otherwayup Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 I've had my eight year old ESS dog since 8 wks old and he's our first and only dog. Lives in the house, ground floor and on the floor only. Well behaved and obedient. When we first got him, I put him in a shut crate in the lounge at night for a while, then open crate, then plastic bed. He seemed perfectly happy with this and it all worked out well. Hopefully picking up another 8 wk old ESS dog pup in a couple of weeks, but have no idea how best to introduce him into the household. Do I keep them in separate rooms at night for a while? If in same room from start, do I put new pup in shut crate as before? Do I give puppy his own small open crate in same room? Any direct advice or a point in the right direction welcome. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 When we first introduced our puppy to our older dog (both ESS) - he spent the first night in her bed and they got on fine - I dont think you will have any problems at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 I would monitor and give an older dog some space if he wants it. 8 isn’t that young and may be a grumpy old man. Some other dogs at 8 may be full of beans and a pup at heart. Just monitor and see what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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