Introducing 2 dogs together?

[Justine Archuleta]

I asked this before at DD, I was going to get another female lab to go along with my male lab, Blackie. I know you have to introduce them on neutral grounds. After they are together do I just let them sniff each other, while we hold them both on leashes? When we get home I only allow Blackie in one room of the house, so I can't really seperate them, or feed them in different rooms. Do I feed Blackie first since he was there before her? Sorry I have so many questions, I'm all ears to any answers. Thanks.

[Summer Magic]

If I remember a post about introducing another member of the family they recommended that you do it slowly. Can you crate the pup for a few hours so Blackie can see and smell her but can't get to her?

[Justine Archuleta]

Thanks for replying. I will try that.

[Jen Greaves]

When I intoduced my new shepherd to my husky it was in my yard and I had the shepherd on a leash (her previous owner said she'd run away otherwise) and that lasted about ten seconds! They just wanted to play so I let them go. They played all night and have been great friends since, that was a year ago. I didn't really involve myself in their introduction. I think dogs will like/accept each other or they won't.

[Justine Archuleta]

Update:
We are metting two girl puppies tomarrow at 4:30! It is just a play date for them and I to get to know each other. I am not sure if I will let Blackie meet them yet. Maybe.

[Colleen]

Justine,
If possible, bring something back from your play date that smells like the puppies. Give that to Blackie so she can get used to the smell. As far as feeding them, can you take the puppy to a different room just for the feeding? Especially if there are agression issues, this will be helpful for Blackie and the puppy.

We just got our new puppy and I'm learning things every day. Our male dog took to her pretty well right away, although he does play kinda rough and gets frustrated with her crying.

After you introduce them, you'll get an idea of how well they'll get along. If Blackie seems like she is unsure, try to reassure her by keeping her routines stable and spending 'alone' time with her (i.e. take a walk or play outside). Most importantly, supervise them as they get to know each other. I wouldn't leave Blackie alone with the puppy for the first few days and maybe longer, until you are sure they are getting along very well.

Hope some of this helps!

[Justine Archuleta]

YAAAAAAAAAAA!!!! It worked out so well. Blackie was a great big brother. Two puppies came over although if we get one we have to get the other because they are best buds. I don't know if I can handle 2 puppies and a grown dog. Those puppies went pee so much our back room was almost full of towels. What a chore, they were only over for two hours and I'm tuckered out! Blackie had no aggresion prblems what so ever. One of the puppies play growled at him and he looked as if scared of her. She might turn out to be the alpha. It was funny to watch them though.

[Justine Archuleta]

Oh what an eventful day. I know puppies have little bladder control , but we had just went outside for 10 minutes and when we came in one of the puppies went potty and then of course the other had to follow and went potty also. I don't know if I want to adopt them still. They are such hard work and they can squeeze through anything!!!!

[Justine Archuleta]

No puppies. :cry: We just gave the puppies back. The week went great, but we have learned that puppies love to make us work really hard. I will not be able to give them the excersise they will need and neither will my family(we are sometimes really busy) I do hope that they get adopted together though, we will miss them. :(