Well, Lucy is mine! They agreed to keep her until Friday after I get off work (since she lives in their kitchen) and I get next week off work to get her somewhat acclimated to us... YAY!

My plan is to go and meet her again (I went Wednesday and walked and ran her), put a harness on her (walking her with a slip lead makes her cough), and stop in town to walk her in the park for a short before bringing her home.

Then, I want to secure her lead outside, bring Hambone out, and walk him around away from her but so that he knows she is on the property and it is OKAY that she is. He is territorial and I don't want him to feel he needs to charge her and run her off the property. Of course, no meeting up close unless you think he should?

Then, secure him in the house, bring Lucy in and then what? Walk her around the living room and let her smell? Check out her crate? I am new to crate training and having a dog (Hambone) who won't allow another dog on the property.

I do have a schedule somewhat worked out on paper on when she goes out, for walks, runs, potty, etc. And, I worked out a rotation so Hambone won't meet her without her being in her crate.

Am I doing this right?

I am excited! She is an independent little cuss and I can't wait!

Awesome! It must be nice to have a second addition. Hope everything works out great with your new dog.

http://leerburg.com/pdf/introducingdogs.pdf

Congratulations!!!

You must be happy and excited.

I get excited every time I acquire an addition. Dogs are so individual!

Congratulations - love that you too adopted - I just did and equipped myself with several of Ed's DVD's - and after having had dogs all my life - I wish I would have had that information a long time ago. The DVD on pack structure is awesome!

Wishing you and your pack all the best!!

Jo, that's so great!

Your plan sounds good to me.

When I brought Neb home, I let him explore before going in the crate, and then I let Luc and Teagan hang out and check him out if they wanted. But that's a bit different b/c it's a puppy coming in. Your plan sounds good - I'm trying to think of what I would do from the perspective of bringing an adult in with Teagan here (I honestly don't remember what I did when I adopted her other than that I didn't get a crate to the next day so she stayed in the washroom the first night, which sucked), and I think I'd stick pretty similar to what you've planned. You'll be able to watch Hambone's reactions too, of course, and see what his comfort level is like.

Thank you ladies!

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http://leerburg.com/pdf/introducingdogs.pdf

Connie, Have it read and re-read, saved on computer at home and work, and will re-read at work when I get lunch...and take notes. I have paid attention to several of your posts on this site (as well as the other knowledgeable members, too numerous to mention), and this is one of the ebooks I have not only saved and read several times, but have recommended to others.

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Congratulations - love that you too adopted - I just did and equipped myself with several of Ed's DVD's - ...The DVD on pack structure is awesome!

Waltraud, I sent the check Tuesday morning for this DVD! I am glad to hear it is awesome from the perspective of a new adopter to Ed's methods! I've been following your thread. :smile:

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Your plan sounds good - I'm trying to think of what I would do from the perspective of bringing an adult in with Teagan here... and I think I'd stick pretty similar to what you've planned. You'll be able to watch Hambone's reactions too, of course, and see what his comfort level is like.

Thanks Jennifer! I trust your judgement of my plan. If you think of a weak link in it later, please PM me and let me know.

Lucy is solid and ignores other dogs and Hambone has come such a long way, I want this to be good, non-confrontational, and yet, let them know I am in charge.

Oh, and Hambone will be on a lead in the house while Lucy is in her crate for the first few days, at least until he ignores her or shows through his body language that he is comfortable with her crated in the house.

I would do it slightly differently.

I'm reading that Hambone, your existing dog, is territorial and will likely not take kindly to a strange dog in his house.

You know your dog best, so you may decide to swap which dog is initially crated.

Another way to consider it: I would do as you are suggesting outside (have Lucy there and walk Hambone at a distance) but THEN I would NOT bring Hambone in. I would leave him out (in his kennel if you have one, otherwise tied up). Then bring Lucy in the house and let her explore her area and crate (this way while she is exploring the first time, Hambone is not going bonkers in his crate at her. That would not be fair to ether dog).

After about 15-20 minutes, crate Lucy and bring Hambone in (on lead). He will then see that SHE is in the crate and HE is the one that is loose (which is better since technically it is HIS house). Do NOT allow Hambone to bother her in the crate. He can sniff for 2 seconds and then he has to move on. Allow him to sniff where she has walked, then distract him with a goodie chew toy. (such as stuffed Kong). Lots of praise for both dogs.

After he has settled (an hour, or whatever you feel is right) then you can crate Hambone and bring Lucy out on her leash.

That is just how I do things when I have a new dog. Just think about both ways in regards to how you know Hambone and this new dog. Good luck, I'm sure everything will be just fine. Ed's Introducing Dogs program is great.

Angela,

Your suggestion makes much sense. I see the wisdom in it and, after playing both scenarios in my mind--both the good and the bad possible results-- I believe it would work out much better the way you suggested. Crating him in his house to bring in a strange dog would get his ire up. Leaving him outside and then bringing him in to a crated dog would make him search for her, but not get bent.

THANKS!