Adding a Puppy to the House
- Thread starter migtig
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Nevermind. I should know better than to post anything.
kwillia
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Mig, this is a valid concern considering you chose a very petite boned breed that will only be all of 4 pounds when full grown. Didn't you discuss this with your vet or someone with experience before you purchased the pup...So we are adding a puppy to the household. It's been a while since I had to do all that potty training, so wish me luck.However, we have big and even bigger dogs in the house, and though I know it takes time to incorporate a new member of the pack in, I'm even more cautious since the puppy is well, so small. I was thinking of keeping the puppy crate where all the doggies can sniff each other and get used to each other, but I'm hesitant about "play time" as one swat from the biggest dog may break the pups neck.
Any input on what worked when you brought your small puppy home to big dogs?
migtig
aka Mrs. Giant
Mig, this is a valid concern considering you chose a very petite boned breed that will only be all of 4 pounds when full grown. Didn't you discuss this with your vet or someone with experience before you purchased the pup...
Yep, they said keep them on leashes and not rush things.
Well duh. I'm not stupid. I was just wondering if anybody had something special they did from personal experience, that helped make the transistion easier. Bribes, walks, treats, special play time, etc.
Cowgirl
Well-Known Member
Mig, this is a valid concern considering you chose a very petite boned breed that will only be all of 4 pounds when full grown. Didn't you discuss this with your vet or someone with experience before you purchased the pup...
What is it, an IG?
kwillia
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Yep, they said keep them on leashes and not rush things.
Whew... you really scared me with your original post... It didn't sound like you had thought about it until after the fact...
Cowgirl
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Yep, they said keep them on leashes and not rush things.
Just monitor them. :shrug: Do you have a word (like "settle") for when your dogs get to rowdy? If not, I'd make one. Just supervise their play and stop it before it gets too rough for the puppy.
Beta84
They're out to get us
So we are adding a puppy to the household. It's been a while since I had to do all that potty training, so wish me luck.
Any input on what worked when you brought your small puppy home to big dogs?
one swat? shoot, big doggie could pop little doggie in his mouth and eat him whole!
migtig
aka Mrs. Giant
Rude. Seriously.
Cowgirl
Well-Known Member
:shrug:
Beta84
They're out to get us
migtig
aka Mrs. Giant
It was a catdog. But I've changed my mind
Chasey_Lane
Salt Life
Taco, my Chihuahua, was only 9 weeks when we first introduced him to Jinx, my 100 lb slobber boy. Jinx was curious about the little guy and because he doesn't realize his own strength, he was "rough" with him. He wasn't really aggressive, just very intrigued. And Jinx does NOT like other dogs. They were able to acclimate well because Taco was just a pup and he wasn't a threat.
Anyhow, I would hold Taco in my arms and show him to Jinx. I'd tell Jinx "Be nice to the baby! Good boy, Jinx!" I didn't leave them outside unattended together until after a few weeks.
They are best boyfriends now.
Anyhow, I would hold Taco in my arms and show him to Jinx. I'd tell Jinx "Be nice to the baby! Good boy, Jinx!" I didn't leave them outside unattended together until after a few weeks.
They are best boyfriends now.
Cowgirl
Well-Known Member
migtig
aka Mrs. Giant
Taco, my Chihuahua, was only 9 weeks when we first introduced him to Jinx, my 100 lb slobber boy. Jinx was curious about the little guy and because he doesn't realize his own strength, he was "rough" with him. He wasn't really aggressive, just very intrigued. And Jinx does NOT like other dogs. They were able to acclimate well because Taco was just a pup and he wasn't a threat.
Anyhow, I would hold Taco in my arms and show him to Jinx. I'd tell Jinx "Be nice to the baby! Good boy, Jinx!" I didn't leave them outside unattended together until after a few weeks.
They are best boyfriends now.
Thanks Chasey
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Wenchy
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Yep, they said keep them on leashes and not rush things.
We had two "Gizmo's" who are now "Catmo" and "Dogmo". Dogmo is a terrier and they are known to be aggressive, plus his daddy always told him to "go get the kitty". Add my cat who has never been exposed to a dog.
I kept the cat in his own room for several days. I finally let him outside (he is an outdoor/indoor) and he found his way right back.
A week after they moved in together I started doing "family dinner time". I would go in the kitchen and get a snack together for them and place the bowls right next to each other.
The cat is still wary of the dog, but when I'm in the kitchen they are both all over me and right next to each other. The cat doesn't eat as much and the dog will wait until the cat is finished and then finish the cats share. They have acclimated and I am no longer worried.
Did you get the funny looking (adorable) ####-zu mix?