I think you need to give it a little more time....Sierra might have been use to being the dominant one in her other homes and jake has been around your house for a while...so Sierra comes in thinking she's the "top dog" and Jake thinks otherwise. Its a power trip for both of them. I think reprimanding and separating them when they fight should eventually get the point across. Eventually they should come to a mutual agreement on dominance and things should settle down. Its a completely new situation for both of them. Just be sure you show Jake plenty of affection to show that you still love him, but also show him that now he must share your affection (and his toys) with Sierra. Show Sierra the same affection so she knows that you accept her. I hope this helped....Good luck and keep us updated!
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They were definately mad. Hair up, teeth out, ears back. 
So far this is what we've done today. Let me know what you think.
Sierra was crated overnight. We an open house floor plan, so we can't really do gates, but they took turns with seperate play times with us this a.m. then we took them for a walk with hubby and I in the middle, and one dog on the outside of each of us. They walked great, Jake had never been on the trail. When the walk was over, we stopped in a place Jake had never been so it was neutral and let them come together. They sniffed a bit, but not too much interest on their parts. We told them both to sit here and there during walks.
Then Jake was able to stay out and Sierra had her water in the crate, I switched them after a few hours. Sierra was out/Jake was in and gave them commands to sit and lay down and rewarded both with treats so they could see I was in charge and they were treated the same. After a little while, I switched them and did the same thing. So far, no fights while they were next to each other while the other one was in the crate. They still haven't played in the house together. We'll try that this afternoon, when my husband is home to help. I think we'll keep them each on a lead in case we need to pull them apart. I also read water/vinigar spray if they dont' stop.
What do you think? Am I doing this right? We're so new to this.
Thanks you guys are a weath of info and help!
So far this is what we've done today. Let me know what you think.
Sierra was crated overnight. We an open house floor plan, so we can't really do gates, but they took turns with seperate play times with us this a.m. then we took them for a walk with hubby and I in the middle, and one dog on the outside of each of us. They walked great, Jake had never been on the trail. When the walk was over, we stopped in a place Jake had never been so it was neutral and let them come together. They sniffed a bit, but not too much interest on their parts. We told them both to sit here and there during walks.
Then Jake was able to stay out and Sierra had her water in the crate, I switched them after a few hours. Sierra was out/Jake was in and gave them commands to sit and lay down and rewarded both with treats so they could see I was in charge and they were treated the same. After a little while, I switched them and did the same thing. So far, no fights while they were next to each other while the other one was in the crate. They still haven't played in the house together. We'll try that this afternoon, when my husband is home to help. I think we'll keep them each on a lead in case we need to pull them apart. I also read water/vinigar spray if they dont' stop.
What do you think? Am I doing this right? We're so new to this.
Thanks you guys are a weath of info and help!
Thanks for everyone's help. Nano you are TOO kind.
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