Tips on Introducing a New Dog into the Family...

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Originally Posted by luvofallhorses

Keep him away from the cats for now would be my suggestion and keep him crated AWAY in another room from your cats and Lily when you cannot supervise. Remember to go slow, do not rush things or nobody will be happy. He is new to your enviroment and strange animals. Let him cool off for the night and get used to your place before you do any introductions. I would suggest introducing him to Lily first, the cats later. Have your mom hold Lily on leash and him on leash.

Also clip his crate door with a caribeaner when he is in it so no freak accidents happen. :) Good luck!

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Okie dokie! He's kind of already met everyone, sort of. But I can keep them separated before any more introducing. He's going to stay in my room tonight, Lily with my mom, and the cats roaming outside in the rest of the house.

Supervision at all times, unless pets are separated, is the key.;) Good luck!:)

How are things going?

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Originally Posted by luvofallhorses

How are things going?

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Well, they are all a little afraid of them. He hasn't really met the cats face-to-face yet as even from a distance they hiss at him and growl. Lily seems to be doing a tad bit better with him. She's growling less unless he gets up in her face.

We took them both on a walk today, he did REALLY well.

That's great to hear! If you keep him, you will probably want to take him on seperate walks for training.

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Originally Posted by Roxyluvsme13

Well, they are all a little afraid of them. He hasn't really met the cats face-to-face yet as even from a distance they hiss at him and growl. Lily seems to be doing a tad bit better with him. She's growling less unless he gets up in her face.

We took them both on a walk today, he did REALLY well.

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Really hope it works!

If your even seeing a little progress, I'd say it'll be okay. It took Molli months to accept Sammy. They usually get along and I think Sam and Molli secretely love each other, they just don't want anyone to know :p

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Originally Posted by luvofallhorses

That's great to hear! If you keep him, you will probably want to take him on seperate walks for training.

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Yeah, I will probably do that. He went on his own separate walk this evening, as Lily was tired, and he's a big ball of energy and needed another walk, lol.

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Originally Posted by dab_20

Really hope it works!

If your even seeing a little progress, I'd say it'll be okay. It took Molli months to accept Sammy. They usually get along and I think Sam and Molli secretely love each other, they just don't want anyone to know :p

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I think it's going to take a looong time, but I think I kind of forced him on the other pets a little faster than I should, so I'm trying to keep them separated now and keep the peace.

Haha, Molli and Sam in love :love: I'm glad you had a success story. That gives me hope!