After existing with one dog for some time you have come to a decision to introduce a second into the family.
When you have selected the dog, introduced him to your existing pet and offered him a place in your home you're going to need to handle the logistical side of bringing him into your family. This experience will be upsetting for everybody so must be approached and carried out in a positive way.
The 1st and most important thing is that your existing dog mustn't be mistreated or in jeopardy in any way. The dogs should have already met before a home is offered. No tension should be obvious and the 1st meeting should be on neutral ground. The dogs should be noted meticulously and their body language monitored. Positive interaction is important between 2 dogs that are going to live together.
The best thing to do is take them both for a walk before bringing them into the home together. The home should have just been prepared by the removal of any resources that might cause conflict. Food and toys should be removed from all areas at first. Dependent on how well the dogs get on toys can be reintroduced very quickly and discreetly. It's miles better to have a massive selection of toys than one; a single toy can be thought of as really dear to a dog that is inclined to resource guard.
Research and preparation is how to choose a dog which will successfully become your second family pet. Observation and further research will allow you to manage a positive settling in period.
It is very important to consider your own behavior toward the dogs. Remember you are also considered a resource. It'll be natural to stress about your present pet but don't leave either dog out of interactions. Some new dogs benefit from being left alone to settle and join in silently, others wish to engage with you. To prevent tension developing it is really important that you treat both dogs, when they ask for attention, in the same way.
When you have selected the dog, introduced him to your existing pet and offered him a place in your home you're going to need to handle the logistical side of bringing him into your family. This experience will be upsetting for everybody so must be approached and carried out in a positive way.
The 1st and most important thing is that your existing dog mustn't be mistreated or in jeopardy in any way. The dogs should have already met before a home is offered. No tension should be obvious and the 1st meeting should be on neutral ground. The dogs should be noted meticulously and their body language monitored. Positive interaction is important between 2 dogs that are going to live together.
The best thing to do is take them both for a walk before bringing them into the home together. The home should have just been prepared by the removal of any resources that might cause conflict. Food and toys should be removed from all areas at first. Dependent on how well the dogs get on toys can be reintroduced very quickly and discreetly. It's miles better to have a massive selection of toys than one; a single toy can be thought of as really dear to a dog that is inclined to resource guard.
Research and preparation is how to choose a dog which will successfully become your second family pet. Observation and further research will allow you to manage a positive settling in period.
It is very important to consider your own behavior toward the dogs. Remember you are also considered a resource. It'll be natural to stress about your present pet but don't leave either dog out of interactions. Some new dogs benefit from being left alone to settle and join in silently, others wish to engage with you. To prevent tension developing it is really important that you treat both dogs, when they ask for attention, in the same way.
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