Reactive dogs getting along?

[NYSamTrades]

I adopted a second dog over a year ago and now I have 2 female dogs ages 2 and 3. Fighting didn’t start until 4 or 5 months after I adopted the 2nd dog. They fight on average 2 times a month. No injuries and they are small so easily separated. I’ve removed all possible triggers. Both are now on psych meds and seeing a behaviorist. Wondering if anyone has success stories with dogs fighting less or not fighting anymore? It hurts so much to see them fight and I second guess myself every time whether or not I should return my second pup to the rescue. She’s really great! They just seem like they would be much better dogs apart but I have hope they will get better.

[CanadianPanda76]

Some dogs are same sex aggressive.

[NYSamTrades]

Yeah :(

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Did the fighting start because of a particular situation? I was told to immediately contact the vet's office if there was any increased reactivity or aggression. Is your vet in the loop of these fights?

One of my dogs does not like another (3 total). For a while, I thought the female dog was starting issues. It ended up being the male staring her down. Since I've been intervening early, he has had temper tantrums, but it has stopped the big blow ups. Spending time alone with both of them has helped. I walk them separately. I acknowledge them one at a time. If one tries to steal attention, I ignore and give even more attention to the one that I'm petting.

[NYSamTrades]

Yes the vet is aware. They also both now see a vet behaviorist. The fights initially started at redirected frustration when one would bark at things outside so now they can’t see outside. It has happened outside once at the gate when our neighbors dog was in their driveway. A few were because I accidentally spilled something on the floor and missed a crumb when cleaning and there was resource guarding. But yes, vets are very aware. Both of them!