How to Keep Animals Separated When Bringing Home a New Pet

Introducing a new pet into a household takes a coordinated effort to make all of your animals feel as comfortable as possible and make sure they are not threatened by each other. It is best to introduce the animals in a neutral space like a park or another house so they can learn about each other and enter the house that they will share together. When you bring home a new animal, keep it separate from other pets until the new animal can explore the area and gain trust with the house and with other pets.

Things You'll Need

  • Crate or baby gate
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Instructions

  1. Introducing a New Animal into a Household With Pets

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      Put existing pets in a room with a baby gate adjacent to the room or in a crate in the room that the new animal will enter first.

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      Let the new animal in the home to explore.

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      Watch the existing pet's behavior while it observes the new animal and let it out to meet the new animal when it looks curious but relaxed.