Introducing a Second doodle to your family

[Jennifer and Jack]

I was wondering if anyone had some advice about the best way to introduce a second doodle into your family. My little Jack is going to have a sister in the next few months and I know the way that you introduce them is key.

 

I would love to hear stories of things that you did that worked and that didn't work. I want them to be the best of friends without any competition between them. I do not want Jack to be jealous of the new puppy. Of course, I would like as smooth as a transition as possible.

 

Thank you so much for your help.

[Lindsey, Lee, Whopper and Simba]

Check out the multiple doodles group. This has been a topic quite frequently and you will find lots of information there.  We introduced our two on neutral ground and from the start have just allowed them to work things out.  Initially Whopper (our older doodle) was treated to everything first.  First to get her leash on, first to be fed, first we greeted when coming in, etc.  Doodles have a funny way of bonding and establishing their relationship. 

[Adina P]

Honestly, I think there is no 'magic' to a 'right' way. If your dog is generally amiable with other dogs...the best way to introduce a new pup is to just do it...however it works for you. I prefer to let the new pup sniff around my yard first to get an idea of who lives there and pee/poo and then I unleash my hounds :) I've never had a problem doing this and I've had friends who have shown up in my yard with 'surprise' dogs my dogs had never met.

[Suzann, Rosey & Bandit]

I don't know if there is a methodology too it.  We just took Rosey with us to breeder and made them ride in the back together on the way home. Once we got home Bandit never looked back started playing with all the toygs and Rosey just chewed on him!! LOL!

 

Good luck!! Two is so fun!!

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

We took our chihuahua with us to pick up Peri.  Ooooh he was pissed but they are best friends now!  It works out :)

[Jennifer and Jack]

Thank you.. I signed up for the membership. Our second baby, but first girl is expected to arrive at our home the first week in June!!!!!

[Adina P]

Congratulations! I think you'll do fine now matter how you choose to introduce them.  Also whether or not there is any competitiveness or jealousy on Jack's part will probably not be at all influenced by the method of introduction.  And with time they should get along fine if they don't get along fine right away.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

I worried so much about this because our oldest dog, Fudge, likes to play hard and I just did not know how she would be with a puppy. When I came home with Vern, she came out of the bedroom and started barking and Vern made sounds I never heard a puppy make. He was terrified, peed all over, and I thought I had made the biggest mistake of my life. He tried to hide and was just terrified. Well, we loaded them up into the car and drove my friend home and by the end of the ride they were fine. That night, Vern was jumping on top of Fudge and it was smooth sailing after that first moment. For the most part, I allow them to work it out between them, and they are now best friends. Good luck!

[Kate MacKenzy]

I was also very concerned after I had not had a good experience 20 years ago with introducing a new dog to the household   that did not work out.

 

This time round I decided to take my existing doodle to day care for the day, he also stayed overnight, while I went to collect the new doodle.

I brought the new doodle home that night and we had the night together so he could take his time to sniff out the house and the yard and get comfortable with me. The next day I took the new doodle to the daycare and the two of them had the whole day together along with all the other dogs. The owners of the daycare put them together in a pen for about two hours before I collected them both and brought them home together. My orginal doodle was delighted, he thought he was bringing his new friend home with him and so I didnt see any sense of him feeling he or his space had been threatened.

They've been best pals ever since. They met on neutral territory and as they're both male, I was pleased it proved a successful transition.