When Is The Best Time To Introduce Dogs With A New Puppy?
I have a new puppy (yorkie) and also have two larger, outdoor dogs. I have already let the puppy in contact with the more timid dog, he’s actually afraid of her. The interaction was quick. My problem may be with my older dog. He isn’t aggressive, he just wants to sniff her and play. But she’s 4 lbs. and he’s about 70lbs. I am planning on training classes with the puppy, the other two are already good, but if a little, yappy dog is bothering them… well, they are dogs. Should I wait until the puppy has more training and will listen better? The bigger dogs are in a dog run, so they do see her when I take her out to potty and they have met through the wire fence. I take my bigger dogs to the dog park and they are fine, they always have the little ones running after them, but this one lives at thier home now. I’m only concerned because she will always be a tiny dog and I know it only takes one wrong move… Should I just wait until I have better control of her?
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keep an eye on them at first but right away is best. i had a 40 pound and a 3 pound chihuahua puppy and they loved eachother. they play all the time and chased each other and chihuahua acts like the big dog and was more dominant. just watch them at first then after a couple months, then they should be fine with eachother.
i would say immediately,so they can get used to it.
It’s best to get it done right away. However it’s not always easier. Chain the bigger dog up so he can’t jump or run after the pup. This way u can bring the bigger one to the end of his/her leash and let them start slow like that. Good Luck