Best way to introduce new puppy to home?
We are going to get a female Shetland Sheepdog puppy soon; however, we also have a male Silky Terrier at home already. He is about 3 years old. I do not really want our dogs to fight for their whole lives. Is there any way I can help them to get along better and to prepare my home for our new dog?
If they do. I suspect they’ll get along fine, but just in case. I want to be ready.
This may not be the right way- BUt when I brought my puppy home I just let her in the yard with my older dog- If she stepped out of line he let her know- I have never had a dog fight ..
Now thatthey are both older they play and she is so attached to him, Best friends- But I really didn’t need to do anything..
Titus took care of it
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This may not be the right way- BUt when I brought my puppy home I just let her in the yard with my older dog- If she stepped out of line he let her know- I have never had a dog fight ..
Now thatthey are both older they play and she is so attached to him, Best friends- But I really didn’t need to do anything..
Titus took care of it
References :
You need to be careful when introducing them. Check out http://www.teachingpuppies.com/how-to-introduce-a-new-puppy-to-your-other-pets
It is also vital that you teach the leave it command Here is how to do it http://www.teachingpuppies.com/how-to-teach-my-puppy-to-leave-it
Bringing him/her home (getting your house ready)
http://www.teachingpuppies.com/bringing-your-new-puppy-home
To avoid the crying at night
http://www.teachingpuppies.com/my-puppies-first-night
References :
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See my free puppy training articles at http://www.teachingpuppies.com
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