{"id":22586,"date":"2023-07-28T15:13:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-28T14:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/?p=22586"},"modified":"2025-06-22T20:54:55","modified_gmt":"2025-06-22T19:54:55","slug":"introducing-puppy-to-older-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/introducing-puppy-to-older-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing A Puppy To An Older Dog \u2013 Getting Off On The Right Paw"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background\">Liz London is a certified dog trainer through the Certifying Council of Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT-KA) &amp; the Karen Pryor Academy (Dog Trainer Foundations Certification) These are her top tips on when, where and how to introduce your new puppy to their future companion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So puppy fever has struck again! And you want to know when to introduce your new puppy to your older dog. Most people tell me they want their older dog to meet the new puppy on the very first day, along with the rest of the family. And I am happy to tell you that&#8217;s okay provided you take some precautions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips &amp; Solutions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#tips\">Top tips for introducing your puppy to an older dog.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#probs\">How to avoid problems.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#unfriendly\">Help! My dog hates my puppy.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#biting\">What to do if your puppy is biting your dog.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"German Shepherd meets Lab Puppy\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8XNrRt07q4I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s important that both dogs are healthy and well, and especially that your older dog has all their vaccinations up to date. My view is that small puppies shouldn&#8217;t be in close contact with unvaccinated adult dogs until their own vaccinations are complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From a friendship point of view, there\u2019s no magic trick to knowing the right time to introduce a new friend to the dog you\u2019ve already had for a while. But there are some important precautions you can take to make the transition as smooth as possible.<a name=\"tips\"><\/a> I am going to share some great strategies you can follow to ensure your dogs will be best friends forever!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introducing a Puppy to an Older Dog<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Introducing a puppy to an older dog is more likely to go smoothly if you set yourself up to succeed by following my top tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#swap\">Swap scents<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#howdy\">Use a Howdy crate<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#neutral\">Meet in a neutral area<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#parallel\">Take parallel walks<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#games\">Play training games<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#allies\">Help adversaries become allies<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Problems between your older dog and your new puppy are also less likely to arise if you use these additional \u2018downtime\u2019 strategies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#separate\">Use separate rooms<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#toyfree\">Keep a \u2018toy free\u2019 zone<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#chewtime\">Supervise chew time<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I explain all those options in more detail below (I have given you some links to skip to them if you want to) but first let&#8217;s just think ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An Ounce of Prevention&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First things first, I want you to make sure that you are completely ready to introduce your new dog to his future friend, safely and calmly. In general, my best advice for introducing a new puppy to your current dog is this: PREVENTION, PREVENTION, PREVENTION!&nbsp; And a close runner up is SUPERVISION.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By thinking a few steps ahead of situations in which problems are most likely to arise, you can prevent a lot of the common difficulties of introducing a puppy to an older dog. As you follow my tips below, the biggest hurdle to overcome will be the difference between the characteristics and needs of your new puppy, and your older dog. In my experience, the high energy of a new puppy may be hard to balance against an older dog\u2019s lower energy, preference for his old routine, or any past injuries or pain. This can make playtime between these dogs tricky to manage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Supervision is vital in the first few weeks.&nbsp;I can&#8217;t stress that too much. You\u2019ll soon become a bit of an expert at reading your older dog\u2019s body language. When your older dog shows the signs for, \u201cI\u2019m tired\u201d or, \u201cLeave me alone!\u201d you\u2019re better off intervening to nip any potential fights in the bud. Be especially alert to your older dog growling, snarling or raising the fur on the back of his neck. These are signs that he has long since had enough! And it&#8217;s time for you to step in and separate them, or use up some of your puppy&#8217;s energy and enthusiasm in a structured way. If you need some help with that, you&#8217;ll find a link to Pippa&#8217;s online training courses below.<br><a name=\"swap\"><\/a><br><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cpNTxX0F3mA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for Introducing Your New Puppy And Current Dog<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Swap Scents:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re scheduling your new puppy pick-up in advance, and you already know which puppy you\u2019re getting, you can ask the breeder, owner, or shelter manager for a piece of cloth that has been rubbed on the pup. <a name=\"howdy\"><\/a>I like to let my current dog smell it back at home to start making a mental map of the new family member coming his way, and I recommend you do this too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use a Howdy Crate:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A \u2018howdy crate\u2019 is a term zookeepers use when introducing a new animal into an exhibit with other animals for the first time. By putting the new animal in a crate in the exhibit, the animals can all say, \u201cHowdy!\u201d to one another through the safety of the crate walls. <a name=\"neutral\"><\/a>I use the same concept at home, and you&#8217;ll find that by putting your new puppy in a crate in the front yard or living room, your older dog can spend some time getting to know the new pup\u2019s scent and sounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Neutral Territory Meet &amp; Greets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I recommend that you introduce dogs to one another in a completely neutral area, like a park or a friend\u2019s house. Make sure the space is fenced-in so that you can let both leashes drag loosely on the ground. If any problems come up, you can easily grab the end of the leash and separate the dogs safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important the first time to have a second person around to help separate the dogs. And keep an eye on that body language! Stay relaxed and playful, while always gauging the situation.