Introducing a new puppy tips please
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I would say just bring the puppy into the home with your existing pet.
get the scent of the puppy and go up to your existing pet. introduce them to the smell.
after this has done get the puppy from the other room and sit down and let the other pet (dog I'm presuming) come over when it is ready to investigate.
Remain defensive as you are in effect the puppys mother for this period so hold the puppy and perhaps have your partner standing to pull back the larger animal in the event it suddenly snaps.
As long as you give them both attention they will be OK.
We have had a litter of 7 puppies at home and kept one, the mother is very happy for the company I think
The little one does try to out compete for attention but the mother is such a kind hearted soul and as the little one gets older she is learning also to wait her turn so to speak.
get the scent of the puppy and go up to your existing pet. introduce them to the smell.
after this has done get the puppy from the other room and sit down and let the other pet (dog I'm presuming) come over when it is ready to investigate.
Remain defensive as you are in effect the puppys mother for this period so hold the puppy and perhaps have your partner standing to pull back the larger animal in the event it suddenly snaps.
As long as you give them both attention they will be OK.
We have had a litter of 7 puppies at home and kept one, the mother is very happy for the company I think
The little one does try to out compete for attention but the mother is such a kind hearted soul and as the little one gets older she is learning also to wait her turn so to speak.
As long as it's play. I'm sure it'll be OK.
What's your dog like with other dogs that it meets out and about on walks etc?
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I am not a dog expert but always been around them all my life that I can remember.
Would just get them used to the smell, introduce them and remain alert to any rough play.
The dog is probably quite rough with you as you can take it and it probably wouldn't be so rough with a small little baby unless it feels threatened.
Post photos of puppies please and also one of the two sweeties cuddled up as best buds.
What's your dog like with other dogs that it meets out and about on walks etc?
This can help
I am not a dog expert but always been around them all my life that I can remember.
Would just get them used to the smell, introduce them and remain alert to any rough play.
The dog is probably quite rough with you as you can take it and it probably wouldn't be so rough with a small little baby unless it feels threatened.
Post photos of puppies please and also one of the two sweeties cuddled up as best buds.
He was fine, had an injury and nearly a year of no socialisation. Became a bit lead aggressive ( probably because we couldn't let him off and was only out for 5 minutes a day down from hours) 99.9 % with most dogs. About a year ago he went for a dog out of the blue snapped at one puppy since but now exercising again with other dogs seems to have forgotten all that and just wants to play.
How ever I'd be wary of leaving him alone with the puppy just in case.
Photos will come but not for a while.
How ever I'd be wary of leaving him alone with the puppy just in case.
Photos will come but not for a while.
Edited by Pesty on Wednesday 2nd March 18:21
We've done a few new puppy to big dog introductions. One of the big dogs was terrified of other dogs and another was extremely dog aggressive.
Both times we crate trained the pup and I think that's one of the best ways to introduce it to the big dog. That way the puppy can go mad (as puppies do) without running under the big dog's feet or annoying it. Also avoid carrying the puppy during the introduction - the big dog could get confused about a puppy that's so much higher up than it and getting more affection from you.
Also if you can introduce them in a neutral location (not in the big dog's house, not on their usual walk route) that will help stop the big dog acting protective.
Give the big dog A LOT more affection than the puppy. Big dog is BEST dog. That will be very difficult and the puppy will protest but it's important. Big dog goes out first, eats first, plays first, gets first cuddles, etc.
Both times we crate trained the pup and I think that's one of the best ways to introduce it to the big dog. That way the puppy can go mad (as puppies do) without running under the big dog's feet or annoying it. Also avoid carrying the puppy during the introduction - the big dog could get confused about a puppy that's so much higher up than it and getting more affection from you.
Also if you can introduce them in a neutral location (not in the big dog's house, not on their usual walk route) that will help stop the big dog acting protective.
Give the big dog A LOT more affection than the puppy. Big dog is BEST dog. That will be very difficult and the puppy will protest but it's important. Big dog goes out first, eats first, plays first, gets first cuddles, etc.
Good stuff, sounds very sensible.
Was thinking of introducing them at the breeders when we pick her up but then might not be ideal with the bozo bouncing around the car, if we put him in the crate she cant go in there.
there is another practical matter. Our boy isnt fixed. Being a rare dog with all red in his ledger and him not being particularly bothered about it he isnt fixed.
If i'm correct we wouldn't do the b
h until after one season and we don't want any accidents
Logan is crated when we are out but its open now and he goes in and out as he pleases at night ....hhhhhhm
obviously we are going keep them separated when out of sight. not seeing how this could be possible so i think he will have to have a visit to the vets.
Was thinking of introducing them at the breeders when we pick her up but then might not be ideal with the bozo bouncing around the car, if we put him in the crate she cant go in there.
there is another practical matter. Our boy isnt fixed. Being a rare dog with all red in his ledger and him not being particularly bothered about it he isnt fixed.
If i'm correct we wouldn't do the b
h until after one season and we don't want any accidentsLogan is crated when we are out but its open now and he goes in and out as he pleases at night ....hhhhhhm
obviously we are going keep them separated when out of sight. not seeing how this could be possible so i think he will have to have a visit to the vets.
When we introduced Barry to Daisy we made sure that they met on neutral territory; the local park, we let them have a sniff of each other and then walked them back to the house together, letting Daisy in first, then following with Barry.
We let Daisy off her lead and subsequently Barry too; after another exploratory sniff of each other, keeping Barry on his lead and we sort of left them to it but keeping an eye, Barry had a crate with a toy in it; as well as a bed etc, that we had left with the "breeder" for a few weeks for him and his brothers and sisters and mum to sleep with so it had their smell.
Daisy is very boisterous and heavy handed, things did get a bit rough and there was squealing and a bit of yelping but as long as you keep an eye and it doesn't get out of hand you kind of need them to get on with it, if Barry found it too much he would find somewhere to hide, over a year down the line it still happens and we have never had to intervene, this playing sorts out who is boss; Daisy in our case.
If things got a bit too much them Barry was placed in his crate for a break and chill time.
Annoyingly since Barry came along, Daisy has been a nightmare with other dogs, she is fine with Barry but has to be watched with other dogs; maybe being protective.
Now the crate is gone; Daisy never had one anyway, their area is under the stairs, there are two baskets, they are always together and never get separated when we are out etc, they get on brilliantly.
We let Daisy off her lead and subsequently Barry too; after another exploratory sniff of each other, keeping Barry on his lead and we sort of left them to it but keeping an eye, Barry had a crate with a toy in it; as well as a bed etc, that we had left with the "breeder" for a few weeks for him and his brothers and sisters and mum to sleep with so it had their smell.
Daisy is very boisterous and heavy handed, things did get a bit rough and there was squealing and a bit of yelping but as long as you keep an eye and it doesn't get out of hand you kind of need them to get on with it, if Barry found it too much he would find somewhere to hide, over a year down the line it still happens and we have never had to intervene, this playing sorts out who is boss; Daisy in our case.
If things got a bit too much them Barry was placed in his crate for a break and chill time.
Annoyingly since Barry came along, Daisy has been a nightmare with other dogs, she is fine with Barry but has to be watched with other dogs; maybe being protective.
Now the crate is gone; Daisy never had one anyway, their area is under the stairs, there are two baskets, they are always together and never get separated when we are out etc, they get on brilliantly.
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