Introducing a new puppy

[laura_loves_mat]

Hi everyone.
I have a 3 year old yorkshire terrier. He was given to me for my birthday. I got him when he was 6 weeks old, so he has been in my house for a quite a while now. My best friend has a Yorkshire Terrier also and hers is expecting puppies around Christmas. And I talked to my mom and she said that we might get my brother one.... K that was a lot of info. sry. The reason I am telling u, is because I was wondering what would be the best way to introduce my dog "Tiger" to my brothers dog (if he gets it) without actually bringing the dog here, since it would be like a surprise for my brother.

[koni]

Allow them to interact at the new pup's place. Just make sure the pup is old enough.

Welcome aboard!

[Deb's Tiny Dogs]

Originally Posted by laura_loves_mat

Hi everyone.
I have a 3 year old yorkshire terrier. He was given to me for my birthday. I got him when he was 6 weeks old, so he has been in my house for a quite a while now. My best friend has a Yorkshire Terrier also and hers is expecting puppies around Christmas. And I talked to my mom and she said that we might get my brother one.... K that was a lot of info. sry. The reason I am telling u, is because I was wondering what would be the best way to introduce my dog "Tiger" to my brothers dog (if he gets it) without actually bringing the dog here, since it would be like a surprise for my brother.

I'm assuming you won't be getting the puppy until its had some of its shots and that your dog is all up to date on its shots. If not, they shouldn't get together until your pup has had all his shots.

When they get together it would be ideal if they met in neutral territory like maybe at your friends house in their driveway. Rather then letting them go face to face right way, let them take turns smelling each other from behind. Just for 2-3 minutes at a time. Face to face can be too much for one or both of the dogs and sniffing from behind gives them all the info they want to know about each other.

Do this two or three different times and then try the face to face on a different day (same neutral territory applies). This is usually successful.

Good luck if you get the new pup. Let us know.

[msmkm]

Question: if the mother dog is having the puppies around Christmas the puppies will not be ready to leave their mom until the first week of February at the earliest, so how will this be a Christmas surprise for your brother? Responsible breeders do not let their pups go to new homes until 8 weeks, because thier immune systems aren't developed enough.

Your post indicates that the pup will be coming into your home. The pup shouldn't leave it's mum until it is about 8 weeks, so why can't you wait until the dog actually comes into your home? I wouldn't introduce them any sooner than this because of the pups immune system not being strong enough.

I would be concerned about the reaction of the mother dog if the introductions are done at the puppies house. I can't imagine she will be to happy about having a strange dog in her territory with one of her puppies?

[Deb's Tiny Dogs]

Originally Posted by msmkm

Question: if the mother dog is having the puppies around Christmas the puppies will not be ready to leave their mom until the first week of February at the earliest, so how will this be a Christmas surprise for your brother? Responsible breeders do not let their pups go to new homes until 8 weeks, because thier immune systems aren't developed enough.

Your post indicates that the pup will be coming into your home. The pup shouldn't leave it's mum until it is about 8 weeks, so why can't you wait until the dog actually comes into your home? I wouldn't introduce them any sooner than this because of the pups immune system not being strong enough.

I would be concerned about the reaction of the mother dog if the introductions are done at the puppies house. I can't imagine she will be to happy about having a strange dog in her territory with one of her puppies?

I wasn't imaging the mother beibg at the meeting that's why I suggested they stay outside of the house, perhaps in the drive, depending on the weather. Any neutral place will do. I agree with you that the pup should not leave its mother until at least 8 wks, maybe 9 or 10.

[laura_loves_mat]

Originally Posted by msmkm

Question: if the mother dog is having the puppies around Christmas the puppies will not be ready to leave their mom until the first week of February at the earliest, so how will this be a Christmas surprise for your brother? Responsible breeders do not let their pups go to new homes until 8 weeks, because thier immune systems aren't developed enough.

My brothers birthday isn't untill July 14th. So he might get it a little early but at least not untill May or so. Sry that I didn't mention that.

[sheplovr]

You will get the new puppy in Feb if born in December.?

I talk to my dogs in English and explain This is going to be a new family member, let the dog sniff the pup. Let him get acquainted by just holding it for him to get to know the new member to be. Then when u feel u can trust him, sit the pup down by your feet, again remind him to be a nice boy, this is a baby. Keep a close eye and of course you will use a crate to keep it safe until the older dog accepts it to be fully trusted.

It is not hard if u take your time to do this and treat both equally so no jealously starts. If u hug one do the other, feed same time different dishes, etc. It should work out fine with patience and love and do not be hastey in just bringing the new little one in and forgetting about it with an older boy. It will soon be spring when you get him, so you all can go out doors in the sun and enjoy playing.

[stacy1]

yake your dog to met the puppy at a park or were the puppy is going to be until you bring him home it would be better for both dogs to meet on nutral tuft and that why it should not be to hard when you bring him into your home

stacy

[Dobester]

stacey can u plz stop replying to old posts its kinda of annoying

[SkootiesMama]

That's kinda rude.