A lady reached out to us to watch her dog while she and her family go on vacation for two weeks. I told her that before either of us made a decision I wanted the dogs to meet. She has a male poodle hybrid, about 6 months and not neutered. As y'all know Nala is 3 months, and Pongo is about 11months.
She brought him over, and I had both the dogs on the back porch, so meeting he could adjust to a new house and new people without being overwhelmed by two new dogs. I wasn't too worried about Nala, she's so young and submissive she does great with just about every dog she meets. He did great, then we brought Pongo inside on a leash, and he started barking constantly. H had Pongo, and held him on a tight leash and allowed them to sniff each other and something snapped and Pongo barked, and lunged at her dog. H pulled him back and had him sit, and calmed him down. We continued to let the dogs be around each other and sniff, and eventually after a few more near incidents they were fine. We then let them off the leashes very cautiously and they started play fighting, they're both pretty big dogs so they got pretty rowdy. Pongo, and Nala play a lot, but not nearly so rough, or as loud. What were they doing, and was I doing something wrong?
I don't think she's going to ask us to keep him after all that, and I don't blame her. I told her to do what she was most comfortable with, and that if I did watch them they would NEVER be left without my supervision, and when I could give them my complete attention.
Pongo's behavior scared me a little, he's always been the sweetest dog, so I guess I'm wondering if this is normal or not. He's always been fine at the dog park. Did I do anything wrong? How am I supposed to let them meet? I don't want this to happen again in the future, and I really don't want him or any other dog to get hurt. Thank y'all in advance!
Re: Should I have done something different?
Have you seen my monkey?
Ditto.
Have you seen my monkey?
This makes me feel much better, thank y'all so much! I really appreciate y'all's insight, and experience. Sorry it took me so long to get back, it's been hectic at work and having time with the dogs the past couple days.