I just rescued a bluetick coonhound and would love to hear from anyone who is familiar with the breed. We've been feeding her for 1 1/2 years and only yesterday were able to catch her. She has been living in the woods and was probably left behind by hunters. I hope to be able to integrate her into the pack (great pyrennes,komondor and shihtzu ) Any suggestions would be appreciated.   Jan

She is very calm but she has just been spayed and isn't active yet. I have to keep her apart from the others due to her being in heat and even with the surgery she will attract male dogs for 2 weeks. I have a neutered male (komondor ) and she is not allowed contact.

My other dogs are well trained  but my male is alpha so I couldn't bring another alpha male into the pack. She has shown no aggression at the vets or with any of us...a good sign.

If it was me, I'd wait until she was healed, and then introduce her to the alpha male first. Once he accepts her, the rest will follow. Or that's how it should work at least... Dogs, like any animal, can be unpredictable though. Best of luck with your new hound! Hope everything works out! Keep us updated on here.

Paula

That is great news! Hope it continues to go well as each dog is introduced.

~Paula