The introduction of unfamiliar dogs to other dogs may be a perilous journey. This can be very stressful for the dogs and the owners. When the new dog enters the home, territorial instincts tell the old dog that he is to defend his home. To understand the proper introduction, we must know that dogs live in a world of scent.
Dogs rely on their keen sense of smell to introduce themselves to their surroundings.
Therefore, training is based on their highly developed sense of smell. This is a difficult concept to grasp because humans depend on sight more than smell. With this in mind, the home must be set up in a way that separates the two dogs so there is no visual contact. Dominant or submissive posturing immediately triggers a reaction in a the other dog and often leads to stress and tension between the two. The reason we allow both of the dogs to have their own cage is for the feeling of comfort and security.