How to introduce a Yorkie to another dog I'm trying to make this a positive experience for all. Quick background info.
- Daughter has a boyfriend that is probably a keeper. He has a 2 year old Husky. The dog is good natured but certainly still a puppy. My assumption is that he is neutered but I will verify. He has met other small dogs and its been positive.
- Deuce is 8 years old. The love of my life!!! Spoiled rotten. My other daughter has a yorkie (Maddie) and Deuce loves her, gets along well with her, but she ignores him so there's never a problem other than Deuce eating his food like its his last meal when she's around.
- Deuce points and/or barks when other dogs walk by our house. Most of which are BIG dogs. We don't interact since I don't know the owners.
- Boyfriend's dog (Moose) is visiting for Christmas - only one night.
- The plan is for Moose to sleep in his cage in our attached garage. Daughter says the dog likes it cold. (But we do have heat in the garage in case its really cold) I have allergies so I don't know if I will have a problem with this dog. Unfortunately he sheds but has been recently groomed.
Since the boyfriend has earned keeper status I would like to begin orienting Deuce to Moose under supervision. So I have some questions.
Do I introduce them inside or outside the house?
Certainly on leash right?
Do I hold Deuce or let him approach - if he does?
I know we may have to teach Moose how to act too.
My ultimate goal - I would like Deuce to be familiar with Moose and not go into a barking frenzy when he is here. Just treat him like he does Maddie. Most likely Moose will be outside and Deuce will be inside.
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