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rachelstothoff · 12-24-2011, 10:16 AM

I was wondering how long to wait before introducing a new puppy to other dogs in the family that will not be living together! i want to get my pup socialized well but not before she's ready. my moms 1 year old dog and up to date on all shots, including rabies.

thanks for any imput!

Maximo · 12-24-2011, 12:47 PM

Someone may correct me, but I would say right away, as long as your puppy has had all of the puppy shots. The earlier you start to socialize, the better.

rachelstothoff · 12-24-2011, 12:52 PM

thank you for your reply
yes that makes sense, my pup will not have had all of her shots until she is 16 weeks old (rabies), she will be 12 when i want to introduce her to other dogs

Britster · 12-24-2011, 05:57 PM

Jackson was 9 weeks old when introduced to my moms 4 year old cockapoo, Carmen, and my dads 2 year old JRT mix. I lived with my mom so he had to be around Carmen and we spent an equal amount of time at my dads house. So he was around them from the time he came home! I think it's fine so long as the other dog has it's shots/etc.

I wouldn't do dog parks and pet stores for a few weeks after shots though. But I've always allowed pups (family dogs, etc) to go outside in our yard right away.

beecee · 12-24-2011, 07:58 PM

I walked in the house and put the puppy right away with Chichi. He is such a good dog I knew he'd be fine.

SWHouston · 12-24-2011, 09:26 PM

I had My Female Becca out to PetSmart when she was only 3 months old. I kept her in a Shopping Cart until she had all her shots, then down on a Harness/Leash.
I think getting them out to at least "see" things as I did, or carry them in your arm, just anything to get the socialization process started ASAP.
I didn't do that with My Male Sneakers, and there is a VAST difference in how they meet and greet others...people included. Becca..friendly, Sneakers...not at all !

rachelstothoff · 12-24-2011, 09:36 PM

okay great!! thank you all for all of your responses! my Mia will definitely be meeting my moms dogs right away!

novemberstorms · 12-25-2011, 02:33 AM

I agree, the sooner the better! Take lots of pics, that puppy stage doesn't last long!

AbbyMax · 12-26-2011, 08:16 AM

If you know the dog and they are up to date on shots, right away is best. I would wait to go to any public doggie parks or petsmart until your baby has had her puppy shots.

MikaTallulah · 12-26-2011, 07:07 PM

I would introduce your new pup to other dogs for socialization quickly but only if the other dogs re fully vaccinated until your baby is vaccinated.

12-24-2011, 10:16 AM	#1
rachelstothoff YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: United States Posts: 7	how long before introducing to other dogs I was wondering how long to wait before introducing a new puppy to other dogs in the family that will not be living together! i want to get my pup socialized well but not before she's ready. my moms 1 year old dog and up to date on all shots, including rabies. thanks for any imput!

12-24-2011, 12:47 PM	#2
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,045	Someone may correct me, but I would say right away, as long as your puppy has had all of the puppy shots. The earlier you start to socialize, the better. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

12-24-2011, 05:57 PM	#4
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	Jackson was 9 weeks old when introduced to my moms 4 year old cockapoo, Carmen, and my dads 2 year old JRT mix. I lived with my mom so he had to be around Carmen and we spent an equal amount of time at my dads house. So he was around them from the time he came home! I think it's fine so long as the other dog has it's shots/etc. I wouldn't do dog parks and pet stores for a few weeks after shots though. But I've always allowed pups (family dogs, etc) to go outside in our yard right away. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

12-24-2011, 07:58 PM	#5
beecee Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Phoenix Posts: 626	I walked in the house and put the puppy right away with Chichi. He is such a good dog I knew he'd be fine. __________________ Nikita - - ChiChi - Jimmy - - My Yelp Profile Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace. -Buddha

12-24-2011, 09:26 PM	#6
SWHouston YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Houston, Tx. U.S.A. Posts: 1,537 Blog Entries: 1	I had My Female Becca out to PetSmart when she was only 3 months old. I kept her in a Shopping Cart until she had all her shots, then down on a Harness/Leash. I think getting them out to at least "see" things as I did, or carry them in your arm, just anything to get the socialization process started ASAP. I didn't do that with My Male Sneakers, and there is a VAST difference in how they meet and greet others...people included. Becca..friendly, Sneakers...not at all ! __________________ Dogs know that you love them, weather you own them or not Mbrs of YT Teapot Club: SNEAKERS since Apr 2011, Ichabod SOON ! RIP my darling Becca. Last edited by SWHouston; 12-24-2011 at 09:30 PM.

12-24-2011, 12:52 PM	#3
rachelstothoff YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: United States Posts: 7	thank you for your reply yes that makes sense, my pup will not have had all of her shots until she is 16 weeks old (rabies), she will be 12 when i want to introduce her to other dogs

12-24-2011, 09:36 PM	#7
rachelstothoff YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: United States Posts: 7	okay great!! thank you all for all of your responses! my Mia will definitely be meeting my moms dogs right away!

12-25-2011, 02:33 AM	#8
novemberstorms Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 152	I agree, the sooner the better! Take lots of pics, that puppy stage doesn't last long! __________________ Janelle survivor, Rocco, Marlee Grace, and Thor Loves those puppy kisses!

12-26-2011, 08:16 AM	#9
AbbyMax Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Arizona, USA Posts: 481	If you know the dog and they are up to date on shots, right away is best. I would wait to go to any public doggie parks or petsmart until your baby has had her puppy shots.

12-26-2011, 07:07 PM	#10
MikaTallulah YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 1,812	I would introduce your new pup to other dogs for socialization quickly but only if the other dogs re fully vaccinated until your baby is vaccinated. __________________ Beware of Nestle Purina Cozy (4/06), Roxy & Zoey (2/08), Lucy (4/09); Buddy 4/09- Rescued 12/11); Mika ('98) & Tallulah ('00) RIP Harley 4/2009; Lucky 11/2010; Zoey 4/2012