5) We have just adopted a dog from the shelter. She is a little nervous and shy around our two dogs. What is the best way to introduce everyone to one another, and let her know that she is welcome in our family? Samantha Triplett: Congratulations on your new
adoption. As with most questions that pertain to harmony in a multi-dog household, we must first ask some questions. Was there a meet and greet before bringing the newcomer home? What are the ages and temperament of the other dogs in the house and the history of the new dog? Is the energy balanced in your home and how are the other dogs with new dog? How are they when they are out and about when encounter- ing other dogs? What kind of environment was the new dog adopted from? Do your dogs have reliable obedience? Keep in mind that this is all brand new to everyone
involved. Although this is an exciting time for your family, in order to set everyone up for success, some basic steps must be taken. A tired dog is much less likely to react or be nervous than a dog that has a lot of pent up energy. It’s a good idea to make sure that everyone gets plenty of enjoyable exercise, one-on-one, as well as mental stimulation. Puzzle toys or games that require the dog to find a hidden treat or toy are great for such things. Make sure your new family member has a safe area to
decompress and observe the family and the other dogs. A crate is a great way for a dog to safely decompress. We recom- mend an airline style crate or at least a design with three cov- ered sides, resembling a den. Dogs' cortisol levels last a lot longer than ours so they NEED down time. I also recom- mend that no toys be left out while everyone is away. This will prevent resource guarding. You may want to consider feeding the new dog in his crate at first. Get the newbie into a basic obedience class as soon as possible to help with clear commu- nication about what you are asking of him. This will also boost his confidence and create handler dependency. Being handler dependent means that your dog will depend on you for the resources he wants: treats, toys, even affection. This creates a good bond. Now your dog will trust that you will take care of him and his needs. As a handler, always reward good behavior. Dogs are highly empathetic creatures and working hard at harnessing that ability will create an everlast- ing bond between you and your pet. Buddy walking them with another person really helps with the bonding process.
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