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Originally posted by tikeyas_mom

I recomend that you place a muzle on Bruse and let your husband hold him tight. While you let Chester go. Chester will be agressive at first but soon will relise that with no dought Bruce is Bigger and is higher rank and IS the alfa male. If Bruce cowers, this is also a good sign, Chester will be giving the satisfaction of being alfa male in the group.

Dogs should not be held tight during introductions, especially intorductions that are not working out too well. It will only frusterate the dog and possibly cause some aggression that wouldn't occur otherwise. They should always be kept on loose leashes. If held on a tight leash, the other dog could also mistake the upright leash as a challenging posture (looks like the tail is straight up and ready for a fight).

Also, from what micki has said, Chester would definately be the alpha, not Bruce (Size is usually not the determining factor in dominance... sometimes it is but not always). Bruce would be the one that would have to realize that Chester is higher ranking than him, which he probably already knows. The problem is Chester wants to eat him for breakfast, hehe