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Some of my relatives are coming to stay for Christmas and my younger cousin is bringing his dog along. My 3 year old Lab has never lived with other dogs, he has had some limited contact (while on a lead). He has never attacked other dogs and is somewhat overly enthusiastic. We would like some advice on how to introduce the two dogs. If needs be, we are able to keep them seperate.

>>Some of my relatives are coming to stay for Christmas and my younger cousin is bringing his dog along. My 3 year old Lab has never lived with other dogs, he has had some limited contact (while on a lead). He has never attacked other dogs and is somewhat overly enthusiastic. We would like some advice on how to introduce the two dogs. If needs be, we are able to keep them seperate.
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It depends on the other dog, the sex of the dog, his or her behavior with other dogs, and also the dog-handling skill of the humans involved. It even depends on whether there will be any preschool kids in the home. I have a couple of related articles at the link below my signature.
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Kathy Diamond Davis, author, "Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Reach Others," 2nd edition, and the free Canine Behavior Series articles at http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=SRC&S=1&SourceID=47

Thanks for the links. I forgot to mention that the visitor is a mixed breed male, I think he's between small and medium size.

>>Thanks for the links. I forgot to mention that the visitor is a mixed breed male, I think he's between small and medium size.

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Both dogs being male is not a plus. Do you just have the one dog? The photo of the Eskie, is that your dog, too? The dynamics are different depending on all the dogs involved, much more complicated with 3 than with 2, with 4 than with 3, etc.
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Kathy Diamond Davis, author, "Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Reach Others," 2nd edition, and the free Canine Behavior Series articles at http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=SRC&S=1&SourceID=47

Hi.
I am new in this great forum.
I have two labs, the first one is Tobey-- an 8-month old choco lab which i have had since he was a puppy; the second one is Carlito--a 7-month yellow lab which i got three weeks ago.

I like to think that they get along well, Tobey having established dominance early on. I feed them same amount of food but separately. However, they lately engage in a rather rough play. At one time, Carlito sustained a small puncture on his muzzle.

How do I handle this?? Do I need to worry??

Many thanks.

>>Hi.
>>I am new in this great forum.
>>I have two labs, the first one is Tobey-- an 8-month old choco lab which i have had since he was a puppy; the second one is Carlito--a 7-month yellow lab which i got three weeks ago.
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>>I like to think that they get along well, Tobey having established dominance early on. I feed them same amount of food but separately. However, they lately engage in a rather rough play. At one time, Carlito sustained a small puncture on his muzzle.
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>>How do I handle this?? Do I need to worry??
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>>Many thanks.
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Any injuries are always a concern. They have a lot of control over how they use their teeth with other dogs, and generally will not injure by accident. Your dogs are very, very young, not even close to being adults. By the time they're grown, you could have a serious problem, but only an expert in person can properly assess the situation and advise you. Ask your vet to recommend one in your area.
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Kathy Diamond Davis, author, "Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Reach Others," 2nd edition, and the free Canine Behavior Series articles at http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=SRC&S=1&SourceID=47

Many thanks for ur reply.
I got my second dog from my vet himself. He said to just observe the boys and hope both will come to terms with who is dominant.
Thanks again,

edwin

I only have the one dog, that pic was added accidently.
This is my lab pictured below

>>I only have the one dog, that pic was added accidently.
>>This is my lab pictured below
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With both of them being males, I'd certainly be prepared for having to keep them apart every minute. I have an article about Visiting other Homes with Your Dog. Here's that link:

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=1996&S=1&SourceID=47
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Kathy Diamond Davis, author, "Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Reach Others," 2nd edition, and the free Canine Behavior Series articles at http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=SRC&S=1&SourceID=47

Yesterday was D-day, things seem to be going well enough. We are keeping them apart for the moment as the smaller dog is nervous. Cody (my lab) seems to want to play, he did let the other dog walk passed him.
Cody is not displaying any agression, merely interest. But as I said, we are keeping them seperate.