The Holiday season can be the perfect time to introduce your family, friends, and visitors to a new dog. But many people are not sure how to greet a new dog without causing unwanted issues. Thankfully, there are a few key precautions you can take to ensure that both your visitors and your new dog have pleasant introductions this Holiday season.
Attain your own peace of mind first
Before even considering how to greet a new dog, you should be certain that you yourself are prepared. Dogs pick up on your energetic field and emotions, so getting these things right will help your introductions go much better. Without the right emotional foundation, problems can quickly arise when new people are introduced.
Creating your own peace of mind should never be ignored. For example, knowing where the nearest veterinary options are can help to ease your worries about having a new pet. As a matter of fact, when you have a new pet, you’ll need to bring your kitten or puppy in for vaccines every 3 to 4 weeks until he’s 16 weeks old. Doing so can help you feel more confident about the health and wellness of your pet, so that you are more
When you are relaxed and positive, then your dog is far more likely to follow suit. While there are many environmental considerations that come into play here, there a few key steps you can take to make the process that much easier.
Create a positive environment
When it comes to your environment, first and foremost, you should allow the dog the time it needs to get comfortable in their space before anyone else is introduced. If this is a home, then make sure the dog has had time to get acquainted with its favorite spots and, to know its boundaries. Next, you should always ensure that anyone who lives in the home with the dog has had sufficient time to interact and get to know the dog. When you set up your environment to be positive and friendly as a foundation, then it will be much smoother when guests and visitors enter the area. Your dog should never feel threatened or on edge, so when they know their environment they will be far more comfortable welcoming new people into it.
Don’t overwhelm the dog
For those who are not sure how to introduce a new dog to the family, communicating beforehand with family members is important. While a new dog can be fun and exciting for visitors, you should always make sure that your visitors are prepared and know how to greet a dog without overwhelming it. This means that you should communicate your wishes to family members before they visit, along with any particular considerations for dealing with the new dog. Also, do not overwhelm your space by introducing too many new people all at the same time. You want to keep your dog from feeling as though it needs to defend itself. If your visitors do not know how to approach an unfamiliar dog, then it is wise to be there and help them along as they enter your space.
Whether you and your family members are familiar with how to greet a new dog or not, it never hurts to remind yourself of some fundamental keys to positive human animal interactions. With the right mindset and approach, you will have no problems introducing your new dog to friends and family members this Holiday season.
