To much to soon?

[new2newengland]

I posted last week asking for advice on how to introduce our new dog with our currant dog. You all gave great advice that we plan to follow.

My question now is how much and how fast (or slowly) do we introduce our new dog to our house. She is being transported to us from her foster home in TN. She will arrive early in the a.m. after an all day/night drive. I am sure she will be very scared. Should we bring her home and put her in a part of the house away from our other dog and give her some time to relax, maybe sleep and get some time with us before we do our introduction walk with our other dog?

Any advice is appreciated!!! Thank you

[kellbell191]

I would introduce them outside first, then let her get settled with her crate, her bed, etc. You can play it by ear.

[darkling_glory]

Yes, walk them TOGETHER first (but don't be worried if they don't feel like sniffing or playing with one another).

Then bring each dog to their designated spot one at a time. Your new dog should have a safe space where she can't see the current dog.