I have a 14 yr old lab and a 3 yr old foxhound mix that I've had since puppies. I have fostered dogs for years, so they are used to a 3rd dog coming and going. I adopted an 8 yr old mutt. She is 70 lbs and looks like a sheepdog/terrier/who knows - named Mollie. She growls when she plays and both of my dogs react as if it is aggressive. My foxhound would love to play with her, but she reads the growl as totally aggressive and starts snapping - which could cause a fight. They stop when I tell them to, but don't want them to get a "don't play" message.
. I've only had Mollie for 4 days and figured they will work it out. but I wonder if anyone on here has experience or advice for me to help this process.
Mollie is 8 yrs old and had one family before me.