Opposite to well-liked perception, most canine are dog-selective or dog-tolerant and not dog-social. And that’s OK! Canine shouldn’t be anticipated to love each canine they meet: Most people don’t like each human, both. Nicely-planned intros hold everybody secure and comfortable.
All the time keep away from impromptu on-leash greetings, particularly permitting canine to make a beeline for one another. This may be scary for a lot of canine, and so they can change into overwhelmed rapidly and change into defensively aggressive, particularly when unable to flee the confines of the leash
Earlier than you introduce two canine
If you happen to’re coping with an aggressive canine maintain off on intros till you may get an skilled reward-based coach on board. Additionally, some canine are tremendous excitable and bounce on each canine they meet; Sadly, this may be troublesome, too, if the opposite canine is calmer or doesn’t recognize the rudeness. Once more, search skilled assist for over-reactivity earlier than trying intros.
- Brush up on canine physique language.
- Select a impartial, safely enclosed location the place canine can work together off leash.
- Clear the world of toys or different objects which will trigger guarding points.
- Maintain treats useful however out of sight.
- Decrease/get rid of distractions.
- When intros contain puppies or senior canine use additional warning to forestall accidents from bigger or extra exuberant canine.
- No “gang greetings!” Canine ought to meet one another one-on-one to forestall bullying and/or overwhelming the canine and in addition to permit the handlers to pay shut consideration to the canine’ physique language always.
Comply with these steps to introduce canine to a different canine:
- Leash each canine at first and hold a secure distance, i.e., on reverse ends of the house. No retractable leashes. They are often harmful in sure conditions and stop correct dealing with.
- Rigorously gauge physique language as you slowly shut the hole. Solely proceed if each canine are exhibiting they’re on board.
- Look ahead to stress indicators and act rapidly earlier than issues escalate. Use treats to divert consideration and lure canine away from each other. Strive once more if canine are calm.
- If all is effectively, drop the leashes, however hold them on a bit in case it is advisable to act rapidly.
- Finish interplay instantly if crucial.
Don’t pressure it! In the event that they’re not quick mates it’s OK. Perhaps it’s not meant to be. All the time be your canine’s advocate, and if issues aren’t going effectively permit him the selection to decide out. First impressions go a good distance, so begin off on the precise paw to forestall points.
