blending a chow chow and a jack russell

Question
I have a 10 year old Jack russell and my boyfriend has a 10 year old chow.  I lived at home with my father the last four years with my jack russell and he helped with his care a great deal during that time. My father recently passed and my boyfriend and I are going to buy my father's home where I reside now with my jack russell. I am worried about my dog's attitude toward the chow.  My dog hasnt lived with another dog since he was 2 years old.  That dog was a terrier-daschund mix.  Any tips on how the chow and my jack should meet?

Answer
I would let the dogs meet on neutral territory first, and for a while I'd be keeping them separate unless they are supervised, and start by doing side by side on-leash obedience, and parallel walking them on leash. A good in-person trainer may be able to help you by observing them and giving you more suggestions, especially if there seems to be tension between them. Sandy Case BFA MEd CPDT www.positivelycanine.com