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Ringo1 · 10-01-2011, 06:32 AM

First introduction on neutral territory is a good idea. I never could figure how to do that repeatedly, however, once I owned both dogs.

Once she's home; she's home.

Is there anyway you could take Charlie to meet her before you bring her home? If they hit it off right away; you will know that the transition might be easier.

We had to keep ours separated for a while until my 4 y/o Westie got used to having Lucy around. They were kept in separate crates and only together when walking or outside in the big yard. While in the house - not together - until everyone could get along.

Pick up toys and treats and don't leave anything on the floor until you know they won't fight over them.

Pay your older dog more attention than you do the puppy so he won't be jealous.

CoopMaxLyn · 05-17-2013, 09:40 AM

We will be welcoming Maxwell to our home in 2 weeks and are hoping that Coopertino (18 months) will welcome him and not be too upset.

Cooper is ever so friendly and submissive with other dogs and am hoping he does well welcoming his brother (same mom - 2nd time with the breeder).

Any tips welcome on making the interaction a success welcome.

Thanks.
Lyn

MandiesMom · 05-17-2013, 10:10 AM

Hi, Lyn. I replied to your other thread with a few words of experience from introducing a new pup. Hope it helps some.

This pic is too stinkin' cute!!!! <3

Yorkiemom1 · 05-17-2013, 07:45 PM

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Congrats on adding your second little girl!!

How exciting for you! We would love to see pictures!

I added Mikki to my family about 3 months ago. Rosie is not aggressive either but we found out that she CAN be! Mikki was 1 yr old and Rosie was 4 yr old. Since Rosie was here first, I always tend to her first. I feed her first, bath her first, pick her up first, etc. She is used to my undivided attention where Mikki was not. It seems to have worked for us.

I will warn you that with two females I see "cat fights" between the two of them. I understand they do this until they figure out who is dominate. Ours has slowed down considerably but we still have them. I think in time they will pretty much stop. You may not have as big an issue since Bella is so little.

If I can answer any questions at all for you feel free to pm me! I asked lots when I first got Mikki!

Good luck and congrats to you!!!!

This is how it has worked for me, anytime I added any new dog....and I always make sure everyone gets special alone time with me...even if it is for only a half hour or so....and I always try to not let my "first ones here" see me making over the others....and yes, cat fights will ensue!!! Hopefully, they will stop when rank is established....although, I have one that apparently keeps "talking trash", and everyone of the others HATE her and will jump her immediately, if given the chance!

Maximo · 05-18-2013, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by CoopMaxLyn

We will be welcoming Maxwell to our home in 2 weeks and are hoping that Coopertino (18 months) will welcome him and not be too upset.

Cooper is ever so friendly and submissive with other dogs and am hoping he does well welcoming his brother (same mom - 2nd time with the breeder).

Any tips welcome on making the interaction a success welcome.

Thanks.
Lyn

Congratulations on the new addition to your family. If you can have the boys meet on neutral territory, that would be ideal. Let the boys greet each other on the ground/floor and don't interfere unless you see something that is dangerous.

Like others above, I reassured my first boy by giving him extra attention, speaking to him first, or giving him alone time.

Make sure Cooper has a place to escape from Maxwell when he wants to. For my Max, his escape was the couch because Teddy couldn't jump that high.

I also tried to focus their attention on things like doing tricks for treats or taking walks together. That helped them bond and not want to spend all day wrestling. (Don't worry, some dogs just want to cuddle from the start, especially if Cooper is submissive with other dogs).

We had a few jealousy issues to work through, but it was pretty easy. Also the younger one wanted to eat out of the older one's bowl. I think I separated them for about a week to eat and then it wasn't necessary anymore.

Best wishes.

