Ep 141 The Truth About Introducing a Puppy to Your Multi-Dog Home: High Expectations, Big Stress!
About this episode
This episode discusses the challenges and strategies for introducing a new puppy to a home with existing dogs, emphasizing the importance of managing expectations and stress.
Are you bringing home a new puppy but are worried about how your older dog might react? Whether you’re feeling the pressure for them to be instant best friends or assuming that non-stop, high-energy play is the sign of a successful bond, in this episode, we’re uncovering why these overexcited relationships aren’t all they're cracked up to be. We’ll break down why rushing the process can cause unnecessary stress (for you and your dogs), and explore a few of our top tips for launching first mee...
People in this episode
Host: Dr Tom Mitchell
Topics covered
- puppy introduction
- multi-dog home
- dog behavior
- stress management
- dog training
Keywords
- puppy
- multi-dog home
- dog training
- stress
- dog behavior
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