How would I introduce my 1 yr old dog to a new puppy?

Answer 1

I heard something somewhere and I tried it the last time I got a new dog. It worked really well for us as my older dog was sort of territorial. The idea is to introduce the two dogs on neutral ground-- not in your home or yard or anyplace your current dog considers his territory. I introduced my two down on the street corner; my husband and I walked them up and down the street for a few minutes and then we came home. The dogs have been the best of friends ever since.

Good luck and congratulations on your new puppy!

Answer 2

it is advised that when you go to pick out a new puppy, take your current dog with you and make them part of the decision making process, that way you know that the puppy you get will already be welcomed by the current dog. Good luck.

Answer 3

have them meet away from your house because that is your dogs territory. if they get along right away, then walk them back to your house. if not, wait until they get along. The new puppy will probably be skittish at first but then overly playful which will annoy your dog a little.

Answer 4

well just have them meet some place together but have them on a leash both of them so if anything goes wrong you and take both of them away two people would be nice. but when you have them in you house together you should either keep a close close look on them or you can put a gate up and have them in two difrent room but then that why they can smell each other

Answer 5

i think that a one year old would still have energy in them so maybe the puppy and the 1 year old can ineract and play toghther

Answer 6

In a neutral place outside the home is the best way.

Answer 7

let them play together by themselves you have to let them make the first move and you will need to watch them but only intervene if you need to.

Answer 8

by leting them smell each other and be toghether but be aware that you have to be there to supervise them