How to make friends between dogs and dogs: let's look at a few examples

New pet

It’s easier for a beginner to adapt if he has his own toys

Usually the animal that already lives in a house or apartment considers itself the rightful owner of the territory, so it is best to introduce pets on the street. How to make friends between a cat and a dog in an apartment? Dogs can be on leashes, and cats can be in a carrier with a lattice door. The animals should be allowed to smell each other and immediately separated in different directions.

The easiest way is to make friends with dogs living in the yard by letting them out one at a time and giving the newcomer time to look around. In a limited apartment area, this is much more difficult to do and you will still have to lock animals in different rooms.

So, before you bring home a new family member, you need to prepare the necessary accessories for him, and it is advisable to take time off from work. Sometimes there is simply not enough time for these preparations, but in the event of a planned acquisition of an animal, you need to think about:

Where to lock up a new pet in case of obsessive attention from a pet.
How to make friends between a cat and a dog.
How to organize the first meeting.

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How to introduce a puppy to an aggressive dog

Hello. At the moment, I have a yard dog, a foundling (about 10 kg), living in my apartment. The dog (male) is very aggressive towards dogs, although he grew up with a Rottweiler. I really want to get a Rottweiler puppy now, but I’m also not going to give up the mongrel in good hands. In addition, there is still a cat living in the apartment. I am going to take the Rottweiler training seriously, but for most of the day the animal group will be left to its own devices. What do i do? Asya. Khripunova answers questions from KP readers : “Such a neighborhood can be dangerous for a small puppy , especially if your dog is aggressive. Therefore, you now need to work with your pet.

Before a new family member arrives, you must prove to your dog that you are more important than him. Since only the leader can bring a new pet into the pack. Your dog should know simple commands such as “no” , “sit”, “down”, “stay”, “come”, “near” and “place”. - Always be the first one in and out of any door. You must stop, go first and only then allow the dog to do so. — You need to be the first to go up and down the stairs. The dog should walk alongside or slightly behind. - Completely ignore your dog if he asks for food while you are eating. - Ignore your dog if it pesters you to play or wants to be petted. Tell her strictly “ugh” or “no” and don’t pay attention to her. The initiative should always come from you (the leader). If you yourself want to play with her or pet her, then call her after 1-2 minutes, praise her, play and pet her. — Be sure to prohibit lying on beds, chairs, etc. The leader lies on the hills. If difficulties do not frighten you, then it is best to take a puppy no older than 3 months. Adult dogs rarely attack or hurt puppies. When you bring your baby home, do not immediately introduce him to your pet, but lock him in the room. If your dog starts sniffing the door or you, don't scold him for it, but if he starts barking or growling, punish him right away. For the first 2-3 days, the dog and puppy should not see each other. Try to change their places more often, that is, lock the dog in the room where the puppy was sitting, and lock it in another place. This is necessary so that the dog and puppy get used to each other’s smell.

After 2-3 days, the pets can be introduced. Put a leash on the adult dog, fasten the collar and let the puppy , but do not hold the leash taut; it should sag, otherwise this may provoke aggression .

Observe the animals, and if they attempt aggression, immediately pull back and punish the dog. If everything is fine, then allow the animals to sniff and play together. If an adult dog shows aggression, then give her any command, for example, “Sit” and allow the puppy to sniff her.

Then let him sit for 10-15 minutes and take them to different rooms. Thus, try to have them interact 4-5 times a day.

When you see that the dog is not showing aggression and is interested in the puppy, then allow them to calmly sniff and play.

For the first 2-3 weeks, dogs should play and socialize only under your supervision.

How to make friends between a dog and a puppy

The baby needs a friend and protector

To introduce a dog who permanently lives in the house to a newly acquired puppy, you need to show it that this new creature also has the right to be a neighbor, and the owner is interested in ensuring that the baby is not offended. To do this, bring new bowls and a rug along with the newcomer - this will show the dog that the baby does not lay claim to her things.

Puppies carry the scent of their mother, so it is best to wash them with a neutral shampoo before introducing them. Most adult dogs are loyal to puppies and quickly lose interest in the new resident. If an adult animal displays threatening behavior, you need to strictly reprimand it and drive it back to its place.

While feeding the baby, you can give some of his food to the dog, which will greatly approve of such an offering, as it will see the positive side of the puppy living on its territory. It is important to feed animals from their bowls, without allowing your baby to try the dog's food.

The dog can also lie down on the puppy mat, this is allowed. The more pleasant moments she has with her new neighbor, the faster they will become friends.

