HOW TO INTRODUCE A NEW PUPPY INTO A HOME WITH OTHER DOGS

You’ve made the decision to adopt a new puppy - congrats!

Bringing home a pup can be one of the most exciting times for a family... but how will your other pets react?!

Unfortunately, your other dogs won’t always appreciate sharing the attention with a new sibling and may even have some territorial issues if the introduction is not done properly.

To make sure that you’re prepared on how to introduce your new pup into your home and don’t make the common mistake of throwing the dogs together from the start, pay close attention to the following tips:

1️⃣ Find a neutral setting to introduce the dogs

If your dog has a territorial instinct or is protective of your home, you definitely don’t want to throw a new puppy into your home with your other dog and let them “figure it out”. Even if your dog is NOT territorial, it’s best to be on the safe side and introduce the dogs in a neutral setting outside of your home (at a park, in the driveway, etc).

2️⃣ Work to get the older dog’s focus on you

This step is the one that most people get wrong. They allow their older dog to completely zone in on the puppy when you would actually rather have majority of your dog’s focus on YOU. Start with the older dog and pup on opposite ends of your location of choice about 50 feet apart with the older dog on leash and the puppy either on leash or being held. Allow your older dog to look at the puppy and then work to get his focus back to you. Reward the older dog when he looks to you. This will help your dog associate the new pup with positivity.

3️⃣ Slowly work closer to the puppy

Keep the puppy stationary and gradually work closer and closer to the puppy, continuing to make your dog look at you and reinforcing this behavior with a treat or other reward before moving forward.

4️⃣ Introduce the dogs for a quick & controlled introduction

When you get about 5-10 feet away, use the advice I’ve given in other videos about how to conduct a controlled introduction. Remember that we want the intro to be short and positive. Tell your older dog to go “say hi” to the pup for 2 seconds then call him back. If the greeting is positive, double the time of the next greeting to 4 seconds, 8 seconds, etc. Take your time while doing this, a proper greeting of the pup should not be rushed. Allow your dog to get comfortable around the pup before bringing both of them inside or letting them play off leash. Prevention and structure is the best way to ensure a positive introduction for this new and exciting experience!

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[vinalandsford]

This is THE BEST vid of any other on YT for introducing a new pup to the already established dog in your home!

[summer]

How do I get my VERY ENERGETIC big dog to meet my new tiny puppy

[shihtzuluvrtwo]

I had an 8 year old GSD brought hom a 13 week Shih Tzu puppy, she had no issues. Started mothering him like he was hers and they bonded. It depends a lot on your dogs personality as well.

[CasusBelli]

now that I know you are a CELEBRITY dog trainer I feel so much more confident in listening to you... But more seriously, thank you for the good advice. :)

[allysonpalmer]

I have a 10 year old black lab Australian Shepherd mix. I am getting a golden retriever puppy soon. My black lab I have to admit doesn’t have much focus. What should I do?

[nataliedalone]

Love this video! It has helped my mom's dog and my pup become more acquainted without her dog snarling at mine every time mine smells or wants to play! Now my mom's dog ignores her and just stares at my mom! I knew they would never play together let alone be best friends haha. Buuut for them to sit together with no growling or barking is something I never thought would even be possible! Thank you for all your hard work and sharing your training exercises!
Btw - where did you get your pants?! 😅😅

[hallemerant-fernandez]

thank you so much! This video gave so much advice and now I’m confident about the relationship about my new 3 month old puppy and 2 year old Doberman

[donaldblackwell]

Kaelin, I have introduced my older dog to a new puppy just as your video suggested and it has gone very well. The puppy is in the house in a pen or crate and the older dog hardly acknowledges the puppy's presence. I am now looking towards next steps...introducing the puppy to my older dog in the house without a barrier, but I am unsure of the best way to do it. What's the best way to make this happen? Is there a video? Thanks!

[laramerritt]

I have 3 older aussies and I brought home a lab puppy that’s chill. I wish I would have seen this video before I brought him home. Originally two of the dogs growled at him and one worse than the other. Of course we correct them and now none of the oldest dogs want to have anything to do with the puppy. I make sure I’m always around when they are together. I feel so sad for our puppy because he’s such a good boy and just wants to play. Please help!! Not sure what to do now to get them to like each other!!

[michellebressler]

I LOVE this video, Thank you so much for the tips!

[jwolfewinz]

Excellent video !!!! You explained everything very well and are an excellent trainer. Thaanks!!!

[AJV]

My other dogs are scared of my new schnauzer terrier mix.

[dianecooper]

Thank for your video. I have a 5 year old skye terrier and I just introduced 2 18 week old Cavachons. I couldn’t separate them as they’ve been together since both Dec 2023. My terrier is not happy and growls at the puppies. It’s only been a week but I’m worried that Grant (the terrier) will never accept Charlie and Marley do you have anymore advice? Thanks!

[jadeledesma]

I have a 9 year old Maltese that is very protective and isn't really around other dogs so this helped a lot

[FTnaririi]

This is amazing! The only thing I wish could've been done is include the dogs and the speaker in the shot together so we can see the behavior or the doggies

[adrianaramirez]

We just got a new puppy and the meeting with my older dog isnt going too well. The older dog started drooling every time she comes into contact with the new puppy. Is that bad? Is it too late to restart there meeting?😟 its been 2 days

[stardresser]

This is helpful. We are about to take in a rescue who is being fostered from an emergency situation. I'm going to follow these steps as best we can we can. Luckily we still have baby gates and extra crate, because it has to be a fast adoption. But yes, lowering our first dogs stress will be NUMBER 1! Thanks so much. Its kind of a last minute emergency thing. Thank you so much!

[kathere]

I did the worst thing and just bought the puppy straight into my older dogs home! Who obviously wasn’t to thrilled and growled and snapped, this was only 2 days ago so going to go out and follow this video to a T and see if can regain the last two days! Thank you

[justmonika]

I'm in a tough situation. I have a beautiful german shepherd but she is protective of me and territorial. I'm getting a wolf puppy and I don't know how to introduce them

[waxalmighty]

What if you have a dog that bolts at everything