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 Jumpin Jiminy Crickets
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| I Know There Are Some Big Dog People On Here. Can Anyone Tell Where/ How You Go About Finding Simeone To Help With This Type Of Dog? I Dont Have Her Yet. Was Going To Get Her A Treadmill To Help With The Exercise, But What Type Of Mental Stimulation Do You Provide? She Is 3 Yo, Very Well Trained, Good With Children, Other Dogs, And Loves Her Family. Im Concerned About My Little Pomeranian Being Rude To Her. She Currently Plays With Two Litte Weiner Dogs, And Loves Them Dearly. My Pomeranian Is Mouthy, And Rude Until He Gets To Know The Other Dog. Whats The Best Way To Introduce Her Into Our Family Without Conflict? I Have No Problem Seeking Professional Help, Just Havent Found Any In This Area, Or Else Im Not Searching Properly. |
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Location: In The Land of Cotton | I loved mine. She was a wondeful dog and protector. We never had a problem introducing them to another pet. Just like any, take your time, don't just "throw" it out there. I always kept the bigger dog on a leash while introducing everyone and for a while just watched closely for any conflict.
Congratulations, I am sure you will be fine with your new pet. |
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Location: Midwest | you can try putting them on opposide sides of a baby gate at first, so that they can sniff each other but not be able to fight. |
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Jumpin Jiminy Crickets
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| I Dont Have Her Yet. Its Not Her Im Worried About With The Aggression Problems. My Little Dog Can Be Very Rude And Agressive, But Only With Big Dogs. I Dont Want To Put Her In A position Where Shes Going To Have Him For Lunch Because He Got Snappy, Or All In Her Business In A Dog Aggressive Way. |
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Location: Southeast Louisiana | I've had the best luck with introductions taking them for a walk, away from the home territory of the established dog. You can take them for a walk together, with some distance between them at first, then as they settle down, let them get closer. (You will need a second person to help with that.) The forward movement keeps them from facing off. When I've done this, they are big buddies by the time we get back to the house. Unless, of course, they show aggression, then they'll need more work. If they show no aggression, just watch them closely during their interactions until they are both comfortable. Big dog on little dog aggression can be very serious. You can try contacting any working dog trainer in your area. Maybe search for police canine trainers. Sorry, I can't recommend any. |
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Location: USA | Nita - 2014-01-20 7:53 AM I've had the best luck with introductions taking them for a walk, away from the home territory of the established dog. You can take them for a walk together, with some distance between them at first, then as they settle down, let them get closer. (You will need a second person to help with that.) The forward movement keeps them from facing off. When I've done this, they are big buddies by the time we get back to the house. Unless, of course, they show aggression, then they'll need more work. If they show no aggression, just watch them closely during their interactions until they are both comfortable. Big dog on little dog aggression can be very serious. You can try contacting any working dog trainer in your area. Maybe search for police canine trainers. Sorry, I can't recommend any.
Yes! What you said. When introducing new dogs to the "pack", it's best to do so on "neutral territory". Your current dog may be little, but they can be very territorial. We adopted a dog from the humane society about a month ago and I introduced my previous dog to the new one in the street. I know that sounds crazy, but my girl knows every inch of her "property" and any new dog that she meets on it may not become a friend if she meets them in her marked area. And she's not really that territorial. It just depends on the dog though. I had a malinois/german shep mix that was an ex police dog and she got along with everything she met. Good luck and hope everything works out! |
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Location: Where the pavement ends and the West begins Utah | Try having a meeting place in the local park. Take them both for a stroll together allowing an occasional sniff. Then take the home together. If you could kennel them in the car on the way home, that would allow closeness without the kill. You are so lucky I miss my malinois he was so awesome.
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