To accustom animals to new residents you need to:
So that the owner has sufficient authority among his animals, he is the leader of the pack.
So that there are premises in which a new animal can be locked up.

Trained dogs: sports, service, companions.

If you are training a dog according to any applied or sports training course, then the communication of your trained (obedient) dog with “untrained blockheads” (and they are, in fact, most likely “obedient” not as a result of their training, but self-training or adaptation), will lead to the fact that your dog will copy all their “bad” habits and qualities from other dogs. After all, it is always easier to return to your native (natural behavior) than to maintain the acceptable (but unnatural) behavior of a dog in human society formed by training. Don’t flatter yourself, very soon you won’t recognize your trained dog! She will run to any dog or person she sees on the horizon and will stop obeying you!

Finally, my last argument for not walking your dog with other dogs. If you want to have a real companion, then you yourself, in turn, become a Companion for your dog, that is, a Big, Understandable for your pet, High-ranking (leader) “Dog”. And to do this, after completing a course of leadership-role training, create your own team, which will have all the signs of a surrogate flock: common resources, common interests and entertainment, an “in-house” ethical complex of behavior. Then your dog will not need other dogs, and you will learn to truly understand and satisfy the needs of your pet, giving him everything he needs for his full-fledged dog life!

How to make two male dogs friends

Males can live peacefully

It is possible to make friends with two adult male dogs, but not always, especially if both of them are dominant individuals with the makings of a leader. In this case, conflicts are inevitable until the dogs figure out which of them is stronger. The owner, as the leader of the pack, can intervene in fights, but both opponents must receive punishment. Feeling sorry for the offended person and scolding the offender is a sure way to continue conflicts.

The easiest way to introduce male dogs is on a walk or in classes, since both of them are on leashes, and the owner has the opportunity to immediately stop attempts at aggression. After a walk, the pet will be more calm about the entry of a new tenant into its area, but immediately after the dogs enter the house, they must be locked in different rooms and fed.

If fights do not stop because one male is physically stronger and the other is unable to accept it, then the dogs must be kept separately at all times. Such situations arise often, since it is very difficult for adult male dogs to make friends.

Other disadvantages of socializing your dog with other dogs.

Here are a few more considerations I suggest dog owners keep in mind.

Having learned to communicate with other dogs, your dog will run to “get acquainted” with any mongrel he sees on a walk, receiving from such communication not only mental pleasure, but also various skin parasites;
During dog weddings, your dog may run away and get lost (there are so many ads about lost dogs around!);
Your dog’s excessive sociability will make it difficult to train him (why should he learn something when life is already good?);
Much of the advice you may receive from “experienced” dog owners (who, in fact, only want to appear so) in such groups is completely ineffective, and others can cause irreparable harm to your relationship with your dog.

How to make friends with adult dogs

Adult dogs quickly make friends while walking

The situation is simpler when the new tenant turns out to be a dog of a different sex or the animals are introduced before mating. The bitch is usually much more scandalous, but the male, especially if he is a beginner, tries not to argue with her and sits gloomily in his place. The owner’s task: take the dogs out for walks and exercises together as often as possible, and, in the end, the bitch will change her anger to mercy.

It is not recommended to show signs of attention to a male dog in front of a female dog, in order to avoid jealousy. If the guest is a bitch, the male usually does not show aggression, being interested in the new dog and unceremoniously sniffing it. At the same time, the bitch may growl or leave, but very quickly gets accustomed to the new place and can even flirt with the male. Frequent walks at first will help the animals make friends faster.

Two adult bitches can be loyal to each other after the first meeting, or they can fight until they bleed every day. It all depends on the breed of dog and on individual mental qualities. Dominant individuals will always fight for leadership; in females this struggle takes on hypertrophied forms. If there are frequent fights, it will be necessary to constantly lock the dogs in different rooms.

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Let's look at a few examples

An adult dog and a puppy that appeared in the house

For adult dogs, there is a taboo by nature - puppies should not be offended. This is a genetically determined behavior, and, as a rule, there are no special problems in communication between an adult dog and a puppy. However, the owner's participation in establishing the right relationship is necessary.

