How to introduce new Shiba puppy to older dog for sleeping & play?

Congratulations on your new puppy! It’s best to have both pets exercised before they meet. Being a little tired will help to smooth out hyper excitibility. Also have them meet in a neutral area and have them both on a leash. Then just make sure that the older dog can have a break from the puppy if the puppy is annoying him at home. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Introduce them to one another gradually. First, by allowing them to hear and smell one another through a closed door, then by sight without physical contact, then supervised contact. You will need to progress gradually through each phase. Correct any aggressive behavior immediately and praise good behavior consistently. A pheromone product, such as the Adaptil collar or DAP plug in diffuser, may decrease any anxiety or aggression.

Below is some information to help you with the introduction process. Congratulations on your new puppy. If you do notice Tyson behaving aggressively sweperate then immediately. The most effective long term plan will be to reward Tyson when he is "gentle" with the puppy. Have that word as your command goal. Bringing a new puppy or dog into the home can be a great way to help revitalize your older dog's routine. Many owners often find that a second dog can help reduce stress and anxiety, and provide a playmate for their current dog. When introducing your new dog, taking things slow and following the below steps will best ensure the two dogs get along from the start! Provide a Personal Space Before ever bringing home your new dog, be sure to set aside a personal space for both the new dog and your old. This can include spaces such as a crate your dogs feel comfortable in, separate food and water bowls, and enough bedding for the two to each have their own spot at any time. Making sure there are multiples of prized objects can help reduce some of the competition over them and prevent a fight. Start the Introduction Behind Closed Doors Your dogs may have already met at the shelter or breeder, however starting off with a barrier between the two will help them to get to know each other without a fight. If your dogs get along great off the bat you may be able to skip this step, however if your dogs are a little nervous, placing a door, screen or baby gate between the two can help. This will allow them to get used to the sight and smell of each other without being able to cause harm. Monitor Meetings After the two dogs are used to each other through a visible gate, an introduction can begin. It is good to place leashes on each dog and keep the leashes dragging in case of an argument or if one dog becomes agitated. If at any time a fight occurs or someone becomes nervous, a leash can easily be grabbed on each dog to separate them until a later time. If they get along well, continue the session and end on a positive note. If at any time either dog becomes upset or agitated, separate the two and try again later. Don't worry if they don't get along right away, sometimes it takes a bit of time! Supervision is Key Until you are positive your dogs will get along great, make sure they are supervised when together at all times. This may also include picking up any contested toys or bones as well as monitoring the use of food or water dishes. If you do have to leave your dogs alone, it is best to separate them in different rooms or crates until you are sure they will get along well while you are away. Give Everyone Some Love! Having two dogs is a great way for your previous dog to have a new companion and to prevent boredom and increase exercise. However, each dog should also have some personal time with you without your newer (or older) dog there. Set aside time for a short training session or just some petting and grooming while your other dog is occupied with a bone or toy. Making sure each of your dogs new and old get some love will help keep your bond strong!

I suggest you put them in the pen in the bedroom and only have a couple people at a time visit with them. That is, unless you have taken them out to places with large crowds of people already. Crowds can be overwhelming if they are not used to it. If they are used to crowds then I would have them out leashed so you can control the situation. Hope this helps. Good question!

Hi there! Wrigley sure sounds smug! I think you're on the right track with him having his own area to retire to in the playpen. You can also try a kennel or crate. Put the pen or crate in a separate room so he can calm down and nap alone and just relax away from all of you a couple of times a day. Your older dog may just not care about the toys or bed, but you can always get an extra bed for the elderly dog. Correcting Wrigley over and over, although redundant and somewhat annoying, is the best way to get him to keep to his own things. If he has his own toys and steals the older dog's toys, tell him "no" take the toy (as long as he isn't trying to bite you of course - if so call a trainer right away) and then give him his toy, and praise him. Also, you can try playing with his toys with him, and rewarding him with pieces of kibble or a treat he really likes. If you still feel like you're having trouble, I'd advise calling in a trainer. They can help you set some ground rules in the home, so things don't escalate into a fight one day. Sometimes our older dogs will only put up with so much, and may snap at times. This is not to say that your older dog will definitely do this, but just keep it in mind. The older dog may just not care at all, and be fine having a friend and sharing, but I always say, just pay close attention to be sure. I'd also always be sure to feed them separately. I never feed two dogs in the same area, especially with a puppy who is stealing everything. In fact, part of getting a puppy used to a crate or kennel, is to serve them their meals in it. Then they associate it with something good and will be more likely to just go in and relax there. This in turn again, will give him and your older dog some quality alone time. Be sure to spend some alone time with each dog as well, so neither of them feels left out. I hope you find this answer helpful. Best of luck!

Start with the puppy confined in one room of the house, with a child gate in between. Let them see each other, sniff through the mesh. After a day or two, move to feeding them within sight of one another. Swap their bedding, one for the other, so they can both get used to the other's scent. When the puppy is not confined behind the child gate, have him on a leash so the resident dog has freedom. Let them sniff and interact. There may be some growling, but that is part of their establishing boundaries and their place in the hierarchy. You're the top dog, so if a confrontation develops, you stop it. If you think your adult dog will be too aggressive, have someone hold him on a leash as well. Squabbles will happen as they find their place in the new way of things, but as long as it's just noise and display, let them work it out. If your husky is ordinarily good with other dogs, I don't think you'll have too much trouble.

It is very important that you do not bring the new puppy directly into your home with the older dog there, he will become territorial and see the puppy a an intruder. Instead, take them both (separately--you'll need an assistant for this) to a neutral place where neither has ever been. Introduce them there, and after a few minutes of play the older dog should feel that he's bringing his new buddy home. Be sure the puppy has his own crate, toys, bowl, etc. Either breed should be fine; the temperament of the individual dogs is more important than the breed itself.