how should I introduce a new dog to my old dog?

As the Pom is an adult, my advice to you is to introduce them off your property and then bring them both home together. Have separate areas set up for them, to begin with (recommend a crate for the new one), so you have somewhere to separate them when you are not there to watch what's going on, if necessary. It might be that your existing girl welcomes the new one with no trouble, but having this set up ahead of time would be a good idea. This isn't something you can force so allow for them to take time to get to know each other - and feeding them in separate areas might be better at first, as food can sometimes be a trigger (for a confrontation!).

Just know that occasionally bitches don't get along, which is why you must be there to supervise them to begin with, and separate them when you are not. Hope it all goes well!

1. Keep it friendly - It may be possible to introduce the dogs in a relaxed manner by just letting them sniff and play, as long as both are known to be friendly with other dogs.

2. Take it slow - If you are not sure how the dogs will react, start off cautiously by taking them for a walk together on neutral territory (e.g. a park, not your yard). When they show friendly behavior toward each other or begin to ignore each other, move the exercise to your back yard. Finally, allow the dogs to be together in your home.

3. Watch for signs - Be aware that wagging tails do not necessarily mean that dogs are happy to see each other. A straight up tail that wags stiffly is a dominant sign that may signal aggression. If one dog's tail is tucked down between its legs, that dog is afraid and nervous. This calls for a gradual, well-supervised approach to avoid making the dog even more fearful. If a dog's tail is horizontal and wagging in a relaxed fashion, it's all systems go!

4. The dominant dog will emerge - When the dogs eventually meet off-leash, one of them is going to need to establish dominance. This is a normal and necessary step in a dog-dog relationship, but sometimes the process can look and sound pretty scary. The dogs will maneuver around each other and may even scuffle to the point at which one dog ends up on his back, with the other dog standing over him. There may be some nipping and grabbing of the neck or throat. Try not to worry too much when this happens. It is normal for dogs to engage in such roughness. Once the dominant dog establishes himself, he probably will not feel the need to repeat these maneuvers.

5. Support the dominant dog - Once the dogs are together, make sure that you support one dog as dominant (this will probably be the resident dog). Show him that he is number one. He should be fed first, petted first, given attention first and given the favorite sleeping area. Do not expect the dogs to share. Sharing is not normal for most dogs. Feed the dogs separately (across the room) and do not give really delicious chew toys (rawhides, pig ears) at first. Once the hierarchy is secure, you will probably be able to give the dogs all the chew toys they want.

Introducing a new dog into the home can be a lot simpler when it is done correctly. Do not get upset when the resident dog tells the newcomer to "bug off." This is how the new dog learns the house rules. Eventually they should become fast friends.

If you are thinking of getting another dog - think about the related costs and make sure that you can afford it. Some people think it is just a matter of buying a little more food, but it is much more than that. Having a dog is a BIG responsibility and it can be very expensive. When you increase the number of dogs, you also increase your responsibilities and costs. At a minimum, a dog costs you between $600 to $1,000 or more each year. Costs increase if you board your dog or if your dog has medical problems - and as we all know, medical care can be very expensive.

Ask to meet up for a walk, somewhere you can let them of leash to play, but better away form either house so its not either dogs territory.

Then just leave them to see what they do, and even if they seem to be fighting, only stop them if you think they will really hurt each other.

You can't guarantee they will like each other, so don't expect to much.

Most dogs ive had need to have a play/fight to establish who is higher in the pack, but will get on fine after it.

When i say get on fine, playing with each other and not proper attacking one another, is a good outcome to start with.

Good luck, and don't panic or give up, if they don't get along like best pals at first.

they're going to substitute into pals ultimately dont issue. they'd in no way run around enjoying, although u would be conscious that if one is going out without the different one would wait by making use of the door or start to cry. Your 3 year previous may be jealous of the recent dogs for somewhat b4 this occurs however

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Great that you are preparing to socialise your girl. It is best to arrange for their first few meetings on neutral territory. Keep an eye on both dogs to ensure they are sending the right social signals during the first meeting. For example no prolonged eye contact, no stiff tail etc, dogstardaily.com is a great site for that sort of information. All the best.

Don't let Michael Vick do the ice breaking.

you need to stay some hours keeping both together in a place with some food you can look their reactions and slower they can be friends.