Will my new dog and my other dog eventually get along well?
My dog's best friend / soul mate recently passed away. They were inseparable. They cuddled and played together all the time.
He seemed anxious and lonely without her, so we adopted another dog (similar breed and same gender to the one who passed away) to be a companion for him. 1011
During the meeting at the shelter they got along super well. Happily sniffing each other and acting very excited. At home though, our dog is kind of ignoring the new dog, and has even growled at her a few times when she tries to be affectionate with him.
We've only had her for a few days now. Is he simply trying to establish his alpha status and boundaries? Have you ever had a similar experience that ended in them being very happy with each other's company? Or is it more likely that he'll always be indifferent to her? 63