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Introducing new dog to the one we have

  • 06-08-2016 11:20pm
    #1
    Gillouise
    Registered Users Posts: 73 ✭✭


    Hi I'm looking for any tips or advice on introducing a new dog to the house and the dog that we already have. We're planning on getting a young dog (less than a year old) and our own dog is 3. He's really friendly to other dogs outside the house but my brother is worried that he'll get jealous of the new dog once he realizes it's staying and won't be the centre of attention anymore.

    Thanks


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  • #2
    bmwguy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,006 ✭✭✭bmwguy


    Assuming both dogs are well socialised and will be getting equal rights you will be ok. It might take time and you might need to just supervise for a while.

    Give current dog lots of attention while the transition takes place. Feeding might have to be done separately as some are possessive over food.

    Get them out for walks together, play together, come back home together. Dogs are social by nature. I minded a friend's spaniel for his holidays and my Labrador did not bat an eyelid, just a bit of sniffing. Not even over food, they sorted out their own rules. But I know I was lucky with 2 well trained well socialised dogs.

    First meeting was outside on a walk, they were buddies by the time they got home. Try this anyway.

    Some variables like where they will sleep you need to figure out but this all depends on the actual dogs how well it goes.


  • #3
    Mollyd90
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 608 ✭✭✭Mollyd90


    when we introduced out first dog (7 years ) to new dog (1 year) I got my sister to bring new dog into field behind our house. I went and got first dog and gave him loads of attention and I ignored the new dog. They sniffed and smelled each other for a bit. After about 15 minutes they were the best of friends and have being ever since. We brought the 2 dogs home and I just acted normal but just kept an eye on them incase they turned on each other.


  • #4
    Ms Doubtfire1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,422 ✭✭✭Ms Doubtfire1


    one thing to heed: Do not ever leave them alone together the first month-or longer if needs be. Friend of mine did that this weekend with her old and her new dog, and the new arrival killed the other dog cause she didn't separate them while she stepped out for an hour. :(


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