On this episode, Scott and Jess talk about the steps to take when you bring a new puppy into your household that already has other dogs. They discuss ways to avoid problems and smooth the transition of your puppy into your home.
Topics discussed include:
- Dog tip of the day
- Be an advocate for the older dogs in your household
- Supervise playtime and potty time
- You need to prepare for bringing your puppy home
- Limit access to the environment
- If your older dog has issues, you need to anticipate how the puppy will affect those
- Don’t just hope for the best
- The energy levels of an older dog and puppy are very different
- Be conscious of your puppy eating snow, since it is like drinking water
- If your puppy is a rescue, it may have been misrepresented
- You need to do an assessment of the dog yourself
- The general timeframe for a puppy is 8 weeks to 6 months old
- Containment setups make a lot of sense when the dog first comes home
- You can contact the show by email at studio@thequirkydog.com
- You can find Scott and Jess’s website at caninehealing.com
- More info on Scott and Jess’s free course at caninemindshift.com
Have you ever wondered why your dog behaves a certain way? Are there things you need help with or support? Join Scott and Jess Williams each week as they explore these and other topics.
