New puppy

[31lengths]

OK...so some say we're crazy for getting a 3rd dog when one of our existing dogs is "sometimes" reactive. Not all dogs....just some set him off. He may be "fear agressive". The dude is scared of everything .

We have not formally introduced them yet and are keeping the new guy, named Alex (yes, after Afleet Alex) behind a baby gate so that the established dogs can walk by and see him. One good thing is that the dog who is tempreMENTAL
is a Border Collie and so is Alex. Not sure if that plays into this at all.
Does anyone have any suggestions for when it's time to actually let them meet?
And/or how long should we wait to do so.

Thanks in advance.

Leo

[paisjpq]

here's a professional opinion...
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer...ets_anotherdog

http://www.ddfl.org/behavior/dog-intros.pdf



And my opinion...
I have a pretty high strung dog who gets along with other dogs but can be very territorial and protective of her stuff, her space, her people, and most of all her food...Whenever there will be other dogs in my house I put away all of her toys and her food dish which eliminates some of the blatant flashpoints...and I am careful not to show too much attention or affection to the other dogs...it works for her.
Right now my brother is visiting with his 13 week old puppy and she has actually been great...she is teaching the puppy how to behave and not bite too hard etc. the only 'problems' have been at mealtimes...but putting them in seperate rooms has helped.
The best thing to do IMO is to let the older dogs put the puppy in his place with a growl or a snap (assuming they don't make actual contact)...don't step in and reprimand the older dog unless it looks like they might hurt the puppy. It's the best way for him to learn his place in the pack...but never leave them alone together until you are SURE everything will be ok.

Congrats on your new family member!

[31lengths]

Originally Posted by paisjpq

here's a professional opinion...
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer...ets_anotherdog

http://www.ddfl.org/behavior/dog-intros.pdf



And my opinion...
I have a pretty high strung dog who gets along with other dogs but can be very territorial and protective of her stuff, her space, her people, and most of all her food...Whenever there will be other dogs in my house I put away all of her toys and her food dish which eliminates some of the blatant flashpoints...and I am careful not to show too much attention or affection to the other dogs...it works for her.
Right now my brother is visiting with his 13 week old puppy and she has actually been great...she is teaching the puppy how to behave and not bite too hard etc. the only 'problems' have been at mealtimes...but putting them in seperate rooms has helped.
The best thing to do IMO is to let the older dogs put the puppy in his place with a growl or a snap (assuming they don't make actual contact)...don't step in and reprimand the older dog unless it looks like they might hurt the puppy. It's the best way for him to learn his place in the pack...but never leave them alone together until you are SURE everything will be ok.

Congrats on your new family member!

Thank you. We've pretty much done most of the ASPCA has recomended.
My wife has been great with obtaining this info and opinions as well.

How old is your "high strung dog"? Mine is 1 1/2 .

[paisjpq]

Originally Posted by 31lengths

Thank you. We've pretty much done most of the ASPCA has recomended.
My wife has been great with obtaining this info and opinions as well.

How old is your "high strung dog"? Mine is 1 1/2 .

she turned 2 in November...she's a corgi so she is 'bossy' by nature...but she is also pretty neurotic and fearful of new things, loud sounds, the washing machine, vacum cleaner, anyone who carries any large object, people who yell, the lawnmower, weedwacker, horses that run, you get the idea. Life with Paisley is not always easy.

[31lengths]

Originally Posted by paisjpq

she turned 2 in November...she's a corgi so she is 'bossy' by nature...but she is also pretty neurotic and fearful of new things, loud sounds, the washing machine, vacum cleaner, anyone who carries any large object, people who yell, the lawnmower, weedwacker, horses that run, you get the idea. Life with Paisley is not always easy.

well we have the new guy behind the baby gate in the bathroom so he can look out and see the others. Now the others walk by occasionally and look in at him and wag thier tails. He's been in there almost 6 days now . We've also closed off part of the yard for him to play in .

We would have liked to let them meet at the park but Jack is more reactive on leash. This we new from the start. He's gotten better about it because WE'VE gotten better and are less tense when he approaches another dog on leash.
We may move new guy's crate into the living room tonight and see the others' reaction. Any opinions on this? Is this too soon?

[Danzig]

dogs being pack animals, and them knowing he's there...i don't think it's too soon. they have to sort it all out sometime. had they bared their teeth or raised their hackles i'd worry, but tail wagging is a positive sign.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by paisjpq

she turned 2 in November...she's a corgi so she is 'bossy' by nature...but she is also pretty neurotic and fearful of new things, loud sounds, the washing machine, vacum cleaner, anyone who carries any large object, people who yell, the lawnmower, weedwacker, horses that run, you get the idea. Life with Paisley is not always easy.

The Corgi nature... LOL

One of my sister's friends raises them... their male, "Charlie" is as sweet as can be, but the females... WOW. They are the cutest dogs... I adore them. Such personalities...

[paisjpq]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

The Corgi nature... LOL

One of my sister's friends raises them... their male, "Charlie" is as sweet as can be, but the females... WOW. They are the cutest dogs... I adore them. Such personalities...

I wouldn't trade her for anything...but god, some days i get tempted