We have a 10 year old hound mix, and recently lost his companion, a younger female. We miss her, and our older dog seems to be missing her too. We have located a very sweet natured 4 year old female, and would like to see if the two would get along. What is our best way to do this? By the way, our older dog has a jealousy thing with food, otherwise gets along with other dogs, but they don't live in his house. The new one would be living here.
2007-01-08 05:15:26 · 9 answers · asked by spelldine43 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I have four rescues all adopted at different times. We took the familiar dog(s) out of the home into neutral territory for the dogs to meet. Allow the dogs to sniff each other and keep a very calm attitude while they are "introducing themselves." When you do bring the new one inside, keep her on leash initially while she explores the house. Since your hound is a senior let him know he is still important and do not smother the new dog with too much affection. While they are eating, it's best to seperate them for awhile until they are used to each other. One step at a time. Just remember that dogs also go through a grieving process and that they will bounce back after time, just like humans do. He might actually enjoy being an only child!
2007-01-08 05:34:49 · answer #1 · answered by kimberly 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm kind of confused by the home cituation if the dogs would be living together introduce them away from the male dogs home or areas where he walks frequently this is his territory and he may be territorial towards the new dog goto someplace that he doesnt see as his territory and keep the both on leashes there probably will be some growling and that just to establish whos the boss but just keep both on leads and separate them if it gets out of hand. BTW make sure you have another person holdong one of the dogs. Also, Try to give your older dog as much attention as you use to and if you have a routine with the older dog then stick with it to prevent jealousy. Also if the new dog is going to be living with the old dog feed them sepratly since you said the older dog is aggresive when it comes to his food
2007-01-08 05:21:31 · answer #2 · answered by Chris 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
All of the suggestions are great as far as they go.
If you have read Cesar Milan's book you'll know that after introducing the dogs on neutral territory you should take them on a long walk together - as long as you can, the longer the better. This helps to make the dogs feel that they are part of the same pack.
I have a small dog that doesn't like big dogs. I have used Cesar's method a few times to introduce him to large dogs and it works. At first he will bark and growl if the dog gets too close but eventually they just ignore each other and will even sniff at the same post together.
Give it a try. Cesar knows what he is talking about.
2007-01-08 05:48:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Start by introducing them in a neutral location, like at the park, so he won't feel territorial. If they get along, and you decide to go ahead with the adoption.... a few things to remember:
- If he is food-guardy, you should be proactive and feed them separately to prevent any squabbles.
- Be sure to keep giving him his 'alone time' with you - whether it's walks, cuddle time, whatever, to prevent jealousy.
- It's generally good to let the dogs work out their own heirarchy on their own as long as they are not hurting each other. When people try to get involved and make things "equal" or make dogs "share", that's when it often gets ugly. If your older male tries to take toys or anything from the newcomer, he may just be asserting his position in the family. And this is fine, and should be allowed to happen.
2007-01-08 05:21:54 · answer #4 · answered by ontario ashley 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Bring the two dogs outside of the home (maybe across the street) and introduce them there, when you bring them in the house make sure its together. after a few minutes let your old hound off his leash but keep your new dog on, when you feed them put them in two seperate crates or rooms, Make sure you ALWAYS keep a half an eye on them for a few days to make sure everything is going smoothly.
Good Luck!!
2007-01-08 05:21:35 · answer #5 · answered by B 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If it's possible, get a rag or towel that has been wiped on the other dog and give it to your dog to get used to the new dogs scent. When they meet for the first time, it should be some where neutral like a park. :) Good luck.
2007-01-08 05:22:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep both dogs on a leash with separate people holding them at all times. Allow the dogs to smell each other and interact without allowing them off the leads for their own safety - this way if they do start to fight, you can easily separate them without endangering yourself or the other person. You should take them around each other several times before making it a permanent thing. Then when you do take her home, if it works out, monitor them closely to be sure this is a good environment for both of them. Good luck!
2007-01-08 05:22:10 · answer #7 · answered by MasLoozinIt76 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
this is amazingly uncommon for a female and male to combat. frequently they're going to introduce with out undertaking. the female will permit him understand that she is the ideal dogs until she is vulnerable to allow him to take that functionality. you will desire to have no undertaking with the creation in any respect.
2016-10-30 08:35:53 · answer #8 · answered by andry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the old man to meet your new interest.
2007-01-08 05:20:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