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jrandash

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12/07/2012 5:15 PM
have a new pup coming jan 12 my other dog is five years old and get along with other dogs. what is the best way to introduced the two dogs . should i bring my dog with to get the pup it a 5 hour drive or leave her home.

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12/07/2012 5:24 PM
Congrats on your new addition! I don't have two dogs, but I do think introductions with dogs go better on neutral ground first. Others with experience will have great advice for you, no doubt. I just wanted to say congrats and have fun!

DuckFever

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12/07/2012 9:03 PM
Have fun with him/her. They grow up SO fast. Cherish these moments, I know I didn't. Have fun with your pup, congrats.

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12/07/2012 9:53 PM
Taking your dog is not a bad idea because you can walk the two together when you stop for breaks. However, if you do not have at least one crate, then it could be problematic. If you do have a crate, put the puppy in the crate to ride and if you have a second crate put your 5 year old in the other crate next to each other. Or you can leave your dog out. The idea is they get used to each other before they get home. If you decide not to take your dog, then I would introduce them in the backyard and keep the pup on a leash. Let your 5 year old do all the smelling, etc, but don't let either one bug the other too much. Also, when you feed them I would put your 5 year olds food down first and then the pups. Don't let either one eat out of the others bowl or bug the other when while eating. I also always put the bowls in the same place. Feeding time is also a good time to start training your puppy, so I always make mine all sit until I release them to eat. Shorthairs are so social and especially with other shorthairs, so I don't think you will have any issues especially since it is a puppy you are introducing. Be sure you post pictures in the general section as we all love puppy pictures.

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12/08/2012 6:47 AM
If you know your 5 year old is fine with other dogs then you shouldn't have to worry too much about intros, the puppy should do fine... I have never done my intros on neutral ground cuz I knew my older dog was fine with out dogs... I usually took my older one with the get the pup too...

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06/13/2013 1:39 PM
We lost our 14.5 yr old last year, leaving us with a 13yr old boy. He was not well socialized. We took him to puppy training classes so he could be around other dogs & overcome any anxiety issues. When we decided to get a new puppy we did the introduction on neutral territory at the training facility. He was a bit stand offish & not interested in the pup. Took them home & within two days they were sleeping together.

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