Rocky is a 3 year old male neutered Chihuahua mix who we adopted 2 weeks ago from a shelter. He was not fostered. Is there a way to train him to stop barking excessively?

Updated On October 11th, 2020

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 3 years old | 8 lbs

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Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

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Good for you for doing your homework before bringing home a buddy for Bella Donna! When you bring a second dog into your home, the sex of the dog matters less than their individual temperament. Since Bella Donna is a mellow pup, she might do better with another middle-aged or older dog rather than an energetic puppy. Some small breed dogs are little bundles of energy, like most terriers. I think that the most important thing to do before bringing home a new dog is to have Bella Donna meet any prospective new dog on neutral territory before bringing them home. Many rescues will also allow you to foster a new dog for a few days before officially adopting them to test the waters with other pets at home. I hope this helps and that Bella Donna enjoys the company of her new friend!

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