Tag, you’re it! It is your turn to work on the curriculum and and exposure. I had 8 weeks now you have 8 weeks and together we can make these first 16 weeks great!
*Tip: Keep a plush toy nearby when meeting children to avoid accidental biting.
This is our guide to help you socialize your Golden Retriever or Goldendoodle puppy after you go home. This is an important continuation of our foundation of puppy curriculum. We are here to help you navigate socialization every step of the way. This is part of the forever commitment to every puppy and family that is part of Hawaii Goldens on Oahu.
- Remember: Keep "four off the floor" when taking your puppy out - do not let their paws touch the ground until they have stronger immune systems!
How to introduce a new puppy to your dog
Your dog might feel like a new puppy is taking over his space. So be sure to take the proper steps to introduce your pups so they can become BFFs.
Let your dog smell the puppy
Bring home something from your puppy, like a toy, blanket or bedding, and let your dog sniff it so he can familiarize himself with the puppy’s scent.
Find a neutral area
Let your puppy and dog meet for the first time in a neutral space, like on a walk side by side, or in a park. Your dog thinks of your house as his, so you don’t want him to act aggressively toward your puppy if he thinks his territory’s being threatened. Keep both dogs on leashes, and let them smell each other.
Go very slow, and it’s best to meet in a neutral place, such as a friend’s fenced-in backyard, if they hit it off (with loose body language, play bows and a back-and-forth play style with no winners or losers) and have a good play session, then you may proceed to walk home together.
You can try parallel walking, which is walking them on leashes side by side, to let them get to know each other, too. Keep both dogs on leashes, and walk one of your dogs and have a friend or family member walk the new puppy.
