If you have decided to add a new canine addition to your family, remember that introducing a new dog to your old dog can take some preparations and thinking ahead; especially if the new dog is not a puppy. Many people think they can just bring a new dog home and let the two work things out between themselves.

For the lucky ones this works out fine, but more often people find themselves in the middle of a fight and wonder what went wrong. To make sure your dogs will get along, there are several things to consider.