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New Puppy The ultimate way to Introduce A New Puppy To Your Older Dog

Are you planning on having a new puppy and introducing him into a household that already has a dog as the long-standing family pet? This can be a stressful time for the dog that has already established his territory with both the home in addition to all members of your family.

Once you add another dog or puppy to your household, you have to be prepared for the work that lays ahead. You’ll have to juggle a balancing act between housebreaking your new puppy, behavior training him, etc. yet still time keeping your old dog in a condition of comfort and love, and with as much attention as possible spare. Below are a few ways to make the job easier:

1. Attempt to let the two dogs establish a hierarchy naturally. Sometimes it’s best not to get too involved with this process because it may affect the way your dogs relate together. When dogs establish their hierarchy, they cannot care who was there first or who is the toughest. Instead, they base it on which one is more responsible and has more intelligence. Many people think that the tougher dog would establish a higher level of leadership, but it’s not forever the situation.

2. Make sure you understand that although they are both dogs, it doesn’t mean they’ve the same emotional needs or communication skills. Not all dogs should be treated the same. You must determine the temperament of each dog, and also the individual personality, and use this information to learn how to properly communicate and treat them. You have to develop a sensitivity level for the needs of each dog.

3. Continue to practice the ethical disciplinary rule of not punishing either dog unless you actually see one commit the crime. Should you not understand what I am referring to, it’s just bad dog training ethics to come into a room and scold or punish a dog after the mess had been made. Remember that a dog or puppy does not associate the disciplinary action you are giving him with a mistake he made before. So with an all new puppy in the house who is not trained completely, you ought not scold him even though you know he is the culprit, unless you catch him in the act.