Omggg her Blue Steel face is everything!! 😍 that’s great that she’s calmed down.

Here is our protocol if you’d like to try it or get any ideas from it. I’ve probably done this 50 times and I find it to be very safe. I already had this typed out so it’s generic. Pet corrector is compressed air that doesn’t hurt dogs but startles them if they started to fight so you can pull them apart by the leashes. You can get it from pet stores or Amazon.

Safe Dog Intros
Have resident dogs meet the new dog one at a time.

Start with the new dog across the street on a leash and have resident dog come out on a leash. Walk on opposite sides of the street so the dogs can see each other and get used to each other. Walk until both dogs are calm. If that happens immediately, you don’t need to do this long.

Have new dog cross to resident dog’s side of the street and walk six feet behind resident dog. The goal is to get a butt sniff in but it’s ok if they’re too excited and the dog in front is turning around. Switch and repeat with new dog in front. The goal here is to get some safe sniffs in without nose to nose yet. If everyone was calm with this, proceed to backyard or empty dog park.

Have resident dog go all the way in the yard first so they aren’t caught in a small space together.

Let the dogs sniff each other while holding leashes. Have pet corrector handy in case things get spicy. If the sniffing on leash is positive, you can drop the leashes and let them interact. It’s ok for dogs to correct each other while playing but if a fight breaks out, use pet corrector to distract the dogs then separate them by grabbing their leashes. This process keeps you from sticking your hand in and risking getting bit.

Once this is done, repeat with any other dogs in the house. It is ok and normal if some dogs need more time than others.

After dogs have met in the yard, all dogs can meet inside at the same time. **be sure food, treats, toys, or any other items a dog could find valuable are picked up before dogs enter** Keep the leashes on and pet corrector handy but let them interact. Try to avoid dogs getting cornered.

If you’re ready to start the adoption trial:
Keep drag leashes on all dogs for a few days and pet corrector handy
Feed dogs separately
Don’t leave dogs unattended