How to stop my dog's aggression towards my newly adopted dog?

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Bula is aggressive towards my dog Johnny whom I adopted two weeks ago. Growling and today she scratched his ear badly. What can I do to improve their relationship? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 10 years and 8 months old | 30 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Separate them for a few days then gradually reintroduce them. First with a door between them so they can hear and smell one another then separated so they can see but not reach one another and finally a supervised physical introduction. Use leash, collars and muzzles if necessary. Pheromone products such as the Adaptil collar or DAP plug in diffuser may decrease any anxiety or aggression. Provide adequate numbers of bowls, beds and toys to prevent food aggression or resource protection.

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