Hmmm... I like #2 because of the stress issue. I never considered that before, when I did it with Nicki. I tried #1 when intorducing Nicki to my husband's dog, RB Sammie, and once I moved in full time with Nicki, we STILL had to have the separation time as if we'd never brought Nicki over.

I'm sure everything will be fine once the two get used to each other. If Sammi could learn to libe with Nicki, ANYTHING is possible! LOL!