That's the important thing. You can do all of the research in the world, but when it comes down to it, it is the "intangible" qualities that really matter when making your selection.
As for him and Jake, Jake lives up the street. I will start bringing him things with the puppys' scent on it, so he becomes familiar with the scent. Then he and Jake will meet at a neutral location so he doesn't feel he's taking Jakes territory at my house. Then they'll start getting super
That's a great game plan. I still must stress, though, be sure to give Jake plenty of "alone" time after the new guy moves in. It's funny, people give the same advice for bringing newborns into a house when another child is present.
As for him and Jake, Jake lives up the street. I will start bringing him things with the puppys' scent on it, so he becomes familiar with the scent. Then he and Jake will meet at a neutral location so he doesn't feel he's taking Jakes territory at my house. Then they'll start getting super
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Continuation of the last line, I didn't know I posted it incomplete:
Then they'll start having supervised visits and get to know each other, I'll teach Jake to be gentle with him, no horseplay because he can get hurt. Jake plays with the neighbors tiny poodle, he's very gentle with him.