QUESTION: I just adopted a new dog. How can I introduce him to my current dog?

ANSWER: Adding another dog to your household can bring you and your current dog more fun and companionship. Leave your current dog at home when you pick up your new dog. Introduce them on neutral territory, like on a short walk through your neighborhood, in a nearby park or in a friend's yard. Have two people, one to handle each dog, while keeping the dogs on leashes. Most important is to not force interaction. Give both dogs time to get comfortable before bringing them home together.

———

The Hawaiian Humane Society welcomes questions by e-mail, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Indicate “;Pet Ohana”; in the subject line.<p>

Join our Pet Ohana today!

We're starting a new blog and want to show our readers your critter companions, whether they're furry or scaly, feathered or finned. E-mail your pet photos to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), along with the pet's name, where he/she lives and any other details you'd like to share about your pet. We're also happy to include the human companion's name, but that's optional. Your pet's photo will be published on starbulletin.com for all your friends and family to see.