When Charlie meets Ted

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  1. charlie

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    Hi everyone, my friend recently left the village would like to visit with his 9 month old Welsh Fox Terrier and I would be grateful for any advise on how to introduce him into our home with Charlie, Hattie knows Ted as we have walked many times before. We have had dogs in our home before but Charlie was not happy with 1 dog Harry as he marked and he was never invited back again ::). Ted has started marking so obviously I want this to go smoothly. Should I arrange to meet in the paddock, walk and then come into the house :-\? Thanks x
     
  2. Jen

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    Re: When Charlie meets Ted

    That's what I'd do Helen. Meet on neutral territory, have a walk then all go home together. ;D
     
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    Re: When Charlie meets Ted

    It should be ok as Ted is so young. Sorry Helen, can't quite get from your post whether Charlie already knows Ted? I would definitely walk somewhere neutral first, let them get to know each other outside of Charlie's territory.
     
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    Re: When Charlie meets Ted

    I would meet on neutral grounds for a short walk first too. Hope it goes well, let us know :)
     
  5. charlie

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    Re: When Charlie meets Ted

    [quote author=Karen link=topic=7369.msg102146#msg102146 date=1408202286]
    Sorry Helen, can't quite get from your post whether Charlie already knows Ted?
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    Charlie has met Ted once. x

    Thanks for the advice that's how I will play it. xx :)
     
  6. kateincornwall

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    Agree Helen, neutral ground is always the best way , let them have a good sniff and then play it by ear, hope all goes well for you x
     

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