Bringing a new puppy into your home is exciting, but it can be scary for the puppy and upsetting for any dogs that you already have.A puppy should be introduced to your home slowly.Making preparations, using a scent handshake, letting a puppy explore your house, and introducing your dogs on neutral ground are some ways that you can introduce a new puppy.Continue reading to learn how to introduce a puppy.
Step 1: Who will provide what the puppy needs is important.
Puppies need a lot of care.If you are going to bring a puppy into your home, you should take some time to decide who will take care of the puppy's needs.A good way to teach responsibility and compassion is to care for a dog.The whole family should be involved in caring for your puppy.Walks are important when planning out your puppy's care.Who will take the puppy for a walk?Time to play.Who is going to play with the puppy?The person is feeding.Who will feed the puppy?What are they going to feed the puppy?What amount?How much?Housebreaking.When a puppy has an accident, who will clean it up?Who will take the puppy to the bathroom?The person is grooming.Who will bathe the puppy?How often?Who will clean the puppy?Is it a good idea to clip its toenails?There is veterinary care.Who will be the puppy's doctor?The puppy will have his first checkup.
Step 2: Get things.
Before introducing a puppy to your home, you should get everything the puppy will need.Before you bring your puppy home, make sure you have the following items: puppy food, water dishes, collar, leash, and brush.
Step 3: Decide on words for puppy training.
If different people are using different training words with your new puppy, he is likely to be confused.Everyone in your household should agree on certain training words and behaviors.When you want the puppy to sit down, you might agree that "sit" should be used.
Step 4: Rules for children.
Establish some rules for your children to follow in order to make sure they get along well with your puppy.If your kids know that the puppy may be frightened by his new home, they should be gentle with him and try to make him feel better.You can model this behavior for your kids when you hold the puppy.
Step 5: Prepare the environment for the puppy.
When the puppy arrives, make sure the bed, food and water dishes are all out.There is nothing within the puppy's reach that he can chew or destroy, such as a favorite pair of shoes, a doll, or exposed wires.
Step 6: Wear an old t-shirt overnight.
Just in case the puppy chews on the shirt, choose a shirt that you don't mind getting destroyed.The puppy will get used to it if you wear the shirt overnight.If you already have a dog, rub the shirt on it.The smell of your existing dogs will allow the puppy to get used to it.
Step 7: The t-shirt or blanket can be delivered to the facility.
Once the shirt has become saturated with your scent and your dog's scent, take it to the breeder or adoption facility and ask them to put it in your puppy.The puppy will get used to the scent of you and your dog.
Step 8: Allow your dog to smell the shirt when you bring it home again.
If you already have a dog or dog, you should retrieve the shirt from the breeder or adoption facility after the puppy has had a chance to get to know you.Allow your dog to sniff the shirt and get used to the smell of the puppy.The process will introduce your puppy and your existing dog.
Step 9: Put the dogs in different rooms of the house.
The idea is to keep the old dog out of sight and allow the new dog to explore the house for 10 minutes.The old dog is free to wander around the house and pick up the scent of the new dog without being seen.Do not allow the two dogs to see each other.They need to get used to each other's scent before they have any face to face interaction.
Step 10: Give each dog a toy or blanket so they can play with it.
Give each dog a toy or blanket in their cage so they can play with it.The dog's scent can be absorbed by the object.
Step 11: They can smell each other if they swap toys and blankets.
After the dogs have had a chance to play with or cuddle their toys, swap them.Put the toys in the opposite cages after removing them from the cages.Take the puppy's blanket and toys and put them in the existing dog cage.The existing dog has toys and a blanket.Allow the dogs some more time to get used to each other.
Step 12: Choose a time when your dog won't be home.
If you want to play with your dog, ask a friend to take him for a walk.If your existing dog is in the house, he may act aggressively towards the new puppy.
Step 13: The puppy should be allowed to wander around the house.
Bring the puppy with you and let him run free.As the puppy sniffs around, he will get his scent on things.You should keep a record of the puppy to make sure he doesn't get lost.Put the puppy in a room or his kennel after he wanders.
Step 14: Allow your existing dog to return to the house.
After you have taken the puppy away, let your existing dog go back into the house.He will be excited to find your puppy.If you want to make a face to face introduction, you need to repeat this process daily.
Step 15: Do you need another type of introduction for your dogs or are they ready to meet?
The two dogs should be ready to meet once the old dog becomes less interested in the smell of the new puppy.During these sessions, watch your old dog closely to see how he reacts to the puppy scent.If you want to make sure your old dog and the new puppy are ready to meet, try introducing them on neutral ground.
Step 16: A friend can help you introduce your new dog to your older dog.
It is necessary to have two people on hand to introduce the dogs because they will need to be kept several feet away from each other.
Step 17: The introduction should be made by selecting a neutral space.
Do not bring your dogs to your house or back yard.When your dog is in these spaces, he is more likely to act aggressive.A friend's backyard is a good example of a neutral space.
Step 18: Both dogs should be on leashes.
If you are standing with the puppy, he may feel more threatened.You should make sure that your friend keeps the puppy on a leash.
Step 19: Observe the dogs.
When the dogs are introduced, watch them to see what they do.You should be able to bring the dogs closer if you notice that they are relaxed and happy.If one or both dogs are showing signs of aggression, you should separate them.
Step 20: Treat to calm any tension.
The introduction should be stopped if the dogs become aggressive by moving them away from each other and giving them a treat.Try to calm the dogs down by speaking calmly.If the dogs are acting aggressively, don't allow them to get closer to each other.If the first attempt resulted in aggressive behavior from one or both dogs, increase the distance between the dogs and try again.You should be able to take the dogs home once they have had a chance to play with each other.