what is the best way to introduce a new dog to an established family pet?

we got a new dog today, he is about 6months old, a wee jack russel. our other dog is 12 years old and hasn't taken to him very well, making the odd lunge for him and we have had to keep them separated all day. what's the best method for getting rid of this trouble?

We introduced our Pug to our Mastiff-St. Bernard mix by having the Pug on our laps during every interaction for about a week. After that there were no issues.

Let them sniff each other though diffent ways, BUT KEEP THEM SEPERATED!!!!!! They may warm up to each other, or they may get along not very well. But let them sniff each other though a see through gate, with one dog on one side and one on the other. Or have a fan blow one dog's scent over to the other dog.

we had the same problem.we put one in the kitchen and one the other side of the open doorway but seperated them with a baby gate so they could see each other but not get to each other. Feed them at the same time, give them attention at the same time, then take the older dog outside and play with them for a while to reasurre them that they are still loved.This may take a few days but as long as theolder dog dosent feel threatended by a young upstart (as they will see them) they will learn to get on.

If you're dog is male, and the new dog is also male, the old dog may never accept the new one.Don't put the new one on your lap, the old one will attack him. He'll see him as an interloper who has no right to be there. He's already shown resentment to him.Try walking them together on neutral territory, keep them both on a lead and separated.Keep them apart for now and let the old dog get used to the new ones scent. But please realise that you're asking a lot from him. It would have been better to get a female, he would have found it easier to accept.

The same thing happened to me, the difference is that my old dog is a female and the new puppy a male. I read that you should take both dogs into a neutral territory, then, let them smell each other, then when they've recognized each other, take them home, letting the old dog first to go in. Your old buddy will be barking to the baby for sure, but this will be for a few days, that happened to me. Remember to make sure that the old dog is the boss of the dog group, so, he always has to have all the privileges, that means, to be the nearest to you, to eat first, to be on your lap, to caress him first and then the baby, that's the rule all the wild canine groups follow, the puppy by instict will subordinate himself. You will note if the old one accepts the little one if they begin to play or something. If the big one ever bits the little do not try to separate them (unless there is a big size difference or if you see it's dangerous for the puppy), because you will be putting his authority away. Keep them separate when you're not at home and when you put them together, make sure to your old dog your on his side, (you can sit behind him) and show him he should accept the baby by trying to make him get nearer every time. You'll see jeaulousy attitudes, but it will be solved with time. If you ever note that after some moths, your big dog does not accept the baby or falls into depression, or turns too agresive, you should look for a new home for the jack rusell. Good luck, I hope it will help!.I include the link where I got this from, but it's in spanish, anyway, I give it to you.

Hi we introduced our 8yr old male dog to our puppy, who was 3mths at the time,as our other dog died a female, a couple of mths previous, and like you we thought they would never get on, it will take a lot of engouragement, patience, and lots of love,the best thing to do is don't exclude your old dog at all, give them both plenty of praise, do put them together, at times and just keep an eye on them don't make too much fuss of the new puppy in front of him/her as this is not fair to the older one, and will only cause resentment, feed them separatetly,always feeding the older dog first, your puppy will respect your older dog,as he will know who's the boss, and will learn in time when to back off, but never ever put the puppy first, as this is a very,very big mistake, if you buy toys for your puppy get the old fellow, a toy as well, he might never play with it, but at least he won't feel left out, and if you have young kid's in the house make sure, they include your old dog as well, as dog's are very sensitive like us.Think of it like this in a house where a new baby arrives, and the other kids feel left out, as the new baby gets all the attention, well it's the same for the dog's. I can tell you our two get on great now, they have the odd tiff, but our puppy knows his place and we would'nt have it any other way, and he has brought out the puppy in our old dog,and it's great to see him back to his old self again. I wish you, the very best of luck, but don't worry it'll be fine.

i agree with loopysu ten points indeed for that answer

is for you to play with them, with one toy so can they both learn to share.

its a good idea to get the smell of both dogs on seperate pieces of clothin or a sheet etc, let ur 12 year old dog smell the jack russel one and vise vursar good luck = )

just play with them and let them play

keeping them separate is not good, the older dog will feel punished and resent the other animal more.. just sit with them both, making an equal fuss of them both, reward good behaviour for the older dog, simply say no or ignore the older dog if he's trying to force his way in between you and the new addition. And the same the other way round, try and play lots of games with them both.. don't leave them alone together for too long, separation when you need to leave them may be an idea, I would get advice from a local trainer or vets.. it has to be gentle persistent but not forced, good luck.

behind a glass door so they can see each other but cant get at one another

lock them in a room for an hour. If the are both still fine afterwards you know they are OK