My Husband and I are getting a new puppy...Im nervous about our other Husky who has never been around a puppy before but she is great with other dogs. What is a good way to introduce the new puppy to her?

Introduction is best in a neutral area. I was really worried brining home our second Husky and I let them meet outside before bringing her in the house. Once they were properly introduced and things calmed down, we brought her inside and they've been best friends every since

I always have my new fosters meet us someplace like a dog park or somplace where there is plenty of room. Usually immediately after meeting everyone and wearing them out a bit we walk together for about 20 minutes and usually we're ready to load up by that point. Then when we're home I put the dogs inside, the new dog outside with maybe 1 of my really good bombproof dogs.. Let them sniff everything out and slowly re-introduce the rest 1 by 1.

arooroomom wrote:

I always have my new fosters meet us someplace like a dog park or somplace where there is plenty of room. Usually immediately after meeting everyone and wearing them out a bit we walk together for about 20 minutes and usually we're ready to load up by that point. Then when we're home I put the dogs inside, the new dog outside with maybe 1 of my really good bombproof dogs.. Let them sniff everything out and slowly re-introduce the rest 1 by 1.

That would be great for an older dog/puppy. I wonder is the OP is talking about bringing in a 8-10 week old pup, because if that's the case the dog park would be unsafe for health reasons.

Hayden_69 wrote:

arooroomom wrote:

I always have my new fosters meet us someplace like a dog park or somplace where there is plenty of room. Usually immediately after meeting everyone and wearing them out a bit we walk together for about 20 minutes and usually we're ready to load up by that point. Then when we're home I put the dogs inside, the new dog outside with maybe 1 of my really good bombproof dogs.. Let them sniff everything out and slowly re-introduce the rest 1 by 1.

That would be great for an older dog/puppy. I wonder is the OP is talking about bringing in a 8-10 week old pup, because if that's the case the dog park would be unsafe for health reasons.

Yeah I assume they're talking about a puppy... It's still best to have them meet where there's plenty of room and not so much "pressure" to immediately and directly interact. That's essentially what I was getting at

arooroomom wrote:

Hayden_69 wrote:

arooroomom wrote:

I always have my new fosters meet us someplace like a dog park or somplace where there is plenty of room. Usually immediately after meeting everyone and wearing them out a bit we walk together for about 20 minutes and usually we're ready to load up by that point. Then when we're home I put the dogs inside, the new dog outside with maybe 1 of my really good bombproof dogs.. Let them sniff everything out and slowly re-introduce the rest 1 by 1.

That would be great for an older dog/puppy. I wonder is the OP is talking about bringing in a 8-10 week old pup, because if that's the case the dog park would be unsafe for health reasons.

Yeah I assume they're talking about a puppy... It's still best to have them meet where there's plenty of room and not so much "pressure" to immediately and directly interact. That's essentially what I was getting at

I've been curious about this for some time, but lot's of people say keep puppies out of dog parks, but what about like kid parks?

Keep puppies out of any place where disease is more frequent. Sometimes we can't help it...in which case I kep an acv dilute spray in the car with paper towel and wipe the feet off...at places like the vet

The puppy we are getting will be 6 weeks old.....and we dont have a dog park close to us....so would my backyard be ok or should i have someone meet us at a normal park with the other dog

Please be very careful when getting a 6 week old...

I would use my backyard after I put ACV down. But, if you are in Michigan chances are you will eb getting the snow storm...so it may not be necessary.

what is acv?

Huskies4ever23 wrote:

what is acv?

Apple Cider Vinegar.