A Dog Tale (Tail?)

Have both dogs on-leash. 

Take the dogs for a walk together, 

keeping 10 feet between them 

so that they cannot greet one another 

or stare. 

The idea is 

simply to acclimate them to each other's presence 

without causing tension. 

Next, have the dogs meet 

with leashes dragging 

on neutral territory.

~Animal Humane Society [How to introduce dogs]

We tried it. We walked the girls (Zelda and Scout) around the neighborhood. They walked into the backyard and raced round and round.

Zelda loves to run around in circles (my dog - so proud).

Scout is a herder. She loves to herd and protect her family.

It was exciting. There were moments of bared teeth.

Then there was a tense "peace."

Why did you come?

Wary...

"Who is sneaking up on me?"

"It is just me, Scouty."

"Come on, let's play!"

"I'm not doing anything. She's doing it."

"I don't think I am having fun."

Go to your corners.

"I love this back porch."

"Please take her home!"

Back at the hotel - dog tired.

The second day was much better. The girls will need more time together in different places to adjust. Trust takes time...