How do you get an older dog to accept a new puppy?

How do you get an older dog to accept a new puppy?

What Can You Do To Be Successful?

Prepare your house prior to the puppy’s arrival.

Swap scents.

Introduce them away from home base.

Make introductions slowly.

Walk the dogs together to get acquainted.

Slowly integrate them together in your house.

Feed them separately.

Manage all interactions.

How long does it take for an older dog to accept a puppy?

It can take up to one month for an old dog and new dog to really settle in and accept each other’s position in the pack. If you want a second dog, you need to be ready to commit to this process and not panic.