New Puppy The easiest method to Introduce A New Puppy To Your Older Dog
Are you currently planning on getting a new puppy and introducing him into a household that already has a dog as the long-standing family pet? This is often a stressful time for the dog that has already established his territory with both the home along with all members of your family.
When you add another dog or puppy to your household, you ought to be prepared for the work that lays ahead. You will have to juggle a balancing act between housebreaking your new puppy, behavior training him, etc. yet still time keeping your old dog in a state of comfort and love, and with as much attention since you can spare. Here are a few ways to make the job easier:
1. Make an effort to let the two dogs establish a hierarchy without having side effects. Sometimes it’s best not not to become involved with this process because it may affect the way your dogs relate to one another. When dogs establish their hierarchy, they do not 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 this is not forever the situation.
2. Be sure you understand that although they are both dogs, that doesn’t mean that they have the same emotional needs or communication skills. Not all dogs should be treated the same. You must determine the temperament of each dog, plus the individual personality, and use this information to be able to properly communicate and treat them. You will need to develop a sensitivity level for the needs of each dog.
3. Always practice the ethical disciplinary rule of not punishing either dog unless you actually see one too commit the crime. If you do not understand what I am referring to, it is simply bad dog training ethics to come into a room and scold or punish a dog after the mess was already made. Remember that a dog or puppy does not associate the disciplinary action you are giving him with a mistake he made during the past. So with a brand new puppy in the house who is not trained completely, you ought not scold him while you know he is the culprit, unless of course you catch him in the act.
