Adopting a large dog: Small dog, fence jumping, and kennel training?

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I’m considering adopting a dog that had been wondering the neighborhood for over a month. Thanks to animal control he was trapped and taken to the shelter. He was microchipped but the owners are going to surrender him. I have always had small pets and am hesitant to adopt this year and a half 68 lb lab mix. my concerns are; Will he get along with my 10 lb chihuahua, how do I train him from jumping the fence...that’s how he got lost in the first place. And is he too old to kennel train? tkx. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 1 year and 7 months old | 68 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

It will all depend on his temperament! Big dogs can get along with small dogs just fine but it does depend on their personalities. Make sure they meet in a neutral area (so not your yard that your small dog "owns." It wis probably a good idea to take the bigger dog on a hard walk to wear him out and also have a helper with you. If you are scared, have them meet with a fence between them first. You can absolutely train him to a kennel still. Lastly, make sure your fence is high enough and in good condition. It's pretty tough to train a dog not to jump a fence. One option is to get an underground fence and run the wire along the fence line. Most dogs will respect this system and won't try to jump the fence. I also recommend to do some reading about Labs in general. They are typically very good dogs but they do require some exercise. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Adopting a large dog: Small dog, fence jumping, and kennel training?

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