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Read the article I have written titled Dealing with the Dominant Dog. dog supplies Puppys. Even if you don't have a dominant dog, this article lays out the subtle ground rules for establishing yourself as the leader. When you have determined that the time has come to allow the dogs to be together, it's always better to let this happen in a strange location. In other words, someplace that the dogs do not recognize as their own personal territory (i. dog supplies Obedience training for border collies. e. the house or back yard). It's wiser to take them some place. dog supplies Training dogs. Let the introduction be done on leash (with prong collars) so there is the possibility of control if need be. In extreme cases where you are not sure of what may happen, both dogs should have a muzzle on. We offer inexpensive plastic Jafco muzzles which work just fine. That way if there is a fight the dogs will not injure one another and you can step in and break up the fight (NEVER STEP IN AND TRY TO BREAK UP A FIGHT BY YOURSELF IF THE DOGS DON"T HAVE MUZZLES). When I introduce 2 adult dogs I do not allow any posturing. This means one dog trying to show dominance over the other. You will see one dog "T" off to the other. It will put it's head over the top shoulder of the other dog and press down. This is the beginning of showing dominance. (see the photo below)If there are concerns at this point I will continue the exposure to one another away from the house for a few days and then move it into the back yard. It's important to use muzzles if there is the slightest question of possible aggression. At the first sign of posturing you should be giving firm verbal warnings. If that does not work, then a very firm correction is required to show the dog that "he must listen to you". When the back yard is working, then you can allow the dogs to be loose together in the house.
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