New puppy and introducing to current dog
Discussion
When we introduced Max to Lottie (Lottie being 16 months and Max was 2 months) it was interesting to see what would happen (both are Miniature Schnauzers and had the same dad).
We had some reservations and Lottie wouldn't go on the floor, she kept on the furniture and jumped between chairs/couch etc and when she did go on the floor she did so cautiously.
Now this seemed weird at first but she was trying to get him to climb up and play, she mothered the hell out of the poor lad in the end lol, now they just play fight all the time, both being submissive to the other, though Lottie does grab poor Max by the ear and drags him around (hes about 3 inches taller than she is and she is tall for a mini).
The one thing I wouldn't do is ignore one for the other, give both the same sort of affection and attention
We had some reservations and Lottie wouldn't go on the floor, she kept on the furniture and jumped between chairs/couch etc and when she did go on the floor she did so cautiously.
Now this seemed weird at first but she was trying to get him to climb up and play, she mothered the hell out of the poor lad in the end lol, now they just play fight all the time, both being submissive to the other, though Lottie does grab poor Max by the ear and drags him around (hes about 3 inches taller than she is and she is tall for a mini).
The one thing I wouldn't do is ignore one for the other, give both the same sort of affection and attention
I have a staffy who loves other dogs but on the first meeting is a bundle of nerves and it can escalate in a heartbeat..I have found that using positive re-enforcement puts her at ease. Calling her a good girl and patting her before the dog even gets close.
Another thing is to have them meet at a neutral place and walk them both back home when they are prepared to be reasonable.
Another thing is to have them meet at a neutral place and walk them both back home when they are prepared to be reasonable.
Just been through this.
Ist dog- 6 yr old jack russell, not very dog friendly, but not aggressive to all dogs, he just wants his ball, if another dog comes over to him, he will have a little sniff and thats it, if the other dog does not go away, he tells the other dog to bugger off in doggy speak.
New dog- 5mth old female collie/lab cross.
The 2 dogs met on a walk, my sister had the JRT, and I had the new dog, they walked together really well, we then took the 2 dogs home and straight into the garden. New dog was chasing the JRT around the garden, and the JRT was brilliant with her!
The 2 are now best friends, constantly playing and running around, the jrt does tell the new dog off when she gets a bit wild.
Older dogs normally give puppies plenty of leeway.
Ist dog- 6 yr old jack russell, not very dog friendly, but not aggressive to all dogs, he just wants his ball, if another dog comes over to him, he will have a little sniff and thats it, if the other dog does not go away, he tells the other dog to bugger off in doggy speak.
New dog- 5mth old female collie/lab cross.
The 2 dogs met on a walk, my sister had the JRT, and I had the new dog, they walked together really well, we then took the 2 dogs home and straight into the garden. New dog was chasing the JRT around the garden, and the JRT was brilliant with her!
The 2 are now best friends, constantly playing and running around, the jrt does tell the new dog off when she gets a bit wild.
Older dogs normally give puppies plenty of leeway.
.Hey old dog, meet the puppy. Puppy meet the old dog?
Best done out in the garden if you can. Stand with your legs apart with the pup in between and let the adult dog come investigate. Pup will feel secure between your legs so it helps, also mean you can quickly grab it should it not go well.
Make sure you let the old dog know they are above the pup in the picking order. Feed them first then the pup, give them the first bit of attention that kind of thing.
Puppies have a puppy license with older dogs for a bit so can sometimes get away with all sorts. Eventually the older dog will let the pup know enough is enough, don't interfere with this unless it gets really out of hand.
Best done out in the garden if you can. Stand with your legs apart with the pup in between and let the adult dog come investigate. Pup will feel secure between your legs so it helps, also mean you can quickly grab it should it not go well.
Make sure you let the old dog know they are above the pup in the picking order. Feed them first then the pup, give them the first bit of attention that kind of thing.
Puppies have a puppy license with older dogs for a bit so can sometimes get away with all sorts. Eventually the older dog will let the pup know enough is enough, don't interfere with this unless it gets really out of hand.
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