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

[Larry D. Keeler]

Did that!  I took pez my 11 pound poodle mix to Holly when they come home 
take them out in the yard on leashes first.  They will sniff and greet each 
oher.  They may growl or fuss a bit but they should get to know each other 
quickly.  I didn't have much of an issue!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tonia" <tonton at insightbb.com>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, September 10, 2012 9:18 PM
Subject: [nagdu] Question: Introducing little dog to new guide dog.


> 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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