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How to Introduce Your Yorkshire Terrier to a New Pet

December 14, 2022

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If you're considering adding a Yorkshire Terrier to your home, congratulations! These little dogs are full of personality and make great companions. But before you bring your new pup home, there are a few things you should do to prepare your other dog for the new arrival. Here are seven tips to help you introduce your Yorkshire Terrier to another dog in your household:

1. Start With a Positive Association

Before you even bring your new Yorkshire Terrier home, start creating a positive association with the dog in your other dog's mind. This can be done by giving your dog treats or extra attention whenever you talk about the new dog, show them pictures of the dog, or even when you leave the house to go pick up the new dog.

2. Go Slowly

When you first introduce your new Yorkshire Terrier to your other dog, take things slowly. Allow them to sniff each other and get used to each other's smells before you try to do anything else. Once they seem comfortable with each other, you can start letting them interact more, but always go at their pace.

3. Be Prepared for Some Initial Excitement

It's normal for dogs to be excited when they first meet, so don't be alarmed if your dogs are bouncing around and barking when they first meet. This is usually just excitement and doesn't mean that they don't like each other.

4. Keep Mealtimes Separate

When you first introduce your dogs, it's best to keep mealtimes separate. This will help prevent any jealousy or fights over food. Once they've been living together for a while and seem to get along well, you can start feeding them together.

5. Burn Off Energy With Exercise

A tired dog is a happy dog, so make sure to give your dogs plenty of exercise. This will help
burn off any excess energy and make them more likely to be calm and relaxed around each
other.

6. Be Patient

It can take some time for dogs to become friends, so be patient. Don't force them to interact if they're not ready, and don't get frustrated if they have a few disagreements along the way. With time and patience, they will likely become the best of friends.

7. Seek Professional Help If Needed

If you’re having trouble getting your dogs to get along, or if you’re just feeling overwhelmed,
don’t hesitate to seek professional help. A certified professional dog trainer or behaviorist can
offer you customized advice and guidance to help you successfully introduce your Yorkshire
Terrier to another dog in your household.

Conclusion

If you’re thinking about introducing a Yorkshire Terrier to another dog in your household, there
are a few things you should keep in mind. First, ensure that both dogs are up to date on their
vaccinations. Second, it’s important to introduce the dogs gradually, starting with short,
supervised visits. Finally, be patient and give both dogs plenty of time to get used to each other.
With a little bit of effort, you should be able to successfully add a Yorkshire Terrier to your
family.

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