[lailasmoms]

I have a new Chihuahua puppy and I have been putting off introducing her to my 4y/o Chow mix... does anyone have ANY experiences with introducing either breed. My chow mix is very aggressive but is wonderful with my 3 kids (5,6, and 9) and is outside for the day but inside at night and its getting difficult to keep them apart. My new baby is crated at night and rotated between the childrens rooms. Should I keep it this way for a while or try to introduce them. Im just scared that my chow will kill the chihuahua.

Thank you for any help.

Lailasmoms

[kaede1107]

try to introduce them with each other but be sure you are the one or you are there when you introduce them. if you think one of them is ready to attack it's a sign that it's not the right time to introduce them with each other.

[poodlehels]

hi,
i have an aggressive standard poodle which i have introduced two new dogs too in the last year, the way i did it was to walk the animals together without officially introducing them and then walk them back to my house together as a pack and then let them off the lead without fuss and trying not to worry.
it will not be plain sailing and there are bound to be a few grumbles but it will work out provided you are confident.
i understand this is difficult with such a fragile young dog
goodluck i wish you all the best.
x

[poodlehels]

pps
i wouldnt wait to long to introduce them whilst they are separated in the same house because no doubt your chow knows the puppy is around somewhere and you do not want to increase unnessary tension between the two.
the longer your chow can smell but not get to the chihuahua the more the animal will become frustrated

[K9Envy]

Definately the introduction should be outside on mutual territory, not the chows regular outside area but an outside area that is new to the both of them. It is good to have yourself and another adult, one to walk each dog separately from one another and then gradually get them closer to one another until they are as one with no tension. Hope that also helps a bit. Good luck.

[lil mutt]

do fun activities with them together... like walking or playing in the park.