Whether you have a new puppy or rescued an older dog, having a new pet enter your space can be difficult for both parties.
The first thing to do is to grab an item, like a blanket, that smells like the puppy, and allow the dogs to familiarize themselves to the scent. Then it's time for the first introduction, which is ...
What they don't realize is there's a much more gentle, more effective way to go about it ... make sure to end on a positive ...
Will Atherton is an expert dog trainer who has worked with hundreds of breeds - there's one he has sworn to never own again ...