introducing a new puppy to my older dog?

[science help]

im getting a new puppy in a few weeks and i dont know how to intorduce my old dog to a new one. The one i have now is going to be 2 yrs old. he has been with dogs his whole life up unitl a few months ago when my other dog died. he got along GREAT with him and really misses him. but when he sees other dogs he barks and the hair on his back stands up idk if hes agressive or curious and wants to play so how should i intorduce the new puppy to my current dog. please help

 

[TURBOSC]

Each time we have had a new addition we put the older one in the back yard. We have the back fenced but they could see each other. My husband would stay with the older one. I then introduced the new one from the other side of the fence. We allowed them to smell each other. After a few min we could see the older dog liked the new pup. They were both brought inside. We watched them close for a few days. That is all it is to it.

 

[rimpy]

ok this is gunna be a problem but it seems easy
1) u will need 2 people / 2 leashes

2) bundle ur new n old dog on each leash

3) make sure u guys r on the opposite sides of a living room n make sure the dogss cnt see each other until they enter the room

4) put thm closer if old or new dog bark go back where u were another room for each

5) enter the same room if they do not bark at each other give each a treat

6) keep doing this tech. until they know if they r not bad they will get a treat

 

[dorothy s]

HOW TO HELP YOUR DOGS TO COPE WITH A NEW PUPPY.

Puppies are excitable, lovable hooligans. They have bursts of unbelievable energy, however in order to grow they need lots of sleep. New puppies need a room where they can rest and sleep and the other dogs in the house need respite. Older dogs don’t want puppies biting their ears and chewing their necks, if a puppy does this, the older dogs should be allowed to chastise the puppy. How would you cope with an unruly toddler twenty four hours a day? Would you be annoyed, if you had a toddler thrust upon you who pulled your hair and poked your eyes? I am sure that you would grumble.

Please don’t expect your dog to cope with an unruly puppy and to baby-sit twenty four hours a day. Supervise them for SHORT play sessions, then put your puppy in a quiet place to rest. I am not a big fan of crates, however if you do not have a utility room or a separate place where you can leave the puppy, a crate might be an alternative. Don’t expect your older dog to want to sleep with your puppy or to play with it constantly.

Your puppy will possibly need about four meals a day. Divide your other dog’s rations into four and feed it (or them) at the same time. At the outset you must ensure that your puppy cannot steal the food from your other dogs. Perhaps you can put the puppy on a lead, or create enough space to ensure that the puppy does not steal. However it is important that your other dog, or dogs knows that the puppy is not getting preferential treatment and that they are all being fed when the puppy is fed.

Give your existing dog or dogs extra attention when the puppy is resting and make them feel special.

There will be visitors, who want to see your puppy. If the doorbells rings when your puppy is with your other dogs, put your puppy into another room and tell your visitors to fuss your adult dog or dogs and provide treats for your visitors to give them, BEFORE the puppy is allowed out to greet your visitors.

Older dogs love puppies, with the proviso that YOU stop the puppy from being a pain in the bum. They don’t want a puppy being thrust upon them all of the time. If you do this any dog will object and be confused.

There are people on this site who will tell you to let them sort themselves out. If you leave them to do this, they will probably have fights when the puppy matures.

 

[Jamie]

Rimpy's advice is somewhat accurate. You do need to have both dogs on leashes when introducing them that way you can pull them apart if something goes wrong. However, you do not need to introduce them at home. Your older dog considers that his territory and will be more protective over it, meaning he'll be more aggressive. Have them meet on neutral grounds, such as a park. Expect the older dog to growl, but just because he growls don't pull them away, he is just expressing his dominance. Assure the older dog that it's ok by petting him and saying "Good boy" etc.