What does it consist of:

When you bring the puppy into the house, put him down on the floor and let the adult dog sniff him thoroughly and attentively. Observe the dog’s reaction and do not allow it to actively act towards the puppy (trying to bite, start playing, bark or growl). This can frighten the puppy and affect his future relationship with the adult dog. Stop unwanted actions of the old-timer with a ban;
The owner's attention to both dogs should be distributed evenly. Excessive attention to the puppy can cause jealousy on the part of the adult dog or an attempt to somehow change the situation. As a result, the puppy may be perceived by the adult dog as a competitor for its well-being;
At first, feed the dogs separately, so, again, not to cause a feeling of competition and a desire to have a more tasty piece;
Monitor your puppy's behavior and do not allow him to exhibit obsessive behavior towards the adult dog that causes aggression or dissatisfaction. Isolate a playful and obsessive puppy for a while and calm it down;
Walks and activities together are good. During a walk, the puppy quickly and actively copies the behavior of an adult dog, which has a positive impact on its upbringing and acquisition of life experience. True, one condition is necessary: an adult dog must be properly raised and behave as you need, not her;
And one last thing. In any relationship between dogs, the main arbiter and educator remains the owner. Any of your actions and orders caused by improper relationships between dogs must be carried out impeccably - this is the key to a conflict-free and comfortable existence of a puppy (and later a young dog) with an older dog.

Two adult dogs, one of which is a beginner

The situation with two adult dogs is much more complicated, since each of them can claim primacy. There will be practically no problems when the dogs have been raised in the right way and they are not prone to conflictual showdowns. Practice shows that such couples are few.

What to do:

Introduce dogs outside before bringing one indoors. It is advisable to organize several meetings and carefully monitor how the dogs will interact. The street puts animals on an equal footing, but the appearance of a stranger on its territory can cause a serious complaint from an old-timer dog, which threatens to escalate into a fight;
Under no circumstances should dogs be allowed to dominate each other. Protect the weak dog and severely punish the fighter.
In the house, the master is the boss, and therefore only you can allow the dogs something and forbid something.
If the dog perceives you as an authoritative owner, there will be no problems with the appearance of a second dog in the house;
Show equal attention to the newcomer and the old-timer so as not to arouse feelings of jealousy and rivalry;
At first, feed the dogs separately;
Keeping dogs in different rooms or premises does not give the desired result from the point of view of establishing correct relationships between them, so try to observe the dogs’ communication as often as possible and make timely adjustments to their behavior;
You should not get a second dog if you are not completely sure of your influence on your pet. Only unquestioning submission of your pet will allow you to establish correct relationships with other animals in the house. There is no other way.

How to make friends between a cat and a dog

Dogs don't mind having a cat sleep next to them

Cats and dogs often conflict, but these conflicts are fleeting and fleeting. A dog is stronger than a cat, so the owner should always be on the side of the hissing pet. The dog should absolutely not be allowed to growl at the cat, chase it, or bark. The owner is the master of the pack, therefore he has the right to prohibit actions that are undesirable for him in order to make friends between the cat and the dog.

In the first few days, the cat will hide and hiss at the dog, then it will get used to it and become interested in it, approaching when the dog is sleeping. This is normal, and if the owner does not allow the dog to hurt the cat, then sooner or later they will become friends. You should never scold a cat, much less beat it in front of a dog - this will be a signal for reprisals.

The sequence of actions of the owner in case of accustoming a dog to a new pet is shown in more detail and clearly in the video. A recognized expert in the field of training tells how an owner should behave when trying to make friends with other animals.

Cats

If you are going to introduce your puppy to a cat that has not previously interacted with dogs, you will need maximum patience and caution.

The puppy should spend the first days in a separate room, just as when meeting a dog. When meeting in person, you should raise the puppy to the cat's eye level and let them sniff each other. If the cat is aggressive, the attempt will need to be repeated later. If she shows curiosity and goodwill, encourage her by stroking her and putting her in a friendly mood. Until the pets get used to each other, you should not leave them alone. And it is equally important not to let the puppy get into the cat’s bowl, especially if she is eating at that moment - cats know how to fend for themselves and will definitely defend their territory.

Conclusions:

If you have a dog of a known problematic psychotype (dominant or cowardly), then I categorically do not recommend communicating with other dogs for your dog;
If you have a dog for service , sport, or you want to have a reliable (obedient) companion - a companion in your hobbies, then you simply don’t need other dogs, since you become the same dog for him (maybe a little eccentric and strange, but still no less understandable and predictable). Don’t forget that dogs can also “humanize” us, just as we often “humanize” them.

But, of course, the main criterion for your choice should be, I repeat – a feeling of comfort!

And in order to move from words to action, we have made for you a video course LIROS , which will teach you how to create a team and form “ethical”, socially acceptable and conflict-free behavior in your dog in your family and society. That is, it will make your dog obedient in the broadest and most practical sense of the word!

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