My dog is territorial and bit the new dog. How to ease transition?

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Hello, I have two dogs; Maisie (10, Beagle x Poodle) and Coco (8, Maltese x Spoodle) but we are currently pet sitting a 15 year old Labrador for a month whilst her owner is away. Maisie is getting very territorial and tonight attempted to bite the new dog twice. Any tips on how I can make this transition easier? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 25 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

I can't blame Maisie. She has things the way she likes it, then a stranger moves in and is always in the way. I would recommend keeping them separated until she seems more comfortable with the new dog. You can try Adaptil diffusers or DAP collars to provide calming pheromones, which may help her know things are going to be ok.

My dog is territorial and bit the new dog. How to ease transition?

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