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

[Steven Johnson]

Your training program will also generally tell you how to meet and greet
with another dog or pet in the home, so use your training program to get
this information as well.  We have all done this in various ways, but this
should be part of your training curriculum.

Steve


-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Ashley Coleman
Sent: Monday, September 10, 2012 9:19 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Question: Introducing little dog to new guide dog.

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.
>
>
>
> 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:
>
>
>
> 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?
>
>
>
> 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?
>
>
>
> 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,
>
>
>
> Tonia
>
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>
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