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Is it safe to bring a new puppy home with an aggressive dog?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 2 years and 3 months old | 70 lbs

Jack is a Aggressive when it comes to other dogs when I’m walking him, I am wondering if I bring in a small puppy that is barely wined Would he Attack the small puppy because he is territorial? I want a toy goldendoodle puppy...

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Answered By Maria DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 21st, 2018

Before bringing in another dog to your home, I would recommend getting a trainer to come to your home and work with Jack. We cannot predict if Jack will attack another dog when they come into your home, but you can try to work with Jack and see if you can correct the problem. The trainer will be the best person to discuss if bringing another dog in would be ok. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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