I have a really friendly basset hound and i just adopted another 2 year old mongrel who's coming home on Saturday and i'm afraid they won't get on even though they're both friendly yet both male. Does anyone know of any ways to introduce them to each other or how to treat each one so they don't get jealous?
2006-07-25 02:45:52 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Introduce them to each other slowly. Show them both in front of each of them how much you love each of them. Be sure to allow the basset hound time to adjust to another animal coming into his home & territory. Give them each their own bed, eating dish & water bowl until they're use to sharing.
2006-07-25 02:50:41 · answer #1 · answered by Bluealt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you know the mongrel's history? Was it abused? Owner surrendered? Well-treated? It would be helpful to know this stuff. That way, you'll have an idea about what to expect and how to treat the new arrival.
The best way to introduce your current dog to a new one is to have them meet off your property and away from your current dog's home territory. While one person holds one dog on a leash and another person holds the other on a leash, let them sniff and check each other out. If there are no signs of aggression, then they will likely begin to play with each other. If possible, let that happen until you are ready to return home. The current dog will be more amenable to being friendly with the new one if they are already friendly with each other.
Make sure the new dog has his own food and water bowls and it would probably be wise to set them a little ways apart from the other dog's. Treat them both equally with love, care, and patience. Enjoy.
2006-07-25 09:58:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your basset is friendly and social, you should not have any problems. Make sure the one that shows the most aggressive attitude sits and allows the other to smell his behind first. (Dogs do this to get to know each other, I am sure you know). If they are both neutered, there should be no problem. There is always an alpha male or female, but just go with your gut feeling and stay calm. They sense your emotions but keep an eye on both, if you are not too sure. But I don't think you should have any problems if your dog and the new one are friendly. Good luck.
2006-07-25 09:51:54 · answer #3 · answered by secretagnt50 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before you bring the new dog home, you should do a "dog meet". A dog meet is when you bring your two dogs to the other dog to see how they act around each other. Introduce one dog at a time and look for signs of acceptance (happy wagging tail, sniffing and playful behavior). If the new dog is aggressive to either of the dogs it may not be a good match. Your two existing dogs are in essance the desision makers. I would be very cautious to bring the new dog home if there are signs of aggression, because that does not just go away.
Good Luck!
2006-07-25 09:55:13 · answer #4 · answered by discomalt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before bringing the new dog home you should take your basset hound to the shelter and do a "dog meeting." We do these before sending home any dogs with owners that already have one.
The dog meeting gives you a chance to see what they are going to be like together. Speak with the staff at the shelter about setting this up.
2006-07-25 09:50:25 · answer #5 · answered by KL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My advice is this....put them in a room together where nothing can be broken or damaged, then leave them alone. Don't try to force it, just be natural. They will develop a relationship themselves. Give treats at the same time you normally do, and don't worry about giving more attention ot one than the other. Give them attention when they come looking for it, or when you walk by them. You can't help the jealousy, but you'll have healthy pooches.
2006-07-25 09:51:18 · answer #6 · answered by gg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tie both of them up and put them near each other for a couple nights. They'd become friends through the same kind of misery.
2006-07-25 09:48:56 · answer #7 · answered by teh_sexi_hotttie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
once they get the issue of who is dominant out of the way, they'll either learn to get along or they'll hate each other. it's very hard to make two dogs get along that don't want to. introduce them slowly and if they aren't already, make sure that both of them are neutered.
2006-07-25 09:50:08 · answer #8 · answered by heterophobicgirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
introduce your old dog to the new dog off the old dogs territory.treat each dog the same ,don't try to break up their fights , you may get bit. one dog is going to be the dominate dog
2006-07-25 09:50:55 · answer #9 · answered by jeanene64 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must have two separate beds and food and water bowls. They will probably mix up, eat from each others bowls and sleep in each others beds, or even together. However, you must have separates. Don't make either of them jealous or you are asking for trouble.......... otherwise, enjoy................
2006-07-25 09:50:54 · answer #10 · answered by thomasrobinsonantonio 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