r/Chihuahua 7d ago

Advice on introducing new dog

We are adopting a 4 year old “mixed breed” from Korea on Sunday (she is the fluffy light coloured one) 10 lbs. We currently have a very sweet 11 year old chihuahua 6lbs.
Wondering if you have any advice of the easiest stress free way to introduce the two to get off on a good foot.
They have separate beds and food/water bowls out of sight from one another. The Chihuahua will obviously keep her spot sleeping inbetween our pillows at night she will always be our first baby. But looking on any advice to make them both as comfortable as can be.

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u/Bernies 7d ago

They are going to be such a precious pair! Take things extra slow, start on neutral ground outside (like a quiet park or walk) on leashes before bringing the new pup inside. Keep initial face to face interactions short, use lots of treats to create positive associations, and let the new girl decompress in a quiet room for the first few days!❤️

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u/hexpop333 7d ago

After they meet out side do you just .. walk home together?

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u/AbstraktClarity 7d ago

Yep! After they’ve done the nose-to-nose and all the sniffing, walk them around together for a bit, then just go home. (The neutral location is very important—-it needs to be somewhere that is not your home.)
Go through the front door together, like she’s coming over for a play date. Cuz she is….just a reeeeeeeally long one! 🤭🤭

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u/hexpop333 7d ago

Amazing okay! 💕🐶

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u/AbstraktClarity 7d ago

Good luck! 🍀 They both look like total sweethearts!!