<a name=\"parallel\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parallel Walks:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A great way to keep things moving is by going for a walk together. I use guided walks to reduce tension, anxiety, and fear in dogs. It also helps establish familiarity with other dogs in a natural canine social behavior. Both dogs are distracted from the introductions by physical activity and the sights, sounds, and scents of the world around them. Remember &#8211; it\u2019s not safe for your puppy to be put on the ground in public places, until her vaccinations are complete. This is usually at around 16 weeks old. In the meantime she should not walk anywhere that any unvaccinated dogs could have access.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1055\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/introducing-puppy-to-older-dog.jpg\" alt=\"introducing a puppy to an older dog\" class=\"wp-image-22587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/introducing-puppy-to-older-dog.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/introducing-puppy-to-older-dog-227x300.jpg 227w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/introducing-puppy-to-older-dog-768x1013.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/introducing-puppy-to-older-dog-776x1024.jpg 776w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/introducing-puppy-to-older-dog-696x918.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/introducing-puppy-to-older-dog-318x420.jpg 318w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>To do an effective parallel walk, two walkers each have one leashed dog. Throughout the walk, the walkers rotate through positions \u2013 the older dog could start in the lead, about 10 yards ahead of the puppy. Then after 10 minutes, the positions are reversed. After another 10 minutes, the dogs are brought side by side with only a yard or two of space between the now parallel-walking dogs. <a name=\"games\"><\/a>And don\u2019t forget to stay relaxed, and avoid tension in the leash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Training Games:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can apply the same intent behind parallel walks to keep the dogs active and distracted from antagonizing each other by playing training games with both dogs near each other during early introductions. Instead of simply turning both dogs loose in the backyard and watching what happens, I run them through a series of simple cues and tricks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, grab your treat pouch and your clicker (if you use one) and stand in the middle of the backyard, occasionally calling out a cue that your older dog knows. Sit, high five, turn in a circle, target your hand or a target pole, etc. Run through a few commands that will earn your dog some treats and distract him from the new dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a second handler working with the puppy, introducing some basic training games for puppies. Both dogs will be preoccupied, with intermittent sniff and greets in between mini sessions. I like to finish a short training sessions with a big burst of excitement and playtime with both dogs. Run around the yard together in a game of chase, romp, and roll! If you\u2019d like help getting started with basic positive training for your puppy or your older dog, you might like to join one of our <a href=\"http:\/\/dogsnet.com\/training-courses\/\">online training courses<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notes on Training Games as Introductions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s worth noting that I usually have a hard time getting a dog to lie down when there are other, unfamiliar dogs around. My theory is that lying down creates canine body language associated with vulnerability and submission. In a situation with an unfamiliar dog nearby, my dog would rather ignore my training cues than put himself in a position of vulnerability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s probably best to avoid asking for a lie down in this early parallel training session. You should also be very cautious of food-based aggression, as you give out treats. So if you notice either dog getting tense or aggressively stealing treats from the other, then end this game. <a name=\"allies\"><\/a>If this happens you may need to consider working with a professional trainer on how to train two dogs at once without developing treat aggression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adversaries Become Allies:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Take both leashed dogs to unfamiliar territory for walks, such as a park or busy public place. <a name=\"probs\"><\/a>The scents of other dogs will become the focus of their attention, and they will suddenly be allies against the world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips on Avoiding Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The above activities are all great ways to help your older dog and your new puppy to bond. But they do all require active supervision and engagement from you. So what about when you aren\u2019t able to play with, exercise, or train your dogs? <a name=\"separate\"><\/a>Follow these top tips to avoid problems between your new arrival and his future friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Separate Corners (or Rooms)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your house is a boxing ring, give each dog their separate corner. Crate them in separate rooms (or close the door to the room where puppy is crated) when they are not being supervised 100%. <a name=\"toyfree\"><\/a>This is absolutely the simplest but most effective thing you can do when you are getting a puppy with an older dog already in the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/introducing-puppy-to-older-dog-header.jpg\" alt=\"introducing a puppy to an older dog\" class=\"wp-image-22588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/introducing-puppy-to-older-dog-header.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/introducing-puppy-to-older-dog-header-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/introducing-puppy-to-older-dog-header-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/introducing-puppy-to-older-dog-header-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/introducing-puppy-to-older-dog-header-696x377.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/introducing-puppy-to-older-dog-header-1068x579.