Introducing a new dog to your pack

Watch this unedited clip of the ritual dogs go through when a new member is brought into the pack. See “Scout” quickly learn to respect the pack order, making his introduction a success.

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[naominaomi]

Solid new dog... stood his ground without antagonizing 👌👏

[deeevansnola]

I have a 1 yr. Old GSD and we just came home with a 14 week old GS puppy. When introducing we placed the puppy in a crate and let our 1 yr. Old GS sniff him while in crate then we took puppy our and put him on my lap. The older dog just sniffed the puppy for a while when the puppy became curious he wanted out if my arms and on the floor checking out his new environment and my 1 yr. Old just followed behind. They are now besties

[evviamarshall]

Probably the best video I've seen regarding introducing new dogs. Thank you for respecting the nature of the animal.

[joeschmoe]

People don't understand how innate hierarchy is in animals as well as among humans and that it's okay to be submissive because if everybody was dominant we would be fighting constantly. We tend to think of submissive as a negative word but it isn't as long as you follow a competent leader while retaining your ability to think independently

[judytripp]

These dogs are BEAUTIFUL ! I'm a happy little subscriber! May you, and the dogs ALL be eternally blessed, and HAPPY! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻, MUCH LOVE and PEACE!

[zangzang]

Depending upon the dominance and "horsepower" level of the pack lead dog, I make my presence known in the ritual - they all know the boss is observing and to keep things within the limits of my approval. That respect is worth a pound of cure. :)

[bennystropicalswimmigwolf]

very good looking German Shepard's

[lionchild]

Great job a lot of people don't understand it takes a lot to work with one more than one dog especially dominate dogs like German Shepherd Doberman Pinschers pitbulls Etc

[nyc_-qmkd]

great video! i have a 5year old black blanket gsd just got another black blanket gsd haha our color are great! not tri but wow scout is cool just like my new pup, hope to have a 3rd gsd within 10months, another black blanket.

[TheUntoldTruth]

Good job man
I do same thing
But just with stray dogs

[joelstelmark]

Sampson showing his dominance but wagging the entire time
Great job all around

[queenie.lawyergirl.pittymom]

I have a 17 month old male Rednose pitty that I have had since 8 weeks and he is my world. I was thinking about rescuing a 1 year old male black lab. ANY TIPS please

[krame]

I honestly think Scout is respectful and not afraid of any of the other dogs in that yard. If it came down to a respect and in Scouts space he would really hurt one of them dogs.. He is very well behaved and also very patient his dog instinct will kick in at some point and he will have to show the others who is the alpha and that him the visitor. He is not showing any signs of fear his tongue is out the entire time these other dogs are communicating with him.. This dog is amazing but he will only put up with these other dogs for so long before he snaps. In my opinion Samson is showing more dominance than is needed for a situation like this he is making the other dogs more tense and Scout is trying to be calm and respectful. I would work with Samson right away as you are recording the video and correct him for being to aggressive and making the other dogs tense and aggressive. You are supposed to be the leader not Samson he is controlling you and the rest of the dogs and it is only going to get him hurt or someone else. I don’t believe that is the proper way of introducing a new dog into a pack. I just watched the beginning of a why dogs fight and the owner didn’t make any effort to correct the situation.

[marcusfrisch]

I have a German Shepard and she’s gets really protective when other dogs come to our house and I’ve been wanting to get another puppy, do you think my dog will be fine with a new puppy?

[j.t.m.]

I need your advice I really hope you see my message, I just bought an 4 year old un neutered female shepherd and I already had my 7 year male shepherd unneuterrd FIRST what do I need to do while she is on her cycle and what can I do in the future to prevent problems, avoid drama ? Thanks

[JudithStewartPhotography]

Do you have a video on dealing with introducing new puppy when one existing dog is not happy and showing aggression? We are so scared our male cocker is going to physically attack the puppy female, we have intervened each time he has lunhed, snarled or got aggressive vocally.

[ravenmarie]

I have 2 chihuahuas and I’m thinking about bringing this pit bull mix with blue healer into the mix it will be my first dog that’s my own the pit mix is a male and I have a male chihuahua and a female the pit mix is not fixed and is territorial outside how do I acclimate them? The female is aggressive and the other one just barks and the pit has never been around other dogs what do I do?

[carmenmaldonado]

Hi I have two dashund dogs. One is 8 yrs old and the daughter is 6 yrs old. I will be rehoming a German Shepherd, do you think that’s a good idea with her being a yr and two months old?

[johnherring]

So what do you do when you go in the house for a beer?

[RJ-vych]

What’s your stance on training your dog to be non-vocal? I don’t want my shepherd to be barking his head off at everything, every day. I want to cultivate a calm and quiet demeanour.