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Posted 10/31/2009 6:23:05 AM
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I am getting a border collie female puppy for my partner. Problem is I have a 6 year old huskey that was abused when she was younger. She is a very well behaved dog and can get aggresive towards bigger dogs on her turf. I want my dog to get along with the puppy. If she doesn't we have will keep the dog at my partners house. But for the moment I need advice how do I introduce sasha my 6 year old huskey to the puppy ?
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Posted 10/31/2009 8:44:46 AM


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I would do it slowly, do not introduce them in the house, do it at a neutral location, why?
Territory, the husky claimed the apartment/ house hers.
So, do it slowly, let them see each other from a distance, then start walking together,just like you are going for a walk, then everynowandthen let them slowly sniff each other and see how it goes.
Do not expect it to be all rosy and harmonious , it wont be , so with that in mind, take it slow.
It might take days for them to get a along, but , the puppy should submiss to the adult dog.
The adult will make sure of that.


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Posted 11/2/2009 7:02:47 AM
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First off, stop thinking of your Husky as "abused".  Your dog doesn't live in the past and neither should you.  By labeling the dog "abused" you are more likely to make excuses for certain behaviors which may hinder success.  JMHE. 

Huskies are great "pack" dogs but not always great with puppies particularly of other breeds.  And they are very prey oriented as well as primal in their behavior.  They love to play, and they play very rough...wrestle/bite and make noise. 

Border Collies are not great "dog park" dogs meaning they don't play well with others.  They are the organizers of the dog world and very much "control freaks".  Keep this in mind as you'll need to select a BC puppy with a high level of pack drive and perhaps a lower level of prey drive and dominance in order to achieve a successful relationship between the two dogs.  Border Collies and Huskies play very differently from each other which may drive them both crazy as well.  (I have experience living with both breeds at the same time)

Also, owners try to interfere way more than they should.  A 7-9 week old BC puppy won't be able to walk long on a leash if the breeder even taught it to walk on a leash.  But the best thing to do is simply put the two dogs together in a neutral environment with a nonchalant attitude.  Both on leash if possible and take a walk.  Do not have them watch each other at a distance and slowly put them together!  This can further incite excitement and drive and create some tension when they finally meet.  Instead approach at an angle so they meet side to side.  Or allow the the Siberian to approach the BC first.  Keep the Sibe on a leash, but try not to restrain it.  (hopefully it's been trained not to pull on the leash)  But the best thing IMO is to get them both engaged in an activity other than each other.  Then take them home.  Always supervise in the beginning simply due to the size difference.  But try not to interfere.  Siberians are great communicators with other dogs (as are Border Collies).  They will work it out between them.  However be aware that it won't always be the Husky who's in control!  When that Border Collie grows up he/she may well take over as leader.  That's not something we can determine in advance nor something we should try to determine!  :-)   Alot of people think the first dog should remain the "leader" but trying to maintain that position if it's not the natural position of that dog is what can cause problems in the future. 

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Posted 11/2/2009 10:34:55 AM
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Hi!  I agree with everything you say.  Meeting face to face isn't the proper way to introduce dogs.  The side by side method is best.  Most problems can be solved with "the walk" as Ceasar says.  The only thing i would add is to take the Huskey each of the dogs for a longs walk seperately before introducing them.  A tired dog is a more compliant dog.

And by the way - I have taught my dog to walk on a treadmill, and what a great help it has been.  Great on rainy days, and since I have an arthritic hip and cannot walk for a hour at a time, I find it a great suppliment to energy draining - even though I still walk my dog every day, he is a happier dog when he's a tired dog.

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