The "new" puppy meets the "old timer" Kasi....tonight!

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Originally Posted by Hickory Hill Hoff

This ought to be interesting, my stepson who is currently staying with us (a whole another story) until he gets his new apartment will be getting a 10 wk. old black lab puppy who will be keeping company with our 14 yr.old beagle mix; Kasi. She's always been territorial and I'm concerned a bit. Kasi did get along with our cat Jasmine until she past away two years ago, but they grew up together. It will be for only about another month, but how the puppy and the oldtimer get along will be something to see. Anyone got any advise that will be helpful would be appreicated.

Get a crate for the puppy ASAP, crate training is the best way to go anyway.

Make sure you do the intro's and tell her to be nice. But make sure the puppy can't bother her constantly, thus the crate for the puppy and let her have an area to go just to get away.

Beware of toys, chewies and feeding time.

Let her reprimand the puppy but keep an eye on it and don't leave them alone.

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And dont just bring the puppy in the house.... maybe take them both for a walk at first and have them meet outside in a neutral location instead of in the beagal's territory...

I've made the mistake with Bugsy and my friends dog oscar still doesnt like bugsy!

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Originally Posted by Antitrust32

And dont just bring the puppy in the house.... maybe take them both for a walk at first and have them meet outside in a neutral location instead of in the beagal's territory...

I've made the mistake with Bugsy and my friends dog oscar still doesnt like bugsy!

Yes very good point and put both the puppy and the beagle on a leash so you can control the interaction.