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

[Roxyluvsme13]

So, our houseguest is here.

He came into the house, the cats were locked up in a bedroom, let him sniff around and get used to things. Lily was out, she kind of freaked out because of his exuberance, but that's normal for her. He was excited, but things calmed down.

Okay, put the dog in his crate, let the cats out to investigate.

He got really excited and kind of growled/barked at them and they hissed and are being very avoiding of the living room where his crate is now.

I thought that might have been a good way to handle things and introductions for now, but I'm not so sure now.

Any ideas on how to get the cats to relax some and help control the dog's excitement?

[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!

[Roxyluvsme13]

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!

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.

[chocolatepuppy]

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

[luvofallhorses]

How are things going?

[Roxyluvsme13]

How are things going?

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.

[luvofallhorses]

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

[dab_20]

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.

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