[Emily]

Hi Pam!!

Sorry I didn’t know how to see replies on here. I’m not positive on Winnie (foster pup)’s age but I think 1-3 years? Medium sized, maybe 20-30lbs. She’s very malnourished and weak, so mainly she’s been sleeping in her new crate (which she LOVES, that was the right call!)

I actually have questions about her meeting our dog Gizmo (a 9 yr old pug mix that’s been attacked by larger dogs, twice in the last few months). Winnie has been around other dogs, and is aware that we have another dog in the house, but we’ve kept them separate so far. She has her space in my room, and we cornered off a section of the yard. I finished your foster certification course (endlessly grateful to you for that, so much helpful information I can’t thank you or praise you enough) and understand meeting in a neutral space. What I’m wondering is how long we should wait? She’s gaining a bit of strength and pep, and started growling today when Gizmo came up to the gate blocking my room, so I moved him away but I don’t want her trying to guard me, or my room, or the house in general. She just today had enough strength to begin to practice controlled sitting, so we’re moving slow. Thoughts?

Emily 🙂