My older dog barks at our new puppy. How can they get along?

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Hello I have a three year old shitzu boy who hasn’t been socialising with many dogs I have bought a husky 3months old girl 2 days ago my shitzu doesn’t want to play with her and sometimes barks at her when she is trying to get close I’m wondering what can I do to help them and I am also worried about my small shi tzn getting hurt I don’t want to give the husky away but I can’t let anything happen to my shi tzn I will appreciate any advises of what to do in this situation please. Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | neutered | 4 years and 5 months old | 5 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Introduce them to one another gradually. First, by allowing them to hear and smell one another through a closed door, then by sight without physical contact, then supervised contact. You will need to progress gradually through each phase. Correct any aggressive behavior immediately and praise good behavior consistently. A pheromone product, such as the Adaptil collar or DAP plug in diffuser, may decrease any anxiety or aggression.

My older dog barks at our new puppy. How can they get along?

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