| Conisider Getting An Older Dog a Puppy Companion |
Oct 19, 2006 |
|  | | | Puppy Pal | October 19, 2006 |
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If you're considering getting your older dog a puppy companion, follow this advice.
Select a puppy that will match your current dog's temperament and play abilities. One that has been exposed to adult dogs may be better at reading your dog's moods. Have the puppy examined for transmissible disease before introducing him to your older dog. And for the first meeting, choose neutral territory -- not your home -- with both dogs on leashes. When the puppy is introduced to the house, provide a time-out zone where your dog can get away if he wants. And step in if the young one is overwhelming your older pooch. |
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