Getting an 8 week old puppy. My other dog I have is 4 years old. Any advise on how

[Kay]

to properly introduce? My dog gets along with other dogs. I'm just concerned because he's a much bigger dog compared to an 8 week old puppy. How do I coordinate introduction and living space in my house? Do I Iet them do their own thing while monitoring it? I don't believe in confinement or separating them because I feel it will cause conflict. Would be grateful for your advise.
My older dog does get along with other dogs.

 

[Jordan]

I also have the problem, i have a 9 week old labrador retriever and a shi tzu which is just over 1. I let them do there own thing but my lab is too playful and the shi tzu runs in fear and hides behinds things. I wouldn't suggest doing there own thing or sepration. Maybe try to feed each dog some treats out of either hand so they get used to each others company and that when they're near eachother good things come along and just take it from there, maybe try feeding them both out of one hand. Like i said im still not 100% as mine are sleeping and im still to try this Good luck

 

[Debbie]

This happened with my dog and my cousin's puppy. My dog is 6 and she met the puppy when the puppy was only about 3 months old. They fought a lot but they learned to love each other. Bring in the puppy and put him/her in the same room. Stay with them in case they get rough. Just watch them. Whatever you do, do NOT keep them apart, even if they are fighting. That will just make their fight worse. Just tell them they're being bad. They might fight once in a while but once they see they are both loved equally and nobody is a stranger, they'll be best friends.

 

[dontknowlawns]

This is a touchy situation. First and formost, how is your 4 yr old dog around other dogs? Is he jealous of you and your attention? Is he trained? Consider the breed and act responsibly, some dogs are a one dog family pet. Use caution if you decide to go through with it. If you do, it should be male and female. Not Male and Male or Female and Female. Good Luck

 

[Giirl*]

Make sure they're introduced to each other straight away. Don't keep them seperate becasue this is likely to cause more conflict between them. Let them play together, you join in. If there's any sign of aggresion them give the dog a 'correction' straight away. Never leave them unattended until you know they can be trusted. Don't treat them differently from each other and i'm sure they'll be fine especially cz your dog gets on with other dogs. Finally...Good luck!!