Will my new dog get along with my old dog? How to introduce?

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We are planing to take one more dog st. Bernard . Will he be friendly with my old dog? Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | 22 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

This is difficult to predict. I would recommend setting up a meet and greet first in a neutral location. The dogs should be introduced to one another both on leash so they can be adequately controlled in case something should happen. Let them smell one another and get a sense of one another. If they are behaving well, they should both be rewarded with treats and praise. If you do decide to take the other dogs on, they should not be simply thrown into the same area together. I would integrate them slowly and carefully, particularly since one of them is old. In some cases, dogs can be extremely accepting of any newcomers which is great. However, you shouldn't bank on it and should instead handle things methodically and slowly to encourage the best possible outcome. Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist in any other way.

Will my new dog get along with my old dog? How to introduce?

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