Comments on: Introduce old dog to puppy

By: Debbie

Debbie — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:32:03 +0000

Dear Darcie, I just bought an 8 week old Morkie male. I have an 8 year old Cairn Terrier that is alpha female for sure. She will try to take down any large dog that comes in our yard if not on leash. I let the female smell the new puppy. She growled at him and bit his foot. Now I am scared. My husband thinks the female will kill the puppy because she is so aggressive to other animals. Can I break her from this and how? Debbie

Dear Debbie, If your old girl is truly dog aggressive, I’d say it’s probably not a good idea to bring another dog into the house. Let her live our her years and manage her so nobody gets hurt. I wish I could say something different but unless you get some expert help, it probably won’t change. I don’t know everything. – Darcie

By: Judy

Judy — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:32:41 +0000

Dear Darcie, We have a 13 year old doxy that we are losing to a parathoyroid tumor. I have a chance to get a doxy pup. Would you advise it or pass? and if so would you intro the same way? Please help I am so torn. Thank you. Judy

Dear Judy, Are you ready for another dog? Get one! And yes, let the dogs meet and see if it’s a good fit for all of you. I’ve said a prayer for you. – Darcie

By: Julia

Julia — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 18:57:18 +0000

Dear Darcie,
I have a 7 year old beagle and I was wondering if it would be a good idea to buy another
beagle? It would be a puppy and do you think there maybe dog fights?
Thanks, Julia

Dear Julia, If your dog is good with other dogs, you can afford 2 dogs, and everyone in the house agrees to get another dog there’s no reason why you shouldn’t get a second dog. I’d consider rescue first and if you don’t find a dog in rescue who will suit your life, then work with an ethical breeder. Thanks, Darcie

By: Sharon

Sharon — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 22:47:15 +0000

Dear Darcie, How do you feed your dogs by hand????? Sharon

Dear Sharon, I put some of their food into my hand and feed it them.
It’s that simple. – Darcie

By: Wolf-Talker (R.Young)

Wolf-Talker (R.Young) — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:30:50 +0000

Darcie, Puppy intro
With small puppies is quite a handful in itself, but imagine with a large puppy. What I mean by large puppy was a dog like our Starr (the Malamute). She was 12-14 months old when I rescued her. She had never lived in a house before, she was coming to live with a 8 yr old male GSD mix & a 5 yr old Siberian mix. Starr was still a puppy a large 65 lb. puppy. She had to be taught everything and be housebroken too. I placed her in our back yard and first took the GSDmix out to meet her. The introduction went quite well no agression from either dog. I turned him loose and let the two get to know each other. Then I brought out the Siberian mix and introduced them. Once again no agression just curiosity. Then the three were turned loose to play. Each dog was introduced while on a lead in a fenced in back yard. Over the course of several months Starr learned all she needed to know about living in the house, learned the rules and boundaries and limitations.
The Siberian mix and the malamute had their little spats just like children. Only two in six years. Even when they did I was there to guide and teach them always with respect and love and understanding. All are treated equal. The GSD mix (Tramp) loved his “little” Sisters and they were twice to three times his size. He was always there to protect and defend them when he sensed danger. And the girls look to him for guidance when I was not there.
Walks with the three were done seperately for the dogs each need their own time with their person. Each walk would be for 30-45 minutes. And then time for a drink and out to play. When he (tramp) thought his little sister were getting too rough in play he was there to let them know either by placing himself between them or barking at them and they listened to him. They knew he was their “Big” brother!
Sadly he is gone now, the Great Spirit called him home last year. Starr his adopted little sister, when he passed on here at home guarded him as he slept so no one would bother him. She showed no agression, just laid about ten feet from where he slept and watched over him until I came to get him, She loved “Big” brother very much. His adopted “little” sister Cheyenne (the Siberian mix) loved him too even to this day she looks for him where he would nap and times she stares at one or more of the places in the house almost as if she sees him there sleeping.
Yes puppy introduction can be done but first learn all you can about the new puppy and know all you can about your older dog, knowledge is a powerful tool but also know how to use it for it can be used in the wrong way as well.
Wolf-Talker

By: Natalie Ali

Natalie Ali — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 03:38:01 +0000

Very good information. I am looking at adding a new puppy for my soon to be three year old dog. I was wondering if I need to walk each dog on their separate leash or if I can have a double leash?
Thanks
Natalie

It depends entirely on you. If you want double leash, use one. – Darcie