I have been very diligent and determined to teach my pup to ignore other dogs. There are, IMO, a couple exceptions to this rule, as in the first week we got him, a close family friend of ours came to stay with his dog, 1 year old Border Collie/G.Shep mix...(they always stay here when in town because we're dog friendly)

Cato did meet this dog when he was 9 weeks old. The first day/night they stayed, I had the other dog out loose in the house with Cato in cage. THe 2nd day the same, on the third day, let the pup out to meet the "big" dog in the flesh, they did fine.

They will be coming again this weekend to stay for 3 days. Cato has recently "found his voice" (and man is it a bark backed with territorial). I plan to have the dogs together in the yard, etc during the course of their stay.

I'm just curious about the best approach to reintroducing the dogs. SHould I do the same crate approach I did when Cato was a babe? (I *think* he'll go nuts) Or should we just let them meet in the yard, or out on the street for neutral territory? Suggestions? Thoughts?

Hey Michelle, if it worked the first time try it again. My pup is really good with animals (a pleasant surprise) but 2 of my others would be a problem with a strange dog (not in the pack) in the house. I'd be crating the "guest" dog. Your pup looks awesome too!