I have a jack russell/beagle that i just adopted, he was from a litter of 3 and is very scaredfrom being in the shelter, i dont want him to be afraid of my cocker spaniel that i just got. she is 1 and he is 3 months. does anyone have any ideas about how to introduce them? i pick him up from being neutered tomorrow!
Another thing my cocker is good with other dogs and other animals, we got the jack/beagle as a companion for her so she has someone to play with and keep her company, any suggestions?
2006-10-19 09:46:59 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Someone said about letting them smell each others scent, this is a good way of introducing them. Let them see each other and you will be able to tell right away how they will be with each other as the tails will start wagging and the ears will be alert. OR they could back off and be really tetchy. The only way you will find out is to give it a go. Keep a hold of both of them and keep talking to them (i know this will sound mad but it will help) use phrases like 'oh look who's this?' and 'aww good boy/girl' , 'there's a good pup'. As the male is younger and shy anyway he wont pose a threat to your females position as top dog, so she shouldnt react badly to him. This is good because if it were another female being brought into the house you would have a power struggle, but its a male so go you! :D
Good Luck
2006-10-19 10:05:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hold the puppy in your arms, and maybe have a friend/relative hold the other dog. Let them sniff at and see each other. The puppy will feel relaxed and secure, so that should help a lot! Give the puppy time to feel secure in you and your home. Everything will work out and you did the responsible thing by getting the pup fixed and I applaud you for picking up the puppy from the shelter.
Good luck and I hope everything works out.
2006-10-19 09:55:55 · answer #2 · answered by Lizzie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the timing on this isn't so good: from what U say, U just got =BOTH= dogs.
there should be a minimum of 6 mos between any 2 dogs, and at least a year between a young dog/pup, and another puppy.
this is so that the 1st dog is well-trained and well-socialized before U add a second, untrained, unsocialized puppy or dog.
it's not fair to try to work with 2 pups or one dog and one pup, at the same time; 2 pups is THREE times the work, since each of them need one-on-one time with ppl.
that means U have to walk each puppy alone, take them to the vet alone, take them to the park alone, etc; if they are always a 'pair', why should they learn what U want them to know?
why should they learn what 'sit' means? the other dog knows their language already - English or any other human language is just TOO HARD!!
so pups reared together do not do well - they get over-=attached to each other, don't get well-socialized or leash-trained, etc.
they end up both neglected in their training - and socialization is only well-done between 8 weeks and 6 months.
so U don't have much time!!
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intro Ur pup on-leash to Ur ON-leash dog, --away-- from home: neutral ground.
it also needs to be a non-dog-potty area - Ur 3 MO pup is just out of surgery, and doesn't need parvo on top of it, or any other infectious nasty.
a tennis court might be a good spot; walk them about OUTside the court, let them pee, let them sniff each other's marks, then go into the court 'empty', and let PUP approach >>> dog <<<.
drop pup's leash, step on the other dog's leash (cocker's), and let pup walk over to meet the older dog. don't interfere; let them say hi without a lot of human interference.
if pup seems comfy after 5 mins or so, let the cocker's leash drag, and let her go. a large toy, like a soccer ball that is too big to go in anyone's mouth, is safe; nobody can hog it or argue over it.
a 2 or 3 ft tug-rope is another safe, 2-dog toy. each of them can take an end, and nobody's big enuf to take over the whole thing.
NOTE: a 'pet' for Ur pet isn't a good idea, either: the pup is YOUR pet, too. U have to feed, groom, socialize, exercise, train, etc, just like any other dog.
the cocker won't be taking the pup out for walks, or taking him to the vet's for a cookie-visit - it's up to U humans! :)
2006-10-19 10:08:43 · answer #3 · answered by leashedforlife 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been around dogs all my life and really there is not too much you can do to stop him from being scared. I always try to takl to them a lot and stay close so that they know you are there to protect them. Sometimes giving them something like a blanket to lay on or something will also comfort them when meeting the new dog. Hope my ideas help you. Good luck with your new puppy.
2006-10-19 09:56:12 · answer #4 · answered by kitty_cat_casper06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put them together in a quiet area, and you stay where you can watch them; I'm thinking he'll see an adult dog that doesn't look too threatening or big, and be glad...if he's too afraid, keep them separate a while and let them together for short periods of time - extending the time a little each time. One dog should be different from huge cages full of dogs as they have at the shelter.
2006-10-19 09:50:53 · answer #5 · answered by Baby'sMom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in case you recognize somebody on your area with a toy breed (rather one in all an analogous age) which you need to to occasion and enable them to play at the same time. Toy breeds shouldn't pass to new properties till they're a minimum of 12 weeks because of the fact have self belief it or no longer we are the alien species to them they sense greater shelter seeing different canines. I comprehend she is sixteen weeks yet there is rather no magic age. be careful which you do no longer step on the domestic dog,and once you carry it carry it close to on your physique so it feels very supported, they could be apprehensive of being held faraway from he physique and a few people who're starting to be a techniques sighted tend to try this so as to work out them. Oh yet another neat trick is to place on the floor abdomen up and enable the domestic dog run around and play with you,or cuddle up next to you.
2016-10-02 11:35:15 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well he is still a puppy..u could give them time. He is still new to his surroundings. well u can pet your puppy and let the big dog smell the puppy scent on your hand. then do the opposite!!! that is how i introduced my dog!! good luck!!
2006-10-19 09:51:59 · answer #7 · answered by confuzin me!?! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do this make sure you right next to him and holding on to him it will make him feel more comfortable then hold your other dog in your other hand i hope i help you
2006-10-19 09:50:51 · answer #8 · answered by Donna P 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take everything nice and slow. He should adjust fine.
2006-10-19 10:55:54 · answer #9 · answered by Carson 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oui
2006-10-19 09:54:45 · answer #10 · answered by mclmoselle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