2006-11-27 11:24:25 · 7 answers · asked by softball07_379 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
The easiest way to introduce them is have them in adjoining rooms with a baby gate up so they can see, and most important to dogs, smell each other. When your current dog seems calm about the new puppy's scent (accepting rather than over-excited), let them in the room together. Don't rush this part - if your dog is well socialized and dog friendly, it may almost not be necessary. You have to use common sense here.
Remember that your older dog is the only one used to being an only dog so be sure you always greet him first, pet him first, etc. He also needs to be able to get away from the puppy those times the puppy is just bugging him too much. Won't take long and they'll be buddies.
2006-11-27 12:08:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 2 adult Labs and I recently brought home a chiquaqua puppy 5 weeks old. It took several weeks for the Labs to adjust. They still fuss at him when he tries to play with them. They don't want to be bothered. I have to keep the puppy away from their bones and food dishes and I never leave the 3 dogs together unsupervised. The puppy has his own room at night and while I'm away from home. I give the Labs plenty of love and attention so they're not too jealous. Good Luck!
2006-11-27 11:36:38 · answer #2 · answered by MissKathleen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Introduce them slowly, in the yard or somewhere that's somewhat neutral. Have a friend hold the puppy's leash, you hold your dog's, and let the sniffing commence.
There may be squabbles as the puppy plays more than the dog wants to, or even tries to dominate. Give them both lots of individual love and attention, and don't allow aggression. I use a rattle can to break up my two rambunctious dogs. They are startled, but then usually both run to me to get comforted, and start licking each other too.
Separate food bowls are a must. I have to remove the picky eater's bowl from the floor, or the puppy who chokes down her food will head straight for it.
2006-11-27 11:31:23 · answer #3 · answered by Michelle F. 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no ok listen dont listen to those other people... b 4 u bring the new puppy in remember not to let the dog see u bringing the puppy in let the dog find him itself and he will b more friendly w/ it then if u brought the dog in ur self
2006-11-27 11:32:30 · answer #4 · answered by Kelsey h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Introduce them slowly. Make sure to give your dog extra attention at first so he doesn't get jealous of the new puppy. Also make sure you don't leave them alone at first.
2006-11-27 11:29:49 · answer #5 · answered by gypsygrl1973 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK...first, see his immediate reaction to the puppy (hitting, licking, etc) then, if its mad, try being slow and gradual. Expose him longer and longer. If that doesn't work, its bad jeolousy.
2006-11-27 11:28:36 · answer #6 · answered by ~*Natasha*~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try playing with both of the dogs and give each one its own bowl
2006-11-27 11:30:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