Regardless of the amount of time, love, and care we provide to our dogs, they can sometimes still get lonely, especially when we’re not around.
Historically, dogs lived in packs with other dogs. But after being domesticated, they mainly form bonds with their humans.
And while these bonds are very strong and many dogs are perfectly happy with the relationship they’ve formed with their humans, they might still exhibit some signs of loneliness.
And that is exactly what TikTok user @hpgrisanti observed with her dog, which led her to take a step that many dog owners consider: getting a second dog. Watch and be prepared to be melted when the two doggy siblings meet for the first time!
@hpgrisanti Getting our dog a puppy 🥹🫶 The sweetest brothers. Always cuddling #dogsoftiktok #fyp #puppylove
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Their reactions are just too cute!
The older dog’s face completely lit up the moment the Black Lab puppy made its entrance. Throughout the video, all they did was cuddle, and it’s just irresistibly adorable!
We’re so happy that this Black Labrador now has another furry sibling to cuddle with, as it’s clear he needed a cuddle buddy!
If only introducing dogs to each other was as straightforward as this adorable encounter!
How To Introduce Your Current Dog To Their New Sibling
In a perfect world, our dogs would have their own dogs, and those dogs would have their dogs, creating an endless cycle of doggy companionship. Unfortunately the world isn’t perfect, and many dog owners face challenges when introducing a new pet to their current pet.
However, you can make the introduction a bit easier by first lowering your expectations. While we all want the first meeting between the new dog and the family dog to go as smoothly as it did for @hpgrisanti, it most likely won’t go that way.
It might take some time for your current dog to warm up to their new sibling.
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Dogs aren’t always thrilled about sharing their space or humans. So if you think your dog might be a bit ‘possessive’ of you or their space, consider introducing them on neutral territory.
Secondly, make sure to create positive associations and make sure you don’t shower the new dog with all your attention, as this could trigger feelings of jealousy for your current pet.
And lastly, be cautious and patient during this introductory period as it is likely that it will take some time for the two dogs to become best buds.