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/introducing-puppy-to-older-dog-header-775x420.jpg 775w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toy-Free Zone:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a name=\"chewtime\"><\/a>Put away all toys in the house for a few days to prevent a common form of aggression called resource guarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supervised Chew Time:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to give your dogs a bone or chewable treat each, great! Just make sure to offer each dog a treat, and be sure to separate them to opposite sides of the room. <a name=\"unfriendly\"><\/a>Remove whichever dog finishes first to avoid a fight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Help \u2013 My Dog Hates My New Puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ok, so you\u2019ve followed the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/10-week-old-puppy\/\">tips above for bringing a new puppy<\/a> home with another dog waiting patiently back home. You\u2019ve done neutral introductions and taken both dogs for walks together. You\u2019ve played with them equally and tried some training games to show the dogs that they are a team. But you\u2019re still having problems. I have some additional troubleshooting ideas if your new puppy and older dog are still not getting along.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Puppy and Older Dog Not Getting Along<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a name=\"biting\"><\/a>How to deal with a new puppy and an older dog not getting along will depend on what your dogs are doing, and why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Puppy Biting Older Dog<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Biting and chewing on each other\u2019s face is part and parcel of puppy play and getting to know other dogs. To a certain extent, I\u2019m comfortable letting a puppy be a puppy for a few moments, nipping and snapping gently at the older dog to initiate play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Either the older dog will give in to a bout of play, or he\/she will snap at the puppy to let Pupper know, \u201cI\u2019m NOT in the mood, kid.\u201d Since this is exactly how a mother dog would teach her puppies bite inhibition, I tend to let dogs speak their own language to one another to sort out mild differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If, however, the older dog becomes VERY aggressive and looks like he could really harm the pup, then by all means, intervene. You could do this by clapping loudly or calling one of the dogs over to you out of harm\u2019s way, and crating him for a period of cooling down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Puppy Annoying Older Dog<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if the older dog isn\u2019t aggressive with the pup, but the pup is relentless in his play biting, you\u2019ll need to separate the dogs. Don\u2019t give the older dog a chance to hit his threshold of patience. Give your puppy a chew toy that he can take his obsessive chewing behavior out on instead of your senior pooch\u2019s ears. And give your older dog some space to recover and relax!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Older Dog Attacking New Puppy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If this is the case, you need to be a bit of a watch guard for your new pup. When the dogs are loose around each other, keep an eye on their body language. The minute you see what makes your older dog aggressive to puppy, step in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the older dog shows signs of arousal or tension, for example if you catch your dog growling at puppy, break things up. Use a cheerful voice to distract them, or a deep tone of voice calling, \u201cHEY,\u201d to disarm your older dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure that both dogs have a space of their own to retreat to. The puppy needs a place to calm down when he gets overly aroused and gets too energetic or aggressive with you or your other dog.<a name=\"jealous\"><\/a> Your older dog needs a space of his own to have quiet, peace, and no nipping puppies chewing on his face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Older Dog Jealous of New Puppy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s hard not to be anthropomorphic about our pets. Scientifically speaking, we shouldn\u2019t impart our human emotions and ideas onto our pets. But if your older dog constantly steals toys away from your new puppy, growls if the puppy approaches when you are giving affection to the older dog, or gets more protective over his toys or your attention in general, it could seem like he is jealous of the new pooch in town.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"1260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Introducing-A-Puppy-To-An-Older-Dog-.jpg\" alt=\"Introducing A Puppy To An Older Dog\" class=\"wp-image-23881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Introducing-A-Puppy-To-An-Older-Dog-.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Introducing-A-Puppy-To-An-Older-Dog--143x300.jpg 143w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Introducing-A-Puppy-To-An-Older-Dog--488x1024.jpg 488w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Introducing-A-Puppy-To-An-Older-Dog--200x420.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Do your best to spend quality time with both dogs. Don\u2019t abandon your one-on-one walks with your older dog. And do reward your older dog any time he approaches the new puppy nicely. Give him a treat and praise if the puppy comes near without any incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that dogs probably do not share our understanding of possession, and puppy toys left lying around will seem like fair game to your older dog, so try to make sure that there are enough to go around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Older Dog Depressed By The New Puppy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your older dog seems to have less energy, be less playful, spend more time away from you and in the other rooms of the house, or hide in corners or under furniture, he may be more than just a little jealous. He might be full-on depressed at the changes in the household routine. Dogs really benefit from routine and structure, so the sooner you can get the whole household back into a routine that resembles what your older dog was habituated to, the better his mental state will be.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"1260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Introducing-A-Puppy-To-An-Older-Dog-\u2013-Getting-Off-On-The-Right-Paw-LS-tall.jpg\" alt=\"Introducing a Puppy To An Older Dog\" class=\"wp-image-27713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Introducing-A-Puppy-To-An-Older-Dog-\u2013-Getting-Off-On-The-Right-Paw-LS-tall.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Introducing-A-Puppy-To-An-Older-Dog-\u2013-Getting-Off-On-The-Right-Paw-LS-tall-143x300.jpg 143w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Introducing-A-Puppy-To-An-Older-Dog-\u2013-Getting-Off-On-The-Right-Paw-LS-tall-488x1024.jpg 488w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Introducing-A-Puppy-To-An-Older-Dog-\u2013-Getting-Off-On-The-Right-Paw-LS-tall-200x420.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Liz London is a certified dog trainer through the Certifying Council of Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT-KA) &amp; the Karen Pryor Academy (Dog Trainer Foundations Certification) These are her top tips on when, where and how to introduce your new puppy to their future companion. 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