Bringing a New Puppy Into Your Old Dog`s Home

Video: how to introduce a new dog to your other pets
Video: introducing your new puppy to your adult dogs
Video: introducing a new dog into a home with other dogs

Video: How to Introduce a NEW DOG to Your Other Pets

Many people who are faced with losing their old pal opt to bring a new puppy home to ease the sorrow they know they’ll feel at the passing of their older dog. If you’re planning to do that, here are a few tips, courtesy of Old Dog Care Guide to make the old dog and new puppy meet each other.

Video: Introducing Your New Puppy To Your Adult Dogs

1. Pick a neutral location to introduce them to each other.
Picking a neutral location makes things easier for the new puppy and your old dog. This way your old dog is less likely to see the new puppy as an intruder. For a location to be considered neutral, it must be someplace your old dog isn’t familiar with.
Video: Introducing a New Dog into a Home with other Dogs
2. Encourage positive behavior.
When the two dogs begin to sniff each other—the normal form of greeting in the canine world—address them in a friendly, happy tone. Avoid using a threatening tone during this meet-and-greet. Make sure the dogs don’t go sniffing at each other for too long as this could result to aggressive behavior.
3. Assign each dog their own space, giving preferential treatment to the older dog.
It’s best to place the dogs in separate areas first. You don’t want your old dog to get the impression that he needs to guard his usual spot now that a newcomer is around. Feed the dogs at the same time but at separate places. You can place them in separate rooms if you need to.
Allot a sufficient amount of time for the new puppy and the old dog to get together several times daily. Remember, though, that these romping periods should be supervised, particularly during the first week. It takes time for these dogs to develop a bond with each other. Make playtime easier for both of your furry friends by letting them play in a large, well-spaced area. While toys may sound like a good idea, it’s best to do away with them at the moment since they can trigger aggression between the two dogs.

Be sure to continue to give the old dog the same love and attention you offered him before the puppy came in the home and you should have a harmonious home in no time.