Having a precious dog at home is a very happy thing for many people. However, some owners are always very greedy. They want to "take in concubines" after they have a "maternal wife". Don't get me wrong, I mean there are many people who love pets. People want to get a second dog for a variety of reasons. Maybe you think this is not a bad thing or a problem, but when you are a pet-loving person and want to add a new member to your family, you must proceed with caution, because for the "old" dog in the family, a new companion is Joining is not necessarily a pleasant experience.

What problems will you encounter when introducing a new companion to your old dog?

1. It does not regard new partners as friends, but as competitors

Many times, we dote on our pet dogs too much, which can easily make them arrogant. Not only do they have a strong possessive desire for their food, toys, and territory, but they also become overly dependent on their owners. In the mind of such a dog, it is the only one for its owner. For example, some dogs will feel very unhappy when you express love and attention to other dogs, and then try their best to attract them. your attention. This fully shows that it is a very possessive guy.

For such dogs, you must be extra careful and cautious when introducing new members, because their attitude towards new partners will not be very good, ranging from ignoring them to being hostile at worst.

For this type of old dog, the best way is not to show too much care and concern for the new dog in front of it. Although this is difficult, it must be done. In particular, don't neglect pampering your old dog because of the arrival of a new companion. Make it feel that you still love it very much, and that the new guy won't have much influence on it. After a period of time like this, their relationship is likely to improve.

2. It is very friendly and interested in new friends, but you have to be careful not to make them too excited

For some dogs who are cheerful and outgoing, the arrival of new friends is a very happy thing, and they are very excited about it. They may be having a great time together and being playful, but that doesn't mean you can completely relax.

Even if your old dog is very friendly to the new puppy, it is possible that the puppy is injured due to over-excited play, or the puppy treats the new puppy as if it is its own living toy.

This requires you to create a process for them to get along. At first, keep the new puppy in a cage or fence, so that it and the old dog at home can get to know each other and there will not be any direct contact. are already familiar with each other and are notWhen there is too much novelty, you can let them play together. Of course, you must strictly monitor them at this time. Once they become overly excited, isolate them again to cool down their enthusiasm. After repeating this process a few times, you'll be able to safely let them play happily together.

3. The behavior of the old dog at home is very satisfactory to you, but the new little guy is not very polite to it

Contrary to the first situation, sometimes the old dog in the family behaves gently towards new friends, but the new puppy always makes the "elderly" in the family uneasy and seizes the old dog's food and toys. Even when they are resting, they are always harassing them with their vigorous energy.

Do not be lenient when dealing with this kind of behavior. You need to strictly discipline new puppies, because this kind of behavior has shown that they have a strong possessiveness and subjective consciousness. If there is no reasonable training, they are likely to become Unmanageable trouble. For specific training methods, please recall an article recommended to everyone in the previous "Magic Dog Flute" - "Who is the Boss".

3 Steps to Safely Meet Two Dogs

1. Choose a good day to receive the new dog into your home, and give it an independent space. Do not let anyone, dog or cat in the home disturb it. Give it a day or two to let it adapt and get to know its own characteristics. New home.

2. In the case of isolation (for example, letting the puppy stay in a cage), let the new puppy meet the old dog at home. If the old dog behaves well, reward it well. Never ignore your old dog’s feelings. Continue to observe this for a few days. If there is no problem with them getting along, you can proceed to the next step.

3. Let them get along and live together for a period of time under your supervision. Usually, if there are no problems within a week, then you can safely let them live happily.

Breeds that are very suitable for getting along with other dogs include: Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, American Cocker Spaniel, Collie, Shetland, Border Collie, Samoyed, and Husky.

Breeds that are difficult to get along with other dogs of the same kind include: Miniature Schnauzer, West Highland White, Yorkshire Terrier, Chow Chow, Pekingese, Pomeranian, and Afghan Hound.

When you hope to have a second pet, you should try to avoid choosing the above dog breeds.