Choc0me · 05-19-2013, 11:06 AM

I have 2boys my first boy is dex and he is nearly 2. We adopted him from a dogs home at the very end of November. He is a big softy and was great when our seeing other dogs and LOVED it when my sisters yorkie came to visit. So we decided to adopt another on. We found monty a yorkie chihauhua cross nearly 1 yr old on a preloved website and went to meet him with dex at a local field. Everything went really well so we decided to take him. Once home they were fine and getting on really well. 3days later they had started to play fight but this was starting to become more and more out if control! Neither one would give up even if the other one did submit. We did some research on the web and was basically to you can NEVER have a terrier bread with another dog! I was deverstated! We looked into monty going to live with my other halts auntie but I just couldn't give him up. Since then we have spoken to our local vet who assured us that this is normal for the two boys and to just keep an eye on them. If things start to get out of hand we give them a quick pray with water and they stop right away. We are 2weeks in now and to my huge relief they are great friends now. Still the little spay now and then but I think the now know each others boundaries. We had dex nuetered when we got him, and monty was done a few days ago. This has helped settle them down and dex became a lot gentler with monty when he realised something was different about him. They are both curled up together now on the sofa and are becoming the best of friends. I hate to think of us giving up monty if we had listened to the web advise. If things start to go wrong give it some time and things will hopefully sort themselves out (sometimes with a little intervention). Don't panic and don't give up on them. Xx

Love my boys

CoopMaxLyn · 05-20-2013, 04:16 AM

Thanks Everyone for all the tips! Will let you know how it goes once Max is home with Cooper in a few weeks.

CoopMaxLyn · 05-20-2013, 04:18 AM

Love this little boy!

Maximo · 05-20-2013, 08:59 AM

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Love this little boy!

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CoopMaxLyn · 05-20-2013, 10:27 AM

Love this little boy.

10-01-2011, 06:32 AM	#16
Ringo1 Ringo (1) and Lucy too! Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: On the Edge of Glory Posts: 3,447	First introduction on neutral territory is a good idea. I never could figure how to do that repeatedly, however, once I owned both dogs. Once she's home; she's home. Is there anyway you could take Charlie to meet her before you bring her home? If they hit it off right away; you will know that the transition might be easier. We had to keep ours separated for a while until my 4 y/o Westie got used to having Lucy around. They were kept in separate crates and only together when walking or outside in the big yard. While in the house - not together - until everyone could get along. Pick up toys and treats and don't leave anything on the floor until you know they won't fight over them. Pay your older dog more attention than you do the puppy so he won't be jealous. __________________ Mommy to Lucy, Ringo, and Matthew

05-17-2013, 10:10 AM	#18
MandiesMom and Shelby's too Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Millbrook, AL Posts: 7,842	Hi, Lyn. I replied to your other thread with a few words of experience from introducing a new pup. Hope it helps some. This pic is too stinkin' cute!!!! <3 __________________ Terri, proud mom to Mandie & Shelby-Dale

05-19-2013, 11:06 AM	#21
Choc0me Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2013 Location: Manchester Posts: 12 Blog Entries: 2	I have 2boys my first boy is dex and he is nearly 2. We adopted him from a dogs home at the very end of November. He is a big softy and was great when our seeing other dogs and LOVED it when my sisters yorkie came to visit. So we decided to adopt another on. We found monty a yorkie chihauhua cross nearly 1 yr old on a preloved website and went to meet him with dex at a local field. Everything went really well so we decided to take him. Once home they were fine and getting on really well. 3days later they had started to play fight but this was starting to become more and more out if control! Neither one would give up even if the other one did submit. We did some research on the web and was basically to you can NEVER have a terrier bread with another dog! I was deverstated! We looked into monty going to live with my other halts auntie but I just couldn't give him up. Since then we have spoken to our local vet who assured us that this is normal for the two boys and to just keep an eye on them. If things start to get out of hand we give them a quick pray with water and they stop right away. We are 2weeks in now and to my huge relief they are great friends now. Still the little spay now and then but I think the now know each others boundaries. We had dex nuetered when we got him, and monty was done a few days ago. This has helped settle them down and dex became a lot gentler with monty when he realised something was different about him. They are both curled up together now on the sofa and are becoming the best of friends. I hate to think of us giving up monty if we had listened to the web advise. If things start to go wrong give it some time and things will hopefully sort themselves out (sometimes with a little intervention). Don't panic and don't give up on them. Xx Love my boys

05-20-2013, 04:16 AM	#22
CoopMaxLyn Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2013 Location: Methuen,MA,USA Posts: 10	Thanks Everyone for all the tips! Will let you know how it goes once Max is home with Cooper in a few weeks.