Introducing a Second Dog

Overview

Adding Another Pet - Overview

If you love your pet, you may get the urge to add another dog or cat to the household. Here are a few hints to keep in mind so that the newcomer fits in with the resident pet or pets.

Need to Know

Choosing a Program

How to Introduce a Second Dog into Your House

Your first dog may not immediately be enthused by the arrival of a new addition to the family. A second dog in the home can sometimes cause the first dog to become more possessive over toys, attention, and territory. This reaction can lead to behavior problems and conflicts between the dogs.

Helpful Tips

Adding Another Pet - Making the Introduction

Most pets react well to the introduction of a new pet into the family. In the case of a family dog or cat, most adapt quickly after an initial period of curiosity. How your dog or cat behaves in general often provides a clue as to how it will behave around a new dog or cat.

Introducing a Second Dog