Great ideas. I do rescue too. We just had to have one of our rescue's put down this week.Is your dog a male? Don't just bring the new dog into the yard, introduce in a neutral "fun relaxed environment". Even if they get along be careful about "resources" when bringing them into your home.
Consider baby steps as in crates and dogs see each other but don't have the opportunity to fight. Hate to be paranoid here but I have integrated MANY aggressive breed dogs and it isn't something to take lightly. If they seem to get along (two males, or two females if they are both of the same gender) be EXTREMELY careful regarding food and treats for at least 3 weeks.
I am probably talking to the wall here but I am a dog lover and have done rescue for many years, Rhodesian Ridgebacks can be aggressive and folks need to be prepared when introducing a dog.
he was aggressive toward my dog, all other animals and recently opened a farm gate(while i was 10 feet away), that my kids can't open and tried to attack the neighbors horse. This last week he would pace the fence looking for a way out, went after our chickens, who were in the run.... A lot more to it, but it wasn't a good situation and since he attacked livestock, state law requires him to be put down. The rescue made the decision, not me. I'm sad because I have had him for 12 weeks. We nursed him through his surgery to have his eye removed, his heartworm treatment, etc.Anyway, The Ridgie didn't work out today. He wasn't a ridgie afterall. The guy had some kind of mix, the dog had no manners, and my dog was really stiff and unwelcoming to him. It's weird because my dog loves other dogs, people, kids, cats, everything. He was uncomfortable for sure.
So our search is still on.



ats carcar on the head: Good Girl!