but you all know how bully's can get! (Briley doesn't know what the warning is, he seems to think it means play more!) he's never met a dog THIS small. Smallest was maybe 10-15 lbs? But has done very good and gentle with old dogs and pays little attention to them.
Sorry for the long post! Hope it made sense!
We want to introduce the dogs now and get them use to each other. My EB has never shown any signs of DA, or any aggression for that matter but will defend himself if needed or if he feels threatened. But he does play very very rough sometimes and can be jumpy and overwhelming. Anyone have any advice to make this meet and greet smoother?
We are moving in August so my bully will hopefully be calmed down by then, as he has already started to calm a bit surprisingly.
I know to have the correct energy, and even told our friend she shouldn't be there when they meet lmao. She is way over protective and we tried to introduce them months ago when Briley was still a crazy puppy, he was jumping on her to see the puppy, etc. (Briley is very good and gentle with older and smaller dogs btw) my friends energy was ALL wrong and completely scared her dog and he picked up her worrisome energy and was yapping, shaking, etc.
Also, my bully is neutered, my roommates dog is spayed, but our friends yorkie is not neutered and is not very socialized.
I know to be calm, introduce one at a time, leashes?, but am open to suggestions that have worked for you.
Also, what to do if my bully starts to be too rough or not back off if the yorkie gives a little warning? He can be very pushy sometimes but you all know how bully's can get! (Briley doesn't know what the warning is, he seems to think it means play more!) he's never met a dog THIS small. Smallest was maybe 10-15 lbs? But has done very good and gentle with old dogs and pays little attention to them.
Sorry for the long post! Hope it made sense!