Ways To Successfully Have A 2nd Dog Into Your Dog To Avoid Aggression
Sunday, May 6th, 2012After living with one dog for some considerable time you have decided 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 will need to cope with the logistical side of bringing him into your folks. This experience will be perturbing for everyone so must be approached and carried out in a positive way.
The first and most crucial thing is that your existing dog mustn't be hurt or in peril in any fashion. The dogs should have just 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 conscientiously and their body language monitored. Positive interaction is important between two dogs that are going to live together.
The nicest 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 initially. Depending on how well the dogs get on toys can be reintroduced very quickly and subtly. It is better to have a large choice of toys than one; a single toy can be accepted as really valuable to a dog that's 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 permit you to control a positive settling in period.
It is very important to think about your own behaviour toward the dogs. Remember that you are also considered a resource. It'll be natural to worry 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 quietly, others need to have interaction with you. To stop stress developing it is important that you treat both dogs, when they ask for attention, in the same way.
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