Later I asked her to gets some details about the dog, and I would consider it.
Buddy; aged 3, male, unaltered, loves soccer, not leash trained, never crated, cuddly family dog.
He seems to really like Cici, she isn’t so sure of him. If he gets too close to her face…she backs away nervously.
Cici does get a little jealous of Buddy. She will pout and stare at us as if saying “Well….when the hell does he go back home?”
Things are getting better! Yay!
I don’t think there will be any problems…Cici just needs to get used to living with another dog.
Buddy hadn’t had much experience on a leash…so its interesting to walk him. He is a muscular little bear! We have been on at least one walk a day so far…and he is getting better. He isn’t pulling as much.
Look at those muscular little drumsticks!
For the time being we are crating the dogs. It is for their safety. We want to make sure they can’t get into a tiff while we are gone.
We crated Cici when she was young…but Buddy hasn’t ever been crated. He doesn’t know what to think about it.
We crated Cici when she was young…but Buddy hasn’t ever been crated. He doesn’t know what to think about it.
On the corgi site I belong to someone send me this advice for two dogs. It was really good advice, and I thought I should share. : )
"Before the new dog arrives:
Prepare a crate area where he can find refuge and eat in peace.
A separate food dish, leash, collar
Restock 6 bottles of hydrogen peroxide, poop bags
Have a family meeting, get everyone on the same page, finalize house rules, both dogs should be treated equally and should not have special rights.
Practice how to break up a fight safely, your goal is first safety, then retrieve and quarantine. I like to use a can of pennies to startle, an oversize cushion as shield / barrier, lift dog with 4 feet in the air and put in separate rooms immediately. Keep calm at all times, no shouting, no words, no grabbing the collar, focus on retrieve and quarantine. When things have calmed down, regroup and think of an action plan.
On the day of the arrival
Walk the first dog extra long 2 hours before the new dog arrive, drain their energy. Meet the new dog 1-2 mile away from home in a neutral place. At first sight, no sniffing, no greeting, focus on walking one on each side. Walk them home together.
Outside your home
When you arrive outside, let them pee and poop, this is a great time to designate a spot. Keep them on leash and introduce the yard, let him smell every spot, let them take their time.
Enter your home
Human enter first, unleash first dog and let them in first. Keep the new dog on leash and introduce the home, letting him smell everyone room. Observe leg lifting behavior, discourage immediately, take him out to his spot. Introduce his water area, let him drink, most corgis don't fight over water. Once the house tour is over, take him back out for potty.
Family immersion
It is a great idea to tether the new dog to you, he will learn to follow you and adjust himself to you, a good length will allow him to lay down on his back, make sure the leash is not too long. It is okay for family members to take turns in tethering.
Feeding
Unless the new dog require Rx, feed him the same schedule as the first dog. Separate them, out of sight and interruption, let them eat in peace.
Treating
Always treat them in separate hands at the same time. Don't throw in mid air.
Sleeping
Keep the new dog in a crate for now, until he has proven reliable and trustworthy. [We have deemed this unnecessary due to their mellow temperaments]
While you're out
Keep the new dog in a crate for now, potty train him like a new pup.
Pack order
You may already have a pack order in mind, but most likely it will change with time, let them work it out, just like human family, there will be shouting matches.
Structure
Solidify your daily walk schedule, the new dog will need structure to learn what is expected of him, it will speed up his potty training.
I think having two dogs in the household makes me smile at least a dozen times a day, I always feel like a rock star coming home. Good luck and keep us updated!"
~A big thanks to Sam Tsang, and My Corgi.com~
For more information I recommend:
Cesar’s Way, Cesar Millan's website.
Dog Talk: Training Your Dog Through A Canine Point Of View, by John Ross.
Animals In Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior, Temple Grandin, and Catherine Johnson.
Resources for finding a dog:
Dog Town/ Best Friend Animal Society.
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