Bonding spayed bun with baby boy bun
I have a spayed 10mnth female with a yet to be neutered male (called Benji too). Got the boy only yesterday and he's in a pen in the same room. She's much bigger and quite feisty so more worried about her fighting him than him humping her.
She's currently feeling anxious but curious and can't stay away from him. She keeps seeking reassurance but its also skittish and is nipping me which she doesn't normally do. I think she's alternating between dominant and submissive behaviour, sometimes flopping on her side by the pen and licking.
They are sniffing each other and touching noses through the cage. He is showing no signs of anxiety or territorial behaviour with her but guessing that's because it's neutral ground for him.
Is it best to not let them get close until he's been neutered? Or can they bond now? As they've already seen each other and started the process, any advice would be so welcome!