[header] How to acclimate two dogs [title] Perform a scent handshake before the dogs meet. [step] To give two dogs an introduction to each other before they meet in person, you can do what is called a scent handshake. This is when you swap the dogs' blankets to allow them to get used to each other's scents.
[header] How to acclimate two dogs [title] Perform a scent handshake before the dogs meet. [step] To give two dogs an introduction to each other before they meet in person, you can do what is called a scent handshake. This is when you swap the dogs' blankets to allow them to get used to each other's scents.
This will provide a more intimate setup for two dogs and provides your dogs with enough time to get comfortable with each other. [substeps] You can either offer the dogs their blanket or a bag of dog food to get them used to each other. You can then either rub a few drops of water over both dogs' paws when the dogs encounter one another. Or you can just use where the dogs are in the house (including your kitchen). Make sure to remove the blanket before handling one. [substeps] After completing the scent handshake, have the dogs approach each other in a calm fashion. [substeps] Take the blankets off of the dogs' beds and swap them so that each dog has the other dog's blanket. Try to do this at least a day before they meet to give them a chance to investigate the smell and get used to it.