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eringabrielle · 05-17-2007, 12:19 PM

We have two-Biscuit who is almost 2 years and 10 lbs and Willow, whom we just got this past February and she is still under 2 lbs at 6 months!

First off, I agree with Pipersmommy-keep them separate until you at least know the new puppy isn't going to give the other dog any sort of illness.

Now-my 2 cents:

When we first brought Willow home, Biscuits was very interested, but in an aggressive, territorial way. I was really worried that we had a big problem, but after the first couple of days we slowly started letting them together. He had to get used to the idea that another dog was now in his house, and it only took those first couple of days for him to get over his agressiveness. Now they play fight all the time, and when I say play fight, I mean teeth beared, nipping at each other, rolling together knock outs! But he knows how to be gentle enough that she never gets hurt. Every now and then he causes her to yip, but she is always ok.Actually she bites him pretty hard, but he never bites her hard back.It's sweet really.

Lately she has become the lady of the house and we think she may end up being the dominant dog even though he is 5 times her size!

I would caution you against certain things:
-feeding time-make sure they are feeding seperate, especially while they are new to each other so they don't get into arguments.
-toys-always supervise their play for the first month or so for the same reason as above
-beds-IMO, they need separate beds at first, just in case they don't get along right away and for the smaller pup's safety

Be sure to make their first introductions very positive, lots of praise and treats etc....all the effort is definitely worth it to have two pups in one house. Seeing them together is the best thing in the world!!!!!

This is all based on my experience, someone else may have had a different experience alltogether, your dog may have no problem with a newcomer whatsoever, but I think it is wise to err on the side of caution-it only takes a second for the little one to get hurt......

05-17-2007, 12:19 PM	#4
eringabrielle YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 293	Just went through the same situation not too long ago We have two-Biscuit who is almost 2 years and 10 lbs and Willow, whom we just got this past February and she is still under 2 lbs at 6 months! First off, I agree with Pipersmommy-keep them separate until you at least know the new puppy isn't going to give the other dog any sort of illness. Now-my 2 cents: When we first brought Willow home, Biscuits was very interested, but in an aggressive, territorial way. I was really worried that we had a big problem, but after the first couple of days we slowly started letting them together. He had to get used to the idea that another dog was now in his house, and it only took those first couple of days for him to get over his agressiveness. Now they play fight all the time, and when I say play fight, I mean teeth beared, nipping at each other, rolling together knock outs! But he knows how to be gentle enough that she never gets hurt. Every now and then he causes her to yip, but she is always ok.Actually she bites him pretty hard, but he never bites her hard back.It's sweet really. Lately she has become the lady of the house and we think she may end up being the dominant dog even though he is 5 times her size! I would caution you against certain things: -feeding time-make sure they are feeding seperate, especially while they are new to each other so they don't get into arguments. -toys-always supervise their play for the first month or so for the same reason as above -beds-IMO, they need separate beds at first, just in case they don't get along right away and for the smaller pup's safety Be sure to make their first introductions very positive, lots of praise and treats etc....all the effort is definitely worth it to have two pups in one house. Seeing them together is the best thing in the world!!!!! This is all based on my experience, someone else may have had a different experience alltogether, your dog may have no problem with a newcomer whatsoever, but I think it is wise to err on the side of caution-it only takes a second for the little one to get hurt...... __________________ Biscuits, Willow, & Erin See us on Dogster!