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01-16-2014, 05:19 PM | #1 |
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| Girlfriend's new puppy My girlfriend's dog passed away not long ago. She's over it now and we are bringing home a new puppy tomorrow. We don't live together, so I need to know the best way to introduce Ruger, my 4 year-old Yorkie to her new puppy, a Labradoodle. When her old dog was alive he got along great with Ruger. When they met Ruger was the pup and Miles, her dog, was the adult. Ruger knows the house well and makes himself at home when I bring him over, now the roles will be reversed, I think. Any hints, tips. I'm assuming I should let the new puppy settle in and get used to his new digs before I bring Ruger over. |
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01-16-2014, 05:57 PM | #2 |
Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member | 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.
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01-16-2014, 07:43 PM | #3 |
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| I should add that Ruger is 12 pounds, so both dogs should be the same size for awhile. I expect the puppy to get up to 30 lbs in time. |
01-16-2014, 07:54 PM | #4 |
Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member | Oh, that's better. I was envisioning a larger Labradoodle and smaller Yorkie. I'd still watch 'em. The Yorkie could be the one doing the damage. When I introduced a tiny Yorkie to my 10-pound adult, I had some real scares with the adult being too forceful. Then again, others I've talked to have had no problems, so I don't want to scare you!
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01-16-2014, 08:06 PM | #5 |
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| Thanks for the tips. I never would have thought about meeting on neutral territory. |
01-17-2014, 02:12 AM | #6 |
Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member | I hired a dog trainer to help me with a first meeting between an incoming older Lab and 2 Yorkies. That's what they did and it helped. They didn't start off on the wrong foot by protecting their territory.
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01-17-2014, 09:16 AM | #7 |
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| We have always done somewhat the opposite. We bring the new puppy home, set her down on the floor, and say, "here she is, come check her out!". And DO THEY! Of course, we watch them like a hawk so nothing gets out of hand. My dogs have always done pretty well with other dogs though.
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01-19-2014, 08:10 PM | #8 |
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| Well, we brought them to the park. They sniffed each other out and then pretty much ignored each other. Ruger charged the puppy a few times but in a playful way. I'm no expert, but I would say after 20 minutes of observation they will be fine together. |
01-20-2014, 01:42 AM | #9 |
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| Funnily enough, I had the exact same dilemma over here! My daughter (who lives in her own house) rescued a (big!) labradoodle boy, Luka....and I was quite unsure as to how to get our Harry (Yorkie, but 20lbs!!) used to him. We did exactly as Mike suggested, took them on leash walks side by side with the 'people' in the middle and, do you know, we've never had a problem Now when Harry sees Luka, he goes on his hind legs and kind of cuddles Luka round the neck, and Luka licks his face! I truly hope it all works out well for you all - and I think you're very thoughtful, too! Sally + Harry x |
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