[nagdu] Question: Introducing little dog to new guide dog.

[Ashley Coleman]

Tonia, I think the best idea would be to have the dogs meet outside,
and after the first few weeks or so at home; let the dogs have short,
supervised playtime on leash.

I would put the dog in a crate or on tiedown in it's corner until you
have some order to your room, and until the dog learns that he should
stay in that place.

I echo what Julie said.  I wouldn't let to many meet with the dog
right after you get home.

I would take the dog in on Friday, and if you find that it's to much
come back during the weekend.
AC

On 9/10/12, Tonia <tonton at insightbb.com> wrote:
> Hi guys!  I hope everyone had a good Monday.  I'm a new member and I
> introduced myself last week.  I go to get my first guide dog two weeks from
> today; and I'm hoping to get some advice on how to handle introducing our
> pet dog to the new guide dog.
>
>
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> My husband and I don't have any kids but we do have a little 4-1/2 year old
> Maltese named Belle who weighs about 10 pounds.  She's incredibly sweet,
> gentle and loving; but she is our spoiled rotten baby who's used to being
> the only child, so to speak.  She's very attached to both of us but she's
> definitely a Mama's girl; and always in my lap or following me around
> everywhere I go.  So, I'm worried about how she's going to deal with Mama
> first being gone for almost a month and then coming home with another dog
> that's her new best buddy who gets to go everywhere with her.  At the same
> time I wonder if the new dog will be jealous of Belle.
>
>
>
> So, some of my questions for those of you who may have been in a similar
> situation are:
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>
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> What's the best way to introduce the two dogs when I first get home?
> Should
> I have them meet outside in the yard rather than in the house?
>
>
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> How should I initially handle giving them both my attention?  Make a point
> of spending one-on-one time with each of them verses having play/snuggle
> time with both of them?
>
>
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> How about taking them out to park and/or on walks?  Together or separate?
>
>
>
> I'd much appreciate any words of wisdom you'd be willing to share.  I'd
> also
> like to hear examples of what you all have found to work well or perhaps
> not
> so well in your experiences.  I know all dogs and situations are different
> but it would still be helpful to get some ideas from others who have been
> there.  I have no doubt both dogs will get plenty of love and attention; as
> my husband and I are both serious dog lovers.
>
>
>
> Thanks a bunch,
>
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> Tonia
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