Ever since I got my JRT (Stitch), she has growled or cried around other dogs. I've had people tell me to kind of "introduce" Stitch to the other dog and get down and pet the other dog to let her know that the dog will not hurt me or her. I have tried this on a few occasions and it does not work. She will either a) completely ignore the other dog b) growl at the other dog or c) cry like a baby. I took her over my parent's house the other day and we were outside with the neighbor's 6 mth old puppy. When we first went next door, I sat on the ground and proceeded to pet and play with Lucky (the other dog) while Stitch was sitting next to me. At first she growled at Lucky, then she would sniff her a little bit and growl a little more and then she completely ignored her. At one point I had to pick her up and walk away with her and she peed on herself. I want to take her to the dogpark, friend's houses, etc., but she does not get along with other dogs. What should I do? Would it be best to take her to "doggie classes?" We got her from a rescue, so I don't know if she had a troubled past and that is part of the problem. I am at a loss!
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