Easing a new puppy into a home with an adult dog
Thank you--Blue Star's Mom |
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| Hi! We just did this with Fozzie and Annie. The introduction took place in my neighbor's yard so that Annie wouldn't feel territorial. I sat with the puppy (Fozzie) in the yard and Steve walked Annie to us. Annie sniffed him and then kept walking to go potty. When they came back our way, Annie was surprisingly gentle to Foz and we all went home together.
Now Annie has always been very bossy. She was 6 yrs old when she came to live with us and it wonderful with "big" people but lunges and often snaps at other dogs and occassionally small kids if she doesn't have a toy in her mouth. She's not typically aggressive but she makes sure they know she's in charge or moves on. We watched their interactions VERY closely for quite some time and learned to read Annie's body language. For the first few weeks, we did keep them a part if we couldn't be in the room with them. Annie is very protective over her food, treats and bones but has gotten better. Fozzie has learned some of her cues and stays away. However, this is only because he has been snapped at a few times. Twice she got him on the snout which started to bleed. We have the hand of their interactions now but always need to keep a watchful eye. Please PM me if you'd like to talk some more. |
Best wishes for the impending puppy 
I actually find it easier of a puppy entering a home when you have an older dog, then introducing an older dog in the home. You find the older dog is more accepting of a puppy. Kelsey came into our home at 8 weeks old and peppa was at the time very spoilt and was our only dog. We had no problems, but took every step very slowly. Stacy is right too, just supervise them while they are getting to know and work out each other. If puppy gets a bit overwhelming for the other then it is a time out period for puppy to give the other one a break. Feed them away from each other so there is no jealousy over food, always put the older ones food bowl down first to keep her the alpha of the two and so jealousy over food does not occur. Special time for either too is good, put one away and have a one on one 10 or 15 minute play with one then the other can have a one on one turn too. It only takes a few weeks and I am sure everything will be great, peppa got quite maternal with kelsey and they shared a mother/daughter bond for the rest of her life. She loved her and they were great mates and did everything together. I did sleep them apart till kelsey was potty trained and after that they were together all the time. Again best wishes and just enjoy the whole experience and also let Blue Star discipline the puppy too without too much aggression, that is part of the pecking order, a little nip here and there when puppy is getting too overwhelming is quite normal. Mothers do it to there pups so puppies learn. Best of Luck |
| Check out this thread too:
http://forum.oes.org/viewtopic.php?t=7639 There are a few discussions in there about adding a new dog with an existing dog. Good luck and congrats! |
Congrats on the new puppy! 
I agree, it is easier to add a puppy to a home with an adult that vice versa, and introducing them on nuetral territory should help, mostly for Bluestar's sake, the puppy won't likely care 
Bluestar will most likely accept the pup just fine, though there may be a bit of bossiness to show the pup the ropes so to speak for a bit. I think when the puppy is a little older you will find they will vie a bit for dominance again, but I find just letting them sort it out on their own, within reason, works best |
| Thank you all for your helpful advice!! I will keep you all posted on the arrival. It will be in July. Right now he is only 2 weeks old. He's coming to us by plane from Florida. BlueStar came from the same breeder.
Stacey--Thank you for the option of the PM. I might just take you up on that! I will feed them in different areas and keep watch when they are together. They will meet outside first and spend their own quality time with us taking turns. BlueStar is kennel trained and loves her "house". I hope to do the same with "Starbuck". They will sleep in their own kennels. I'm exited about all of this! Thanks again! |
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