YAY! I just got a phone call to confirm that we're getting a second Shiba!!!!!!!!!!! I am so happy and can't wait to share this great news to everyone. Saku's going to have a sister!
Many questions running through my mind and any help from experienced shiba owner or people who have two shiba, please share your ideas!
1. How do I properly introduce a second shiba to her new home and to our existing shiba?
I learn that I should introduce them in a neutral ground e.g a park and supervise their play and interaction. But how about meal time? should I feed them separately? should I let them sleep in the same room in different crates? how do I assure the new dog is comfortable and not feeling stress from the presence of another dog and how do I make sure Saku is not jealous of another dog?
Should I slowly introduce the new dog to the entire house so she learns to respect our rules? Sorry for many questions, but I never have two dogs before.
2. The new dog is going to come in the airplane. Does anyone have any experience shipping a dog via air? Animal Rescue Flight or Pilot N paws?
A little background about my current dog Saku. Saku is 8 month old (male/red). He is very friendly to people even more friendly to strangers to the point I feel he has the urge to please everyone (don't know where he got that from). He has never shown any aggression or dominance to other dogs before (in dog park and in obedient class). Most of time, he just wants to play with another dog; hence, I think it's great to have another dog.
According to the new dog's owner, the new shiba is 9 month old (female/red sesame). Her human describes her as very friendly to people and to all dogs. They have to adopt her out because their current shiba (4 yr/male) is not accepting her.
I really want her to feel belong and loved in her new home and want to make sure the two dogs get along. so any advice will be greatly appreciated!
Many questions running through my mind and any help from experienced shiba owner or people who have two shiba, please share your ideas!
1. How do I properly introduce a second shiba to her new home and to our existing shiba?
I learn that I should introduce them in a neutral ground e.g a park and supervise their play and interaction. But how about meal time? should I feed them separately? should I let them sleep in the same room in different crates? how do I assure the new dog is comfortable and not feeling stress from the presence of another dog and how do I make sure Saku is not jealous of another dog?
Should I slowly introduce the new dog to the entire house so she learns to respect our rules? Sorry for many questions, but I never have two dogs before.
2. The new dog is going to come in the airplane. Does anyone have any experience shipping a dog via air? Animal Rescue Flight or Pilot N paws?
A little background about my current dog Saku. Saku is 8 month old (male/red). He is very friendly to people even more friendly to strangers to the point I feel he has the urge to please everyone (don't know where he got that from). He has never shown any aggression or dominance to other dogs before (in dog park and in obedient class). Most of time, he just wants to play with another dog; hence, I think it's great to have another dog.
According to the new dog's owner, the new shiba is 9 month old (female/red sesame). Her human describes her as very friendly to people and to all dogs. They have to adopt her out because their current shiba (4 yr/male) is not accepting her.
I really want her to feel belong and loved in her new home and want to make sure the two dogs get along. so any advice will be greatly appreciated!