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I recently got a new puppy, the problem was that my 3 yr old lab mix would not accept her. She was very aggressive and territorial. She has never acted like this in the past. I would like to get another puppy, since I had to return the other one. What would be the best way to intriduce them?
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maybe when you go to the pet store, you could bring your other dog so that he/she can get used to seeing the nep puppy outside of her/his territory. when you bring the puppy home, you should put their beds in seperate areas and give them their own territories. they should warm up to eachother soon enough! hope this helps!
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one way is before u bring it in get a blanket with the smell and let the dog sleep with it we did that. and maybe it would help if it was the oppasite sex sometimes that helps too
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The best way to intorduce them is to make sure ur older dog is adjusted to the new puppy and how it may act around ur older dog>
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mebe u shuld get the same breed of the puppy u have now i have a cat and dog and they never get along but they lived with eachother for along time thats why
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say "dog, puppy. puppy, dog. now play nice" there ya go
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just get another puppy. if they brawl, they brawl. fuck it. hey make a positive thing out of it, and have people in your family place bets on them... now thats etertainment! :)
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take them both for the same walks, let them both go out in the backyard together, let them sleep next to each other. Let them get used to each other. Dogs are kinda just like humans, if they dont like someone they wont really bother with them. Just make them do stuff together for a while. But dont put them together too much. Dont force them either.
good luck!!!
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You had to return the old one? That's awful sad. You should have asked advice about that puppy before you returned her. I'm a bit experienced in this because of the problems that I had introducing my dog to my roommate's dog. I have talked to the local animal behavior specialist (who is exceptionally good) and I've looked online at idea's that could help you.
First, NEVER introduce two dogs on the "territory" on either one of them. So, the next dog that you get, don't just bring the puppy to your house, because that is your lab's "territory". Bring them both to a park that they have never been to. Make sure you bring treats along. When your lab is not paying any attention, especially bad or aggressive attention to the puppy, then give him/her a treat. Also do this for the puppy. Both the puppy and your lab need to know that "when the puppy (lab) is around, I get treats. This must mean that the puppy (lab) is a good thing."
From what you have said, this may not work. Your lab seems to be a bit to aggressive. But dont' worry, that doesn't mean that there is no hope. It only means that it will take more time. Here's a web page you can look at. [Link](Mouse over link to see full location) This will help you out when you have the puppy at home.
There's also another exersize you can try whenever you have free time, and another person to help you out. Have you, or another person that your lab is comfortable with hold him/her, on a leash, with treats handy. Have either you, or the second person hold the puppy about 50 feet away. The second person should slowly walk the puppy back and forth in front of the lab. After walking back and forth two or three times, have them take one step forward towards your lab. If your lab is still remaining calm, then give him/her a treat. Continue to do this VERY SLOWLY untill one day, you can bring the two dogs together.
It is going to take a long time. Your lab is already quite old, and I'm guessing has not had a whole lot of exposure to other dogs. That is why he/she is acting this way. It can be done, but, like I said, it will take time.
If you are really up for it, and have the money to spend, then you should call a local animal behavior specialist. They can do wonders, but they are quite expensive.
Ask me a question if you need more help about this.
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