Comments on: Introducing a New Dog to Your Pack http://thedogdude.1081media.com/2007/introducing-a-new-dog-to-your-pack/ Exercise, training & fun for your best friend Sat, 05 Jun 2010 01:33:39 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Amanda http://thedogdude.1081media.com/2007/introducing-a-new-dog-to-your-pack/comment-page-1/#comment-128 Amanda Sat, 05 Jun 2010 01:33:39 +0000 http://thedogdude.com/introducing-a-new-dog-to-your-pack/#comment-128 I have a 2.5 year old female dog (spayed). We adopted her at 8 months old. She had some major housetraining issues, and it took us almost 3 months before she was reliably housetrained. She was and is crate trained and never had accidents in the crate. Despite frequent potty breaks she would pee inside frequently. She went on our bed and couch multiple times. She has been reliable for well over a year now. Last week we adopted a 4 month old male puppy (neutered). Since he is a puppy we are having fairly normal housetraining issues with him. However, today I believe our older dog urinated on our bed two different times. I think it was her because it was large volume (the puppy's bladder is small and we take him out at least every 2 hours so there can't be large accidents when they happen). His accidents have also been happening in a fairly small area (hallway). Being that her previous spot was the bed I'm pretty sure it is her. Any ideas on how to correct this? She has seemed to adjust pretty well to the puppy otherwise. He is a male, but is (at this point anyway) allowing her to be the dog alpha and doesn't appear to be challenging her. They play frequently and the only growls I have heard were over food (they are now both fed in their crates until both bowls are empty and treats are given under close supervision). They snuggle together during naps. I have a 2.5 year old female dog (spayed). We adopted her at 8 months old. She had some major housetraining issues, and it took us almost 3 months before she was reliably housetrained. She was and is crate trained and never had accidents in the crate. Despite frequent potty breaks she would pee inside frequently. She went on our bed and couch multiple times. She has been reliable for well over a year now.

Last week we adopted a 4 month old male puppy (neutered). Since he is a puppy we are having fairly normal housetraining issues with him. However, today I believe our older dog urinated on our bed two different times. I think it was her because it was large volume (the puppy’s bladder is small and we take him out at least every 2 hours so there can’t be large accidents when they happen). His accidents have also been happening in a fairly small area (hallway). Being that her previous spot was the bed I’m pretty sure it is her. Any ideas on how to correct this?

She has seemed to adjust pretty well to the puppy otherwise. He is a male, but is (at this point anyway) allowing her to be the dog alpha and doesn’t appear to be challenging her. They play frequently and the only growls I have heard were over food (they are now both fed in their crates until both bowls are empty and treats are given under close supervision). They snuggle together during naps.

]]> By: Chris http://thedogdude.1081media.com/2007/introducing-a-new-dog-to-your-pack/comment-page-1/#comment-127 Chris Tue, 01 Jun 2010 21:24:11 +0000 http://thedogdude.com/introducing-a-new-dog-to-your-pack/#comment-127 I'm moving in with my fiance to a "no pets" co-op. I have a 6 year old choc. lab. Our only option is for her parents to take my dog in. But they have a very big, very hyper, year old labradoddle and a family of their own. How to I make this transition for my future family and the dogs as smooth as possible? 2 things you need to know: I love my dog to death and feel extreme guilt giving him to my future in-laws. When my fiance and I get a house, my choc. lab is coming back with us. Please help...thank you in advance I’m moving in with my fiance to a “no pets” co-op. I have a 6 year old choc. lab. Our only option is for her parents to take my dog in. But they have a very big, very hyper, year old labradoddle and a family of their own. How to I make this transition for my future family and the dogs as smooth as possible?

2 things you need to know:
I love my dog to death and feel extreme guilt giving him to my future in-laws.

When my fiance and I get a house, my choc. lab is coming back with us.

