Supplies for new corgi/Behavioral issues/Introducing to dogs

Hi, I'm not sure if this is in the right forum, but I'm getting a Corgi next Monday (Eight days from now, counting today). I and my boy friend (Who me and my Shar-Pei are currently living with) have had a few dogs before (Two shar-Peis, a Chow Chow, a German Shepard, a Lab and a Husky mix (Between us, through our entire lives), two of which still live with us), but never a little dog (My smallest being 65 pounds at adulthood), so it's all new to me. I still have a few toys from our last dog (The husky), but he was alot bigger and older, so I need some help here. We still have his leash (A bright red nylon leash), which we tied knots in to shorten for him (for his issue, really. Read bellow) and have lengthened for the short little Corgi; a few toys (A eight-inch long rat, including tail; a green monster about six inches long; a fish about four inches long; a chew ring about five inches round; a chew ring about seven inches round and a soft ball) which we've cleaned very well, and a bed (Big enough for a full grown corgi) which we've also cleaned well. Would it be alright to use those things over again, or would they be to big (Or could he get sick from the other dog?)? Also, which brands of food do you recommend, and would a harness be better than a collar for him (We have to use a harness for the Shar-Pei, or he escapes during walks)?

The last dog we had was the Husky Mix, who was 6 months old when we got him. We had him for six weeks, during all of which, he was getting steadily more aggressive to our cat and children. I could've dealt with the cat, given him to my Mom or something, but he HATED kids. He nipped a kid, and after that we tried to keep him away from kids, but he would lunge at them and try to chew through his lead (Which we eventually had to switch to chain) to get them, and what if he ever got out? So, we took him back to the pound after a horrible pregnancy scare, and last I heard, he's back on adoption. We never hurt him, the cat never hurt him, and to my knowledge, kids never hurt him. We took him out and about around people and to training, had all his current shots, and had gotten "fixed" - So, what was up with him? Past abuse, health issue? Although it's not a problem now, I'd like a little insight on what happened to him.

And finally, we have a 11-and-a-half year-old Chow Chow and a 7 year-old Shar Pei. The chow's great with kids, dogs, ect, and the Shar Pei's great with people but not so with animals (Unless we bring them in, then he's great). They both accepted the Husky well, and have gotten along well with cats and other animals we've brought inside, but should I keep the Corgi away from them (Unless really well watched) until he gets bigger?

Thanks, and sorry for the long post.

 

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As long as the bed and toys have been cleaned properly they should be fine. Although, you may want to purchase a few smaller puppy toys if the dog cannot get his/her mouth around them for teething purposes. You definitely don't want the puppy to seek out furniture, shoe laces,...

What happened to the dog? Every dog has a different temperment. It is likely that nothing hppened to the dog. However, early behavior intervention with aggressive dogs can help. Dogs that are aggressive towards children shouldn't be in situations where there is a potential danger that someone could get hurt. You did the right thing.

Adding a third dog to the mix is a touchy situation. The group now becomes "a pack". This will produce a whole new dynamic! You can do a search on the internet to help you better understand and learn how to deal with issues that arise. I don't believe isolation is a good idea...they need to be socialized together.

Rachel
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