Babysitting a dachsie for a few weeks - need advice

[Goob]

Over Christmas and New Years we'll be babysitting our friends' new dachsie rescue, Iceman. I've met him and he's just a love. He's at least 5 years old, and a perfect gentleman. We're having Snooter and the Prof