{"id":18725,"date":"2022-03-25T11:05:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-introduce-a-small-dog-to-a-large-dog\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:05:00","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:05:00","slug":"how-do-you-introduce-a-small-dog-to-a-large-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-introduce-a-small-dog-to-a-large-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you introduce a small dog to a large dog?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-introduce-a-small-dog-to-a-large-dog\/#How_do_you_introduce_a_small_dog_to_a_large_dog\" title=\"How do you introduce a small dog to a large dog?\">How do you introduce a small dog to a large dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-introduce-a-small-dog-to-a-large-dog\/#Can_a_big_dog_and_a_small_dog_get_along\" title=\"Can a big dog and a small dog get along?\">Can a big dog and a small dog get along?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-introduce-a-small-dog-to-a-large-dog\/#How_do_I_train_my_big_dog_to_be_gentle_with_a_small_dog\" title=\"How do I train my big dog to be gentle with a small dog?\">How do I train my big dog to be gentle with a small dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-introduce-a-small-dog-to-a-large-dog\/#How_do_you_stop_a_small_dog_from_being_aggressive_to_large_dogs\" title=\"How do you stop a small dog from being aggressive to large dogs?\">How do you stop a small dog from being aggressive to large dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-introduce-a-small-dog-to-a-large-dog\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_dogs_to_get_used_to_each_other\" title=\"How long does it take for dogs to get used to each other?\">How long does it take for dogs to get used to each other?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_introduce_a_small_dog_to_a_large_dog\"><\/span>How do you introduce a small dog to a large dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Help your dog (no matter her size) get along with larger and smaller dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>All dog introductions should be slow.  <\/li>\n<li>Make sure the small dog behaves, too.  <\/li>\n<li>Take breaks during play sessions.  <\/li>\n<li>Slowly socialize your dog to dogs of all sizes.<\/li>\n<p>25-Jul-2013<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_big_dog_and_a_small_dog_get_along\"><\/span>Can a big dog and a small dog get along?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Small dogs and big dogs can get along beautifully, and may even snuggle up and share beds. Others peacefully coexist. As with all doggy housemates, it&#8217;s important that you do not show favouritism, and try to avoid situations that can lead to resource guarding.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_train_my_big_dog_to_be_gentle_with_a_small_dog\"><\/span>How do I train my big dog to be gentle with a small dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are a few tips:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Do not play overly rough with your big dog.  <\/li>\n<li>Increase the exercise your big dog gets.  <\/li>\n<li>Supervise play between big and little dogs.  <\/li>\n<li>Interrupt play time when the big dog gets too excited.  <\/li>\n<li>It&#8217;s best to arrange the additional exercise with the big dog before the times the dogs like to play.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_a_small_dog_from_being_aggressive_to_large_dogs\"><\/span>How do you stop a small dog from being aggressive to large dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Handle Small Dog Aggression with Dog Training<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Schedule obedience training.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure that the household is onboard with the training.<\/li>\n<li>Set boundaries and make rules for your dog.<\/li>\n<li>Be consistent.<\/li>\n<li>Reward behavior you want to keep seeing.<\/li>\n<p>09-Jun-2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_dogs_to_get_used_to_each_other\"><\/span>How long does it take for dogs to get used to each other?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Small dogs and big dogs can get along beautifully, and may even snuggle up and share beds. Others peacefully coexist. 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