Tips on how to introduce puppies to older dogs

Are you thinking of getting a puppy to add to your family?

Do you know which breed jells with another?

Pippa Hudson speaks to Animal Behaviour Consultants of South Africa practising member John Faul on methods of introducing a puppy to the older dog.

Faul says a dog who has had the house and family to himself may not welcome another dog in his “kennel” and may resent having to share his family’s attention.

Wolves put their human beings to shame when it comes to accepting their young into an existing pack.

— John Faul, Practising member – Animal Behaviour Consultants of South Africa
Bringing puppies into older dogs is a natural thing because they take care of their young and they do a good job.

— John Faul, Practising member – Animal Behaviour Consultants of South Africa
Animals never punish their young. They reprimand when it’s necessary but they will never use punishment as a means of teaching.

— John Faul, Practising member – Animal Behaviour Consultants of South Africa