| I owuld keep my eye on ANY new dog, for some time. We have had Gypsy sine she was 11 weeks old and I still keep an eye on her. She occasionally does goofy kid stuff (tearing up cardboard) and always barks at strangers.
I know what behavior she will evidence I guess it is more that I watch the environment very closely for things I know SHE responds to.
We have a 8 mo old GWP pup now, here since November. I watch him all the time, too. He is a big softy but some of his behaviors elicit dominance behaviors in Gypsy. If I can avoid overturned drinks and lamps by watching both dogs all the time, then good. At times it even appears that he is provoking her.
I had originally wanted a dog I could take anywhere when I got Gypsy. I have resigned myself to not being able to do that. Even when she is on her best behavior strangers act fearful, rude or ignorant and I am not willing to take the chance that stangers or dogs get hurt.
I wouldn't take me eyes off the new dog for quite some time. Information gathering is valuable no matter what the dog's temperment.
Good Luck,
Frau:D  |