Please help…thank you in advance

]]> By: Stephanie http://thedogdude.1081media.com/2007/introducing-a-new-dog-to-your-pack/comment-page-1/#comment-126 Stephanie Sun, 25 Apr 2010 14:47:09 +0000 http://thedogdude.com/introducing-a-new-dog-to-your-pack/#comment-126 My household consists of 4 teenage boys, 2 parents, an 11 yr old neutered male German Shepard,and a 6 yr old spayed female Rottie. About 6 months ago we adopted an 11 month old Old English bulldog and had him neutered immediately. Niko, my senior guy is a gentle, accepting dog, Bella, the Rottie tends to be a bully, but there were no problems before Diesel, the young Old English bulldog arrived. Now, Bella has begun to attack Niko, on 2 occasions resulting in puncture wounds and veterinary care. I am working w/ a dog behavior trainer + keep the dogs separated at all times. Bella shows NO other signs of aggression with people or with Diesel, only with Niko, the older, weaker dog. Any suggestions? My household consists of 4 teenage boys, 2 parents, an 11 yr old neutered male German Shepard,and a 6 yr old spayed female Rottie. About 6 months ago we adopted an 11 month old Old English bulldog and had him neutered immediately. Niko, my senior guy is a gentle, accepting dog, Bella, the Rottie tends to be a bully, but there were no problems before Diesel, the young Old English bulldog arrived. Now, Bella has begun to attack Niko, on 2 occasions resulting in puncture wounds and veterinary care. I am working w/ a dog behavior trainer + keep the dogs separated at all times. Bella shows NO other signs of aggression with people or with Diesel, only with Niko, the older, weaker dog. Any suggestions?

]]> By: Kevin http://thedogdude.1081media.com/2007/introducing-a-new-dog-to-your-pack/comment-page-1/#comment-121 Kevin Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:20:01 +0000 http://thedogdude.com/introducing-a-new-dog-to-your-pack/#comment-121 I enjoyed reading your tips and techniques for introducing a new dog to the home. My parents are planning on getting another dog soon and will find this information very useful. Thanks! I enjoyed reading your tips and techniques for introducing a new dog to the home. My parents are planning on getting another dog soon and will find this information very useful. Thanks!

]]> By: farrah http://thedogdude.1081media.com/2007/introducing-a-new-dog-to-your-pack/comment-page-1/#comment-105 farrah Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:42:43 +0000 http://thedogdude.com/introducing-a-new-dog-to-your-pack/#comment-105 hi im looking for any advice anyone might have in introducing a new puppy to my other two dogs one is male staffie 2 1/2yrs the other is a female patterdale cross 2yrs old my male is nuetured and very docile i dont think they would be a problem with him. but my female dog can be a little bit bossy!! im abit worried she might cause problems? in setteling them in together i really want a dalmatian not sure also on wheather to get a male or female? i prefered to have a female but are they worse for aggession ect? hi im looking for any advice anyone might have in introducing a new puppy to my other two dogs one is male staffie 2 1/2yrs the other is a female patterdale cross 2yrs old my male is nuetured and very docile i dont think they would be a problem with him. but my female dog can be a little bit bossy!! im abit worried she might cause problems? in setteling them in together i really want a dalmatian not sure also on wheather to get a male or female? i prefered to have a female but are they worse for aggession ect?

]]> By: jessica http://thedogdude.1081media.com/2007/introducing-a-new-dog-to-your-pack/comment-page-1/#comment-97 jessica Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:26:28 +0000 http://thedogdude.com/introducing-a-new-dog-to-your-pack/#comment-97 I have a 5 month year old hound dog mix named marley and i just got a 2 year ol pomeranien channel. Channel is scared of marley because he is very hyper and has never been around small dogs. hopw can i get them to get along and play nice together? I have a 5 month year old hound dog mix named marley and i just got a 2 year ol pomeranien channel. Channel is scared of marley because he is very hyper and has never been around small dogs. hopw can i get them to get along and play nice together?

