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- Neutral ground presentation
- Prepare the house for coexistence
- The first presentation at home
- Advice for a good relationship
Have you given all the love possible to your dog but do you feel you have more to give? So adopting a new dog is an excellent option, because the emotional bond that you create with a dog has numerous benefits.
However, have you ever stopped to think about how your adult dog would feel? This is a pet that has had all the attention of his family, who has the space he wants, without major obstacles and who grew up knowing he has no canine competence when it comes to asking for affection.
It is very important to know how to welcome a new dog into the home if we already have an adult dog, otherwise many problems can occur, such as aggressive or jealous behavior. In this PeritoAnimal article we will explain everything you need to know about coexistence between a new puppy and an adult dog.
Neutral ground presentation
The presentation on a neutral ground (an open space or a park) is not always possible, as it depends on whether the puppy has already started the vaccination schedule and if he can go outside, but whenever possible this is the best way to do it. .
A neutral terrain promotes an environment with distractions and where the risk of appearing territorial behavior decreases.
For this, the ideal is to have the help of a second person, so that each one takes a dog separately, so that you can then introduce them and allow them to relax, smell and get to know each other.
It may be that the adult dog is indifferent towards the new puppy, but it may also happen that he tries to mount him and even growl at him, in this case, whenever there is no aggression, you should not worry, as you are a priority. interfere as little as possible in the relationship between their two puppies, they have their rules, their hierarchy and they know how to establish these new relationships.
Prepare the house for coexistence
Before the indoor presentation takes place, it is essential to prepare a specific zone for the new puppy, with its own accessories, since it is important not to change the habits that the adult dog has acquired.
If, in addition to introducing a new dog into the house, you allow it to use the accessories of the adult dog and take over your space, it is clear that the coexistence will not start well.
The first presentation at home
If the neutral ground presentation went well, you should return home. The first dog that must enter is the adult and must do it without a lead, then the puppy must enter with a lead, but then inside the house it must be free and have total freedom to explore the entire house, room by room.
If the adult dog is comfortable, the puppy will be able to walk with complete freedom around the house, but if he does not accept him, he must limit the puppy's space and then enlarge it. progressively as the adult dog gets used to it.
during the first weeks don't leave the dogs unattended, not until the adult dog is completely comfortable with the puppy.
Advice for a good relationship
Other tips that you should follow so that your two puppies live in harmony are the following:
- If the adult dog attacks the puppy, we recommend that you ask an ethologist or dog educator for help. The professional will help you conveniently.
- Letting the puppy greet the puppy on its own accord, don't grab him and put him on the other puppy's nose, it will make him feel very vulnerable and can create tension and fear in the puppy. Never force situations, let them interact.
- Place your eaters properly separated, and if one puppy finishes before another, don't let him intimidate his companion into eating his food.
- Reward them, play with them, give them equal care and care, don't let either of you feel left out.
If you follow our advice your puppies will get along correctly and they will definitely be best friends forever.
