We have been watching Gracie since the failed adoption. She is absolutely thrilled that the dog is gone. We should have noticed that she preferred to be alone. The signs were there.
For example, Gracie routinely encounters the neighbors’ Border Collie, Rosie. If we observe her behavior closely, we see the signs of aggressive behavior. She blocks Rosie’s every attempt to be petted by us. She even walked up to where Rosie was lying and peed right near Rosie’s foot, as if to claim territory. (She routinely tinkles on the spot where Rosie rests.)
While we have given up on adding another dog to our family, we have not given up on socialization. Certain behaviors are expected, and getting along with other dogs is one of them. It is time to hit books! Feel free to leave comments if you have tips for how you dealt with this issue with your rescued dog.
Rescue Mommy and Daddy
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