Intro to a bigger dog...?

[CliffG]

Hi all

This weekend we are taking Rafa to see one of the grown up dogs in the family, a rather large (overweight), 4 year old lab.

What's the best way to try and introduce Rafa to him - no doubt Rafa is going to want to play and the lab probably not!!!

 

[Maxsmomma]

When we took Max to meet his uncle Rocky ( a rottie), we just put Max on the floor and let them sniff each other. We had to keep a REALLY close eye on them though. Rocky was the best behaved dog I'd ever been around, but he was 11 years old and Max was a little too playful with him. He was boxing and jumping on Rocky. We were a little concerned that Rocky would accidentally hurt Max, but honestly I don't think having a big dog "correct" the puppy's behavior is necessarily a bad thing. Rocky yapped at Maxie a couple of times, but I think it taught my baby better manners

 

[catcrazy56]

I would play it by ear I assume you will be carrying Raffa in and see how the big dogs react to them most have been exposed to puppies in their lifetime and know what to expect

 

[ELubas]

Agree to watch and see how they do. Let them sniff and be sure both have a place to go if they want to get away-open fenced yard, really big room without a lot of furniture. If they want to play they will go to each other, if one does not want to it will back off and should have a place to go. I am sure it will go fine and, BTW, your baby is ABSOLUTELY beautiful!! What a face Good luck with your playdate and let us know how it goes