Combining acupressure with behavioral techniques can help the new dog and the existing pack adapt to and bond with one another. It can also help resident dogs accept the newcomer. It leads to a much shorter period of upheaval and a quicker return to peace in the home.
The new dog has lost his original pack (family); and must learn a new physical environment, food, water, people, and pack.
Offer an accupressure session to the most dominant dog since he will feel the most threatened and resistant to change in pack status.
If your animals could talk, what would they say?
By sharing our concerns and successes, we all benefit.
Animals live to serve us one way or another, so knowing how to take care of them is critical for our mutual well being.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Introducing a new pet to the home "pack".
Bringing a new adoptee home is stressful to the new animal and to the current residents. The goal is to minimize stress and avoid injury to everyone. Here are some suggestions:
- Select one dog to meet the new one so they can bond before you introduce the entire pack.
- Meet on neutral ground like a park.
- Create a safe barrier between the new dog and the pack so they become acquainted before meeting nose to nose.
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