Whole Dog Journal contributor Pat Miller explains how to safely introduce your canine to other dogs, dog socialization, nervous puppies, and aggressive dogs.

“You’re contemplating the addition of another canine family member to your pack. You’ve thought it through and are convinced that it’s the right time. Perhaps you have your eye on a homeless dog at your local shelter or a rescue dog staying temporarily in a foster home. Maybe the long-awaited puppy from that carefully researched breeder is due soon, or a friend or family member has asked you to take in a dog that they must rehome. However you plan to acquire your new canine companion, if you already have dogs in your home, you’ll need to prepare for the potentially stressful process known as “new dog introduction…”

Read Pat Miller’s full article here: Properly Socializing Your Canine for Dog-to-Dog Introductions