Need Help with a Decision

[Dixieland Dancer]

Originally posted by KYS
Dixie: Dogs naturally come from packs. They are use to being around other dogs from the start and if they are properly socialized do not have a problem being around other dogs when they get older. >>>>>>>>>

I am assuming you mean their own pack and
not dogs outside of their pack. : )
Because with certain dogs, it doesn't matter
how much socializing you do they will still
not get along with strange dogs.

Yes I meant their own pack. And while I realize some dogs don't get along with strange dogs when they are older, I do not believe it is a hopeless cause. I believe if they don't get along with other dogs when they are older it is usually because 1) they were taken from their own pack too early or 2) they never were properly socialized. In a dogs own pack in the wild, socialization with outside packs rarely occurs because their is the inborn trait to defend territory for food and basic necessities in life. This is not the case with our domesticated canines. Domesticated canines should be highly socialized in order to fit into society in an acceptable and tolerable way.

I have not come across a dog that was properly socialized that did not deal reasonably well with other dogs. I am not saying it doesn't happen, I just think it is in the minority.

If my memory serves me correctly, Drake does have some socialization issues but I believe Souraya and Andrew have done an excellent job correcting the situation.