Kay 3,709 Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 I am getting ready to have another greyhound on monday , all i want to know is about introductions , shall i just bring the new dog into the house on a lead & let my dog come up to him & sniff etc Or should i take my dog outside on her lead when the new one arrives & do any intros outside the house Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spookster1 24 Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 I always take them for a walk on neutral ground when I introduce an adult dog to my pack, with a pup I usually just bring them in. I walk the dogs parallel to each other to see how the react. I am sure you will get a feeling for how they will be together? Good luck and be great to see pictures of your new boy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kay 3,709 Posted November 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 I always take them for a walk on neutral ground when I introduce an adult dog to my pack, with a pup I usually just bring them in.I walk the dogs parallel to each other to see how the react. I am sure you will get a feeling for how they will be together? Good luck and be great to see pictures of your new boy! I was thinking an outside introduction rather than the other way round, thanks very much for the advice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bullterrier Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 you know your dog better than anyone kay just take things slowly and good luck , ,,john Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kay 3,709 Posted November 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 you know your dog better than anyone kay just take things slowly and good luck , ,,john It wasnt an issue when the greyhound bitch arrived as the old terrier welcomed everthing here , but this dog hasnt had another dog come into the house as yet so i will do it outside first & then bring them in Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bullmastiff 615 Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 If it's a pup then just close supervision with the pup on a lead required. As bullterrier said you know your dog better than anyone so if their both social dogs then just get them in the garden together and let them get on with it, bit of a sniff, bit of marking then job done! If your not sure about either of the dogs then - Best advice I was given (and I'm sure he just got it from that Dog Whisperer guy!!!) was to just go for a walk with your dog and get a friend/partner to walk the new dog on the opposite side of you, then take both leads and go for a nice long walk together with both kept on leads at all times (plenty of time for free runs together in the future!) once their walking on fine then get both dogs on one side of you (not ahead of you) walking shoulder to shoulder (fast paced walk/jog is best) Don't let them do the sniffing each other thing (again plenty of time later for that). Not only does this make the dogs a natural pack but it will enforce your leadership on both dogs. After a nice long walk both should of got rid of their pent up energy . Once home go straight through to the garden and let your old dog off the lead. If they want to sniff each other let them, just keep an eye out for any raised tails or standing facing each other with faces turned slightly away. spot it early and a good hard poke in the shoulder with a firm NO to the offending dog should stop anything before it starts. Once your dog has lost interest let the new one off to sniff about (and probably pee on everything!!!) then just keep an eye on them to make sure nothing kicks off! If they do fight then break them up and get them sat/lying down next to each other don't split them up otherwise the fight is their last memory/meeting with the other dog. Same routine for a few walks and you should start getting a nice little pack! Hope this helps as it did me! Cheers Luke. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kay 3,709 Posted November 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 The bitch i already have is 3 & the new dog is 4 , i am just mithering a bit as i am not sure how the bitch will react to this new dog who is quite a bit bigger than her , when i took the bitch on i had a terrier here & she was fine with her , but since the terrier died she has been an only dog . I have had the bitch about 8 months so i dont know how she will react now to another dog coming here , i suppose all i can do is try it out , go for a walk with them both i may muzzle them both just incase , the bitch is pretty submissive & pretty good when i tell her to do something so maybe i am worrying over nothing , time will tell Thanks for the advice everyone much appreciated Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sighthound 49 Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 As others have said Kay a nice long walk together. Good luck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bullmastiff 615 Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 I'm sure they'll be fine! she'll probably be happy for the company!!! good luck with the new fella!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest buster321c Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Kay , i think your a bit nervous aint ya mate , if it were me i`de do the long walk out together thing , then they will both be tired-er and it should be easier going for all of you . Mind you don`t listen to me , the terrier i had off red_merle , my stafford would have nothing to do with at all !! Even a carrot ( her favorite ) would`nt get her to take an interest . Im sure it`ll all be fine mate , just be confident and calm then the dogs will be also Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kay 3,709 Posted November 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Your probably right , i think she will enjoy the company of her own kind , i suppose both being greyhounds they get used to being with there own kind from kennal life at the tracks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kay 3,709 Posted November 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Kay , i think your a bit nervous aint ya mate , if it were me i`de do the long walk out together thing , then they will both be tired-er and it should be easier going for all of you . Mind you don`t listen to me , the terrier i had off red_merle , my stafford would have nothing to do with at all !! Even a carrot ( her favorite ) would`nt get her to take an interest . Im sure it`ll all be fine mate , just be confident and calm then the dogs will be also I am very nervous he is a big dog i measured out what his height is & its to the top of my leg but the present owners have said he is a gentle giant , but i must take the bull by the horns & be possitive , like you say be confident & it wil be ok Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lady-hunter07 15 Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 I am getting ready to have another greyhound on monday , all i want to know is about introductions , shall i just bring the new dog into the house on a lead & let my dog come up to him & sniff etc Or should i take my dog outside on her lead when the new one arrives & do any intros outside the house you keeping him in house? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kay 3,709 Posted November 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Yes he will live in the house Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lady-hunter07 15 Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Yes he will live in the house he loves to pee be warned lol. youll love him tho, i doubt that he will be top off your leg as am only 5ft 2(your prob alot taller than that) and his kinda just above me knee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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