The Art of Introducing Dogs by Louise Ginman

dog to the puppy Introduce for 30 - 60 mins
Day 2
Take your dog to the puppy Introduce for 45–90 mins
Day 3
Take your dog to the puppy Introduce for 60–120 mins
Day 4
Take your dog to the puppy Introduce for 60 mins If travelling home by car - Play calming music, spray ADAPTIL in the car, and keep dogs separated
AT HOME
Start in front yard — wait till both rest Move to back yard for 2 to 3 hours or until relaxed Move indoors of house — frequently move to yard to reduce any tension Play calming music and use ADAPTIL diffuser and spray daily Implement the home alone program when dogs are sufficiently bonded
    ii) Introducing adults or juvenile dogs — On lead
    Assistant…………………………….
    Location …………………………….
    Aim for: loose leads, relaxed bodies, focussed on you, dogs taking treats, calm, mild interest in other dog before moving to the next step or before decreasing the distance.
    Be aware of: tension on leads or in bodies/mouths, failure to take treats or appearing unfocussed or overly interested in other dog.
     
Time/date
Action — On lead Introduction
Done
2 - 4 weeks before
Remove and wash all toys at home if new dog is coming home at the end of the introductions
Play calming music
Set up baby gates
2 weeks before
Use Rescue Remedy/ flower essences in water or in food
Use ADAPTIL diffuser in house Put ADAPTIL collar on your dog
Preparation day
Take both dogs to introduction area to walk and scent mark so that the area is familiar to them both.
Day 1

60–90 minutes
Parallel Walking (2 or more laps at each distance)
50 metres apart for 50 paces
45 metres apart for 40 paces
40 metres apart for 40 paces
35 metres apart for 35 paces
30 metres apart for 35 paces
25 metres apart for 30 paces
20 metres apart for 30 paces

End with a 15 minute walk with dogs in single file separated by 50 metres.
Day 2

60–90 minutes
Parallel Walking (2 or more laps at each distance)
30 metres apart for 40 paces
25 metres apart for 40 paces
20 metres apart for 35 paces
19 metres apart for 35 paces
18 metres apart for 30 paces
17 metres apart for 30 paces
16 metres apart for 30 paces
15 metres apart for 30 paces

End with a 15 minute walk with dogs in single file separated by 25 metres. Change which dog is in the lead so scent cross over occurs.
Day 3

90–120 minutes
Parallel Walking (2 or more laps at each distance)
20 metres apart for 30 paces
18 metres apart for 30 paces
16 metres apart for 30 paces
14 metres apart for 30 paces
12 metres apart for 30 paces
10 metres apart for 30 paces
Change to Dog passing Dog with curving.
(ensure dogs are on the outside so the handlers pass each other)
19 metres apart for 30 paces
18 metres apart for 30 paces
17 metres apart for 30 paces
16 metres apart for 30 paces
15 metres apart for 25 paces
14 metres apart for 25 paces
13 metres apart for 25 paces
12 metres apart for 25 paces
11 metres apart for 25 paces
10 metres apart for 25 paces

End with a 15 minute walk with dogs in single file separated by 15 metres. Change which dog is in the lead so scent cross over occurs.
Day 4

90–120 minutes
Dog passing Dog with curving.
(ensure dogs are on the outside so the handlers pass each other)
15 metres apart for 30 paces
14 metres apart for 30 paces
13 metres apart for 30 paces
12 metres apart for 30 paces
11 metres apart for 25 paces
10 metres apart for 25 paces
9 metres apart for 25 paces
8 metres apart for 25 paces
7 metres apart for 25 paces
6 metres apart for 25 paces
5 metres apart for 25 paces
4 metres apart for 25 paces
3 metres apart for 25 paces
2 metres apart for 25 paces

End with a 15 minute walk with dogs in single file separated by 5 metres. Change which dog is in the lead so scent cross over occurs.
Day 5
Dog passing Dog with curving.
(ensure dogs are on the outside so the handlers pass each other)
10 metres apart for 25 paces
8 metres apart for 25 paces
6 metres apart for 25 paces
4 metres apart for 25 paces
2 metres apart for 20 paces
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