How do i introduce my new puppy to my other dogs?

1 Farm Girl3218 · Apr 29th 2013, 11:47am

I just bought a new minerature poodle and my other dogs attack him whenever they see him. I'v been trying to socialize them and i think they're making progress, but my big dog still growls at him. Last time, they saw eachother, my big dog attacked him. What do i do?

1hotmama8958 · Apr 29th 2013, 11:47am

put up a doggie gate and let them sniff each other for a couple of days.

0070 · Apr 29th 2013, 11:47am

very slowly

2020 · Apr 29th 2013, 11:47am

I would suggest supervised playtime, lots of perseverance and if the dominant dog has a sleeping blanket or something, let the smaller dog sleep on it, or wear it when the dogs are playing together, this will allow the bigger dog top smell its own scent and not feel threatened.

La vita misterioso 4272 · Apr 29th 2013, 11:48am

older dogs have established their place in their "pack". Puppy is learning it's place. time will resolve this issue, but until then, keep dogs apart unless you are there to supervise their activities, and praise all positive actions, just like you would a child. been there, done that.

4529 · Apr 29th 2013, 11:48am

say "puppy, meet other dogs,other dogs meet puppy"

333 · Apr 29th 2013, 11:48am

get a child.

4756 · Apr 29th 2013, 11:48am

dont make the puppy be with your other dogs. Just let them roame the house and then your puppy might go up to your other dogs.