The separation of food extends to bones, rawhides, and sometimes even toys. Most of them will get past this with time and after they befriend your other dog. Many of the dogs in rescue have been on the street and have had to fight for food in the past. It’s best to feed your new dog in a crate and in a separate room from your current dog. FeedingĪlways, always feed your new dog separately from your current dog. When you do introduce them outside the crate, have them both on chain collars and leashes (loose again) until you are sure they will be okay. It is likely that once you introduce them, much of the tension will be gone as they really aren’t that new to one another. Leave the new dog in the crate for the rest of that day and the next before introducing them outside the crate. If both dogs are relaxed and not exhibiting any dominate behavior, praise both dogs. The dogs should be able to meet through the crate. The new dog will begin to figure out the social dynamics of your family and will pick up on a lot just by watching through the crate. Then let your other dog out of the bedroom. Give the new dog about 45 minutes to an hour to figure things out and calm down some from the drive and coming into a new home.Īfter the exploration time is over, put the new dog in his crate in a spot where, although he may not be in the middle of the room, he’s part of the activities with the family. The new dog will know another dog lives there just from smelling around. Start by putting your current dog in a bedroom (not a crate), and let the new dog move around the home and backyard freely. This is a bad thing and will usually lead to aggressive behaviors in your dogs.īelow are some tips for a smooth transition/integration into your home: Bringing the New Dog Home If you do not establish the hierarchy in your home the dog will do it for you. In the wild, dogs live in “packs” and they decide who will be the alpha or dominant dog, and they determine the pecking order for the pack. It’s important not to throw two dogs together and expect they will automatically be best friends. ![]() When there is already a dog in a home introducing a second one can get a bit tricky. Congratulations on bringing a new dog into your family! You must be so excited for your dog to have a new playmate and you want to make sure they get along.
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