Rosie is an approximately 5-month old Rottweiler mix that I am fostering. She came to me almost a month ago and in that short time we've accomplished both crate training 101 as well as housebreaking 101.
She was a little shy around my resident dog (a 5-year old male) but within a few days, she really came around. To date, she's holding her own w/ my male and has even started to initiate play from time to time.
Rosie and I started a basic puppy obedience class three weeks ago. She is a very smart girl and picks up things w/ ease. However, she is very timid and appears to be afraid of most dogs.
My question is, how do I get her socialized around other (preferably well-mannered) dogs her age? Our weekly ob class is very small and most of the dogs are much larger than her (and, since it's a PUPPY class... not very well-mannered).
Maybe I'm asking for too much too soon?
Advice? Tips? Comments? All will be appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
~K