Here's the situation that I have encountered:
I have been living with a friend for a while now, and he has decided that he wants to adopt a dog. I currently own a 3 year old mutt, that is a very mellow, easy going dog. She gets along with most other dogs, but doesn't take to some, not to sure what sets her off either. After searching for a while, he came upon a dog that he really likes. The problem that we are running into, is that for the shelter to adopt out, they have to see signs that both of the dogs, that would be living togehter, are getting along.
The next day, I bring my dog (Kelly) in to see if they would do well together. After a bit of interaction between people and dogs, and a little excrecise, they were introduced. The pound dog (Rufus, who is a little under a year old) immediatly ran over to investigate Kelly. Well, Kelly objected to this and kinda scooted away from Rufus. After that she just started to bark when rufus would come close to her, or make eye contact. Kelly never really showed signs of aggression, rather just didn't want to be near Rufus. I just am not sure why she is fine with most dogs she is around, but than wouldn't even come in contact with Rufus. (A few details that may be helpful. Kelly is a spayed female, while Rufus is a neutered male. They weigh about the same, while Rufus still has growing to do... Rufus is an excitable dog, and will jump a little, but was not "pouncing" on Kelly, or being excessivly rough. Rufus has been at the shelter for many months now, if that has any bearing to what not.)
Well, I apperciate any comments and or help about getting dogs to approach, and interact. (if at all possible.) I know they are both friendly dogs, so I am thinking dog to dog aggression is not the problem, but am not positive.
Kevin