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Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | spayed | 70 lbs
My female GSD is spayed & 4 yrs old. We are considering a male GSD as a family member and mate. This is her house and her family. What's the best way to introduce a male GSD, puppy or similar age GSD up for a new home
2 Answers
Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA
Veterinarian
Published on June 21st, 2017
Answered By Susan England-Foster
Veterinarian
If you are introducing an adult dog I would start some place that is not the house. If they get along you can move them into the yard/ house with leashes and slowly go from there. Sometimes dogs get along great and other times they do not. If you get a puppy you can probably introduce them at home. I would recommend always monitoring them so if a fight happens you are there.
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