Okay so i have a 1 year old shorkie.. And in about 5 hours im getting a new yorkie.They are both females and I need to know the best way to have them meet each other. ADVISE!!
2007-12-24 06:51:50 · 9 answers · asked by shortchick33 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
First, you need to have them meet at a neutral site. If you have the new dog come to your house to meet your current dog, your current dog may feel like it has to defend its turf. Second, choose a place where there are no other dogs, and if possible a place where you can have the dogs meet each other off leash or without you holding them. Dogs act completely different on leash then they do off leash. Its always best for a first meeting to be off leash on neutral terms. Let them spend at least 30 min together away from your home before you take them home together. Thats the best way for you to introduce a new dog to your current dog.
2007-12-24 08:48:33 · answer #1 · answered by Spartan Mike K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No idea what a shorkie is and you have certainly had time to learn about dogs and get a book about their behavior and training.
Absolutely ridiculous to expect instant solutions from people on here.
For the sake of your dogs, I will tell you what I do when I bring new dogs in. Sit with the new dog, holding her. Let your resident dog come up and sniff her - it's her turf and she should be sniffing while the new dog is still.
If they seem to be fine together, let them get to know each other - while you are there ready to interfere if there is a problem.
If either dog is aggressive towards the other, either put the new dog in an expen in the middle of the room, where both dogs can sniff each other and get nasty without being able to reach each other. If you don't have an expen, keep one dog in a room via a baby gate so that both dogs can sniff each other without physical contact.
Sometimes dogs get on right away, sometimes it takes hours or days. You must monitor until you are absolutely sure they are o.k. together - don't leave them alone until then.
Get a good book on dog behavior.
2007-12-24 07:07:02 · answer #2 · answered by rescue member 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Playing is a Great way for them to get to know each other. dont force them into getting to know each other too fast. You can also let them just check each other out. for the new dog let her see her new invironment first then introduce your dog you had first eventually they will both get used to the idea. Or you can also take your current dog to go pick up the new dog so your shorkie is not trying to protect her area. Make sure you let the shorkie know she is top dog!
2007-12-24 06:58:23 · answer #3 · answered by ♥♥♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take both of them to a neutral location. A friends house, and yard, to a park. Your dog will want to defend her territory. If she meets the new dog in the park, they can sniff and meet and you can control any aggression and after they play together your dog will not object to the new playmate coming home.
Be sure that you do not favor the new dog over the old. or you will have some aggression problems. Pet the old dog then the new, feed the old dog and then the new, etc. Don't cause problems.
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2007-12-24 06:59:32 · answer #4 · answered by Lyn B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In a quiet room or outside. I always have all of the dogs on leash and several family members holding each one. Slowly let them do the sniffing and barking and get that out of the way. When they calm down let the smaller of the 2 off the leash.
2007-12-24 07:04:35 · answer #5 · answered by Freetobeme 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
have them both on a leash so if they decide to nip at each other u cal pull them away. just let them smell each other so they will get use to the new scent.treat them the same with love and toys etc. they might have an issue but until they get to know one another to see who will be the boss u will just have to wait and see. i have 3 and they get into a few scraps mostly over jealousy when one is near me with out the others. be patience and have fun. merry christmas.
2007-12-24 07:01:59 · answer #6 · answered by john n 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just watch the older one so that she doesn't bite the new puppy. They will do fine Be sure to show both of them attention.
2007-12-24 06:58:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your older dog is well socialized, and spayed, there should be no problem. Do they have crates? Can you crate the new puppy so the other dog can sniff and you can see how she reacts?
2007-12-24 06:58:18 · answer #8 · answered by bzzflygirl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nothing like waiting until the LAST minute to worry about it!!!
2007-12-24 06:55:06 · answer #9 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