Episode #2.46 – Introducing Rescue Dogs Safely: The Right Way to Meet Your Resident Dog

Welcoming a new rescue dog into your home is exciting, but introductions can make or break the harmony between dogs.In this episode of Paws and Pawsitivity, I am Jamie Watkinson-Harvey, Certified Dog Trainer and Behaviour Consultant at Pawfect Training Academy. I explain how to introduce a rescue dog to your resident dog calmly and safely, using only positive, force-free methods.Learn why face-to-face greetings are best avoided, what environmental setups work, and how to read both dogs’ body language to prevent tension. With threshold management, structured decompression and confidence-building strategies, you can set both dogs up for lifelong friendship.🐾 You will learn:• Why controlled distance matters more than “letting them meet”• How to use parallel walks and neutral spaces• The importance of scent swapping before sight introductions• How to manage excitement, anxiety and over-arousal• What to do indoors once both dogs are comfortableWhether you are preparing for your first foster dog or helping your current dogs adjust to a new companion, this episode will guide you through each step with compassion and science-backed clarity.🌐 Visit www.pta.dog for detailed handouts, remote training support and welfare resources.📩 Email: [email protected]📱 Call or WhatsApp: 01761 206 056📸 Instagram: @PTA_Dog❤️ Like, share and subscribe to Paws and Pawsitivity on YouTube @PTA_Dog for more ethical, fear-free dog training advice every week.© Pawfect Training Academy. All rights reserved.Intro music owned and licensed exclusively by Jamie Watkinson-Harvey.#RescueDog #DogTrainingUK #PositiveReinforcement #DogIntroductions #ForceFreeTraining #PawsAndPawsitivity #PTADog #MultiDogHousehold #NewRescueDog #DogBehaviour #KindDogTraining #FearFreeTraining #ReactiveDogs #DogSocialisation