Did Santa bring your family a puppy for Christmas?
That is wonderful! I am sure the new puppy is adorable! I bet your son loves throwing the ball with Puppy, your daughter wants Puppy to sleep in her room, your husband doesn’t even mind waking up bright and early for the little guy. And you… Puppy has stolen your heart.
But what about the current family dog? Is he still chasing balls in the backyard, eating bites of broccoli under the table? Is he still getting plenty of love and attention?
Even though you’ve probably sat down with old Buddy and told him about your plans for a new puppy, he doesn’t understand.
Here a few suggestions for introducing the new pup to the old pup:
Do not bring any existing pets to pick up the new pet
In the meantime, it is important to bond with the new puppy, but get acquainted in private. Do not spend a lot of time cuddling and playing with the new pet in front of any old pets. It just makes for hurt feelings.
Something to chew on… Dogs are very sensitive to your energy. Sure, we’ve all heard they sense fear, but they also sense sadness, anger, worry, and happiness. Have a positive attitude and they will follow your lead. So, what energy are you putting out there? Getting further into the new year, this is something to consider!
As always, we’d love your feedback and to hear how you’ve introduced new pets to your home!
Thanks Animal Lovers!
That is wonderful! I am sure the new puppy is adorable! I bet your son loves throwing the ball with Puppy, your daughter wants Puppy to sleep in her room, your husband doesn’t even mind waking up bright and early for the little guy. And you… Puppy has stolen your heart.
But what about the current family dog? Is he still chasing balls in the backyard, eating bites of broccoli under the table? Is he still getting plenty of love and attention?
Even though you’ve probably sat down with old Buddy and told him about your plans for a new puppy, he doesn’t understand.
Here a few suggestions for introducing the new pup to the old pup:
Do not bring any existing pets to pick up the new pet
- Leave the latest addition to your family out front (supervised, of course), go inside and allow your current pet to smell the new dog
- Put the new dog in a crate and set it in an area where your current dog is sure to find him
- Monitor the interaction for awhile and then let the new puppy out of the crate
- Allow the two to get acquainted without getting involved. Step in only if you fear for the safety of either animal and even then, remain calm! They react to your energy.
In the meantime, it is important to bond with the new puppy, but get acquainted in private. Do not spend a lot of time cuddling and playing with the new pet in front of any old pets. It just makes for hurt feelings.
Something to chew on… Dogs are very sensitive to your energy. Sure, we’ve all heard they sense fear, but they also sense sadness, anger, worry, and happiness. Have a positive attitude and they will follow your lead. So, what energy are you putting out there? Getting further into the new year, this is something to consider!
As always, we’d love your feedback and to hear how you’ve introduced new pets to your home!
Thanks Animal Lovers!
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