Can I get a new puppy if I currently own a skye terrier?
We would like to get another puppy and currently own a skye terrier. Of course we would give our current dog the same amount of attention as the new puppy so he doesn’t feel like he’s being replaced. Is this possible or will he become hostile towards the puppy?
My dog is the friendliest dog I know. I have never seen him harm another dog besides the time when he was defending me from our neighbors dog who was growling and snapping at me. Another time our good friends brought their dog to our house and Duffy was very hostile towards it. But, my other neighbor’s dog came over to our house and came inside and Duffy was quite friendly. It’s hard to expect what he will do.
It truthfully all depends on how you handle the situation.
First, make sure they are slowly introduced to each other. It is best to introduec them in a neutral territory. So, take your dog out of the home to introduce them.
Then, make sure that you reinforce the dominance of you skye terrier. Make sure that you always greet him first, feed him first, and praise him when he is tolerant of the pup.
In this way, you will reinforce to the puppy that he is the “new” member of the pack and should respect your skye terrier.
Also, make sure that you are around to supervise play time between the two until you are completely confident that they will get along.
Good luck!
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