Moving back home and introducing dog to my parent's dogs!?

[Chrystal]

I'll be moving back home at the end of the month with my 6 year old pit/hound mix. For the most part Nikki is not aggressive, but does not like impolite dogs. A quick bark (no teeth), usually sends the message clearly to the other dog that she does not like what they are doing. If they continue she walks away or ignores them.

My mom has two cocker spaniel/poodle mixes that are 15 years old each and 1 pomeranian who is 6 years old too.

I've never introduced a dog into a new household already filled with dogs, and I want to make sure that I don't cause any problems or relay my own anxieties on them.

Once I get there, I will make sure to give Nikki a LONG walk to ware her ass out, so she'll have less energy.

But besides that, what are some tips and ideas on how to make this process less stressful for everyone involved, especially the older dogs.

Thanks!!

 

[jaberwocky]

to prevent territorial disputes all dog need to me on neutral ground. you might prepare for some disputes due to ranking in the pack.if your dog knows dog talk then most will be noise and show. i would not break it up unless it gets serious. by leaving the dogs settle there differences it will take less time for pack order to be settled. good luck

 

[Lorraine]

i would say take the dogs out and let them meet in a park so its not in there own house and see how they get on that way hope it goes well

 

[Lizzie]

Have all the dogs meet and sniff each other on neutral territory before taking your dog into your parents' home. Neutral territory is someplace your parents' dogs don't go, such as a park they never visit, and your dog has never been to. All dogs should be leashed.

This won't solve all your problems but it will help you get in the door better than just wearing your dog out with a long walk.