Bringing home a new dog is always exciting! But what if your existing pets and your new dog don’t get along? What if your new dog causes a problem, even if it’s not their fault, with the other pets in your household?
Some dogs are gentle and social and get along well with other pets. Other dogs may prefer to have their own space (along with some pretty strong prey instincts), which can make introducing a new dog to other pets a lot more complicated.
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How to Introduce Your New Dog to Other Pets
If you’re considering getting another dog, adopting a new pet, or if you’re already struggling with pets that aren’t getting along in your home, there’s help available!
Professional Dog Trainer and Behavioral Specialist, Doggy Dan, has created a free, step-by-step tutorial on how to safely socialize your new dog with other household pets.
5 Tips for Introducing a New Dog to Other Pets
Here’s a quick summary of the tips for introducing a new dog covered in the Doggy Dan’s tutorial:
Tip #1. Start with a Safe and Slow Introduction
Tip #2. Use a Lead Line
Tip #3. Have Your Pets Meet on Neutral Turf
Tip #4. Use Safety Precautions
Tip #5. Set Your New Dog Up to Win!
Successfully introducing your new dog to your other household pets can be achieved by following the instructions in Doggy Dan’s free tutorial. Following his instructions will ensure that no one (you or your pets) will be stressed out, unhappy or injured in the process.
It’s all about having patience and doing the right things to help your new dog, and your existing pets, adjust.
Bringing Home a New Dog
You might also like to read these two posts about introducing dogs, and about how to take care of a dog (if you’re a new dog owner!). Both posts include videos:
Introducing Dogs to Each Other “Calmly and Safely”
How to Take Care of a Dog “Help for New Dog Owners”
Who is Doggy Dan?
Who is Doggy Dan?Doggy Dan is a Top Professional Dog Trainer and Dog Behavioral Specialist. He created the video-based dog training website, TheOnlineDogTrainer.com.
Doggy Dan is famous for “Doggy Dan’s 5 Golden Rules,” which are the foundation of his dog training philosophy. These are 5 simple exercises you can incorporate into your dog’s daily routine which result in a calm, obedient, perfectly-behaved dog.
This has been my #1 recommendation for dog training for 8+ years because it’s effective and affordable. You can read my full review here.
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