How to safely introduce an aggressive dog to a new puppy at home?

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Yesterday i took him to my brother he has labradar so i try to make him to introduce him because he has never meet any dog so when he meet hum him he snap out and attack though he was muzzle up he did like this thrice or twice later when he tired he listen to me also then hr sat with him but it was in my mind he can attack him again so may i know how i can introduce him as i want to adopt another puppy so in my mind it is if i adopt puppy and bring him directly home & introduce puppy one week. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 8 months old

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

It sounds like Bruno has not been socialized well with other dogs, which does tend to make it difficult to introduce him to other dogs. Try introducing the dogs in neutral territory - like a park. If it's not their house, then they will be much less likely to fight. While having the muzzle on does add security, it can make the dog act aggressive. Same can happen if you are holding the dog or putting tension on the leash. The best and safest way to introduce them would be at a neutral place with a fence inbetween them. Let Bruno off lead to explore the other dog. If he's aggressive right away, then it won't work. If he's not aggressive and seems interested, then the next step would be to introduce them while walking on lead or in an open area off-lead. This is a bit more risky, so just make sure you're nearby to break up a fight, but don't be overbearing (i.e. holding the lead tight). I hope that helps and all goes well.

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