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Originally Posted by seoultrader  All input appreciated. However, I've given my word and can''t back out so I'll have to find some solution for seperation while out of the house during the day. |
I'm not sure you are understanding how serious this is????
Please keep them separated for the whole 6 months...do not have them together at any time. They could be just doing nothing, and a toy, or you giving one a treat will set them off into a fight.
It does not take much...a push, a growl, a sniff...and unless their training is exceptional you will never be able to stop a fight. If you were experienced with dogs, you would not of even thought of taking in this other dog...only someone inexperienced would have.
Never set up dogs to fail...and this is what you will be doing if you allow both dogs to be together.
Your 1 year old male is maturing by the day...he may just decide that he does not need to 'play nice' anymore. Very common with a teenage Rottie.
Please re-think this.
Gina