]]> By: Don http://thedogdude.1081media.com/2007/introducing-a-new-dog-to-your-pack/comment-page-1/#comment-81 Don Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:06:33 +0000 http://thedogdude.com/introducing-a-new-dog-to-your-pack/#comment-81 We've brought a new male german shepherd 8-week old puppy into our home. We have two dogs, one a female shepherd/shibu ina mix (we think) and the other a male schnoodle. We've never had any problems with either of them. Everything is going well but last night the female was laying on my daughters bed and when she went to move her the dog gave her a gutteral growl. She's never been the least bit aggressive toward anyone in the family before. I (as the alpaha) went over and moved the dog and put her to the floor. At that point I roller her on her back and had all my kids come over and rub her belly. Do you think this is a sign of the female trying to readjust her place in the pack or a bit of "jealousy" over the new dog? We’ve brought a new male german shepherd 8-week old puppy into our home. We have two dogs, one a female shepherd/shibu ina mix (we think) and the other a male schnoodle. We’ve never had any problems with either of them. Everything is going well but last night the female was laying on my daughters bed and when she went to move her the dog gave her a gutteral growl. She’s never been the least bit aggressive toward anyone in the family before. I (as the alpaha) went over and moved the dog and put her to the floor. At that point I roller her on her back and had all my kids come over and rub her belly. Do you think this is a sign of the female trying to readjust her place in the pack or a bit of “jealousy” over the new dog?

]]> By: Catherine http://thedogdude.1081media.com/2007/introducing-a-new-dog-to-your-pack/comment-page-1/#comment-64 Catherine Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:10:30 +0000 http://thedogdude.com/introducing-a-new-dog-to-your-pack/#comment-64 We've dogsat a Welsh Terrier several times and will be doing so again in a couple of weeks, she'll be with us for 10 days. Until 2 weeks ago we have been dogless for a year and a half. 2 weeks ago we adopted/rescued 2 miniature dachshunds. Do you have ideas about how best to introduce everybody to each other? thanks! We’ve dogsat a Welsh Terrier several times and will be doing so again in a couple of weeks, she’ll be with us for 10 days. Until 2 weeks ago we have been dogless for a year and a half. 2 weeks ago we adopted/rescued 2 miniature dachshunds. Do you have ideas about how best to introduce everybody to each other?
thanks!

]]> By: Kirsty http://thedogdude.1081media.com/2007/introducing-a-new-dog-to-your-pack/comment-page-1/#comment-66 Kirsty Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:33:36 +0000 http://thedogdude.com/introducing-a-new-dog-to-your-pack/#comment-66 Hi We are planning to get a new German Shepherd pup soon but we are worried about how to introduce the male to existing dog.They r both males n the dogs r both diff. breeds.The existing male dog doesnt like to hv anything to do with other dogs. he is also very snappy.I will be grateful 4 any advice on how 2 introduce them. Thks. Hi

We are planning to get a new German Shepherd pup soon but we are worried about how to introduce the male to existing dog.They r both males n the dogs r both diff. breeds.The existing male dog doesnt like to hv anything to do with other dogs. he is also very snappy.I will be grateful 4 any advice on how 2 introduce them.
Thks.

]]> By: Tracy http://thedogdude.1081media.com/2007/introducing-a-new-dog-to-your-pack/comment-page-1/#comment-67 Tracy Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:25:39 +0000 http://thedogdude.com/introducing-a-new-dog-to-your-pack/#comment-67 Hello! I have a 10 year old Patterdale terrier (Shadow), and for the past two years he has lived by himself with my husband and I. He has previously lived with my Mom's Jack Russell, and he did fine. When we take Shadow on walks he is somewhat aggressive towards other dogs, but off of leash he seems to do much better. He has made friends previousley, and does fine with those dogs. We recently adopted a 16 month old Patterdale, and at times they are fine together but at times Shadow gets really aggressive towards her. I think a lot of it is jealousy. What can I do? Hello!
I have a 10 year old Patterdale terrier (Shadow), and for the past two years he has lived by himself with my husband and I. He has previously lived with my Mom’s Jack Russell, and he did fine.

When we take Shadow on walks he is somewhat aggressive towards other dogs, but off of leash he seems to do much better. He has made friends previousley, and does fine with those dogs.

We recently adopted a 16 month old Patterdale, and at times they are fine together but at times Shadow gets really aggressive towards her. I think a lot of it is jealousy. What can I do?

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