Probably bringing new puppy home Saturday

[Cynthia Whitfield]

Hi. I am planning to bring a new puppy, born July 17, home on Saturday. Simba is 13 months old and has mellowed quite a bit. They have the same fathers, but different mothers. Has anybody had experienced with teaching two boys to get along well when one is a young puppy and the other over a year old?
Thanks so much in advance. I am very excited.

Cynthia

[Carolyn Shusterman]

Best to take Simba with you to greet the new puppy on the puppy's territory.  The older dog feels less threatened this way.  Thank goodness our ALD are such loving dogs to other dogs and children that we don't have the kind of problems some other breeds have.  It is like bringing a new baby into the home though, be sure to include Simba first at treats, getting his leash on and attention.  Congrats on your new puppy.

[Ginny Nightingale]

This is a generalization--not ALL ALDs get along with other dogs or children--you can not generalize like that about any breed, especially one that has a mixture of several breeds--lots of people do have issues even though they have an ALD.

I have an ALD that loves his momma and "auntie" (my two other doodles) but not other dogs--he likes people though, thank goodness--even the little kind...

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Amen! I have a wonderful Doodle who definitely does not like all other dogs, despite much socialization when young. Every dog comes with his/her own personality. We brought Vern home when Fudge was about the same age as your Simba. We were just careful to watch play and mostly, let them work out differences, etc. You may be surprised at which dog becomes the boss. It is not always the first dog. Just make sure to love on your older dog as much as possible and give Simba time to work it all out.

[Judy, Meg & Polly Wolly Doodle]

I agree with taking Simba along and continuing with Simba first, it establishes the pecking order for them in the pack, we took our first along to pick up our second and they were cuddling before we ever made it back home.  They will sort it out together.

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

They will be fine, greeting somewhere neutral and then leave them be. They are both puppies and will work it out wonderfully together. Riley was 18 months when Boris came home. They love each other very much but Riley is very much the boss!

[Emily, Bentley, & Maserati]

I agree with Nicky! 

Congats on your new puppy!

[Mari Bezanson]

I think they will be best friends, but respect the older dog, and make sure they get the space and attention they deserve and are used to.  Can't wait to see some pics!

[Miss Ellie]

Congratulations on your newest addition...no advice as we are a one doodle family but wish you the best with a smooth transition for both Simba & your newest little bundle!

[Leslie, Yogi & Maci Bear]

We got Maci a couple of months ago when Yogi was 10 months old.  He is now 12 months old and she is 4 months old.

I can tell you that at 12-13 months they are still very much puppies.  Ours play non stop together, we never had to teach them to get along.  One is a girl and one is a boy.  They have same parents.  We took Yogi both when we picked Maci out and when we brought her home.  I think it was a good idea.

My husband and I have both really enjoyed having them both.  I'd say I might have felt a tiny overwhelmed for a day, but it's been pretty smooth sailing since.  They are learning from each other. (Both good and bad ;-)