My dog growls and bites the new family dog, now he's sad. Help!

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Some family just moved in with us a month ago and for the past few weeks we've been trying to get my dog to be friends with there dog. My dog acts like he hates there dog and growls and shows his teeth and tries to bite. There dog doesn't growl or show teeth at all or nothing. For the past few days my dog acts super sad and scared all of the time. He's constantly worried acting. He's hardly eating and acts like I severely hurt him when I accidentally hit him or something. Please Help!! Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 4 years and 6 months old | 20 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

It sounds like Buddy is giving the proper signals to the new dog that things are a bit too much for him. If he is showing teeth or growling that means he's had enough and the play session between both dogs should end before one or both dogs escalates the encounter. Short, supervised sessions are best and if either dog shows they've had enough, separate the two into other rooms or crates for a while before trying again. You may also want to pick up any bedding or toys/treats that may be fought over. Since Buddy seems pretty stressed out by the situation, creating a space that is just for him such as a bedroom with his bedding, food, water, etc is best so he has a place where he can get away from the other people and dogs and relax on his own for a while.

My dog growls and bites the new family dog, now he's sad. Help!

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