Are you bringing home a new puppy and you already have an older dog in your home? There's a few

things that you're going to want to know to make sure that this goes well and that they start

to like each other. So today we're talking about bringing home a new puppy when you already have

a senior dog in the home and how to make that a smooth, happy transition. Welcome to the show.

Welcome to the puppy training podcast. I'm Amy Jensen, founder of Baxter and Bella, the online puppy school. Here we are all about

helping you create the best possible experience raising a puppy, from training tips to practical

tricks, all aimed at fostering a happy, well-behaved

dog who truly feels like part of the family. So if you are ready to enjoy the journey and

strengthen the bond with your dog, let's get started. Hello everybody, welcome to the

puppy training podcast. I hope you are having a great Christmas

holiday. We just celebrated Christmas. And it's time to think about the new year next, right?

I haven't even thought that far. Hopefully you're more on top of it than I am. But today we are

talking about caring for and validating your senior

dog while teaching a new puppy. So many of you are bringing home a new puppy or you just brought

one home and you already have a dog. Sometimes that can present challenges, but it can also be a good

experience as well. Older dogs often have specific needs like physical limitations,

emotional requirements, and a set routine. As long as we can balance these needs while

making sure our puppy receives proper training and attention, it will all work together to

maintain harmony in our homes. So today let's talk about the importance of validating and caring for

our senior dog while teaching a new puppy. And we're going to focus on three ways to support

our older dog during this transition. First off, understanding our senior dog's perspective is

important. They often experience changes in mobility, hearing, vision, and energy levels as they age.

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