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Jealous Dog

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Question
Starbucks is a female lab shar-pei mix. She is 1 year and 3 months. I had adopted a cat, but took him back to the shelter because she was going after him every time he got close to me. I was afraid she would hurt him... or worse possibly kill him. I would like to get a puppy or young dog, but am afraid she would hurt it whenever it got close to me. What should I do? Should I get a new puppy or young dog to add to our family or not?

Answer
I would resolve Starbucks behavior problems before I considered adding another pet. It's not fair to either animal, the one coming in or Starbucks to expect her to know what you want with out showing her.

Try www.ccpdt.com to find someone in your area to help you do both.