[alaskayorkie]

I'm no expert, but here's my .02:

I've always tried to introduce new dogs on neutral turf -- leashed walks at a nearby park are good for that. You get two people walking the dogs several yards apart on a parallel path. You gradually let them get closer. If there are any problems, you just separate them and continue walking on a parallel path. Eventually, they'll get used to each other. Then you let them meet on one of their turf's.

Puppies are always a challenge. It is going to want to swarm the adult, and the adult is responsible for letting them know when enough is enough. They do that with a look or a snarl or a no-bite snap. That can be a challenge when the puppy is bigger stronger than the adult.

It's important that you supervise the initial meetings and help the smaller adult let the puppy know when enough is enough. If the adult is getting stressed, step in and put your body between them. Just be alert. You don't want real fights to develop. Snarls are OK, biting isn't.

Then again, they may just get along fine from the get go. Just be cautious. I didn't see a mention of the Labradoodle's sex. I've had better luck with opposite sex introductions.