Learn The Experts Secrets That Are Proven To Reduce Your Pets Stress And Anxiety

In today’s day and age, it is common for two families to join together and become one (think the Brady Bunch). Or maybe you have recently become engaged to your significant other and you both own dogs. How do you cope with having two dogs under the same roof? They are both used to being the top dog and having their territory all to themselves. How do you help your two dogs get along with one another and live in peace?

Before the two of you (or more!) move in together, consider how your two dogs will get along. Talk to each other about each of your dogs’ temperaments. Are they friendly? Territorial? Skittish? Aggressive? Easily excited? These will all factor in to how your pets will respond to one another.

Your dogs’ breed most likely will also make a difference. If you own a small skittish dog, and your significant other owns a large friendly dog, you will need to come up with solutions that will help the two of them get along. The large friendly dog will most likely want to sniff and play with their new friend, while the skittish small dog will want to run and hide or snarl and nip in defense. Talking about things like this can sometimes seem unnecessary, but it truly is helpful to think things through before introducing your pets to one another.

Next: schedule play dates. Organize a time when you both can meet at the park or a walking trail with your dogs so they can meet before the big move in. This will allow them to become accustomed to the other as they spend more time together. Depending on how your dogs get along at the first date, schedule more outings. If they do not get along, gently hold one back and allow the other to sniff, and vice versa. Again, the more time they spend together, the more comfortable they should become.

Moving in to a new place is usually hectic and trying on the nerves. Though you will be busy, you must remember to think of your dogs. Let them both into the house or apartment so they can roam around and sniff their new abode. For a dog, it is one thing having to adjust to a new dog; adjusting to a new living space at the same time can be difficult. It is helpful to have a crate for each dog. If they get too rowdy or territorial, put them in time out. Watch them closely. Know when to let them play or bicker, and know when they need to be separated. Sometimes dogs simply need to work out their issues on their own.

Getting married or moving in with someone is an exciting time. However, if you both own dogs, it can be a trying experience on everyone’s end. Make time for your dogs’ to meet and interact before they are forced to live together. Allow them to check out their new living space as soon as possible, and keep a close eye on them for the first couple of days or weeks after the move.