How long does it take for a dog to adjust to a second dog?
Nathanael Jakubowski
2025-06-22 03:29:20
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There isn’t research for dogs, as there is for cats, that show how long it takes dogs to adjust to each other. Phifer, however, says that two to four weeks is usually enough time to know if dogs can be friends. During the adjustment period, you want to see these behaviors: Fewer grumpy moments, More frequent play or interaction, Mutual grooming or cuddling. But if the dogs merely tolerate each other or avoid each other, then that reflects a bad match. Just existing together, but sitting on opposite sides of the room, isn’t a good relationship, Phifer says. Even social dogs that seem to get along need supervision or separation via baby gates or crates at home for a few weeks.
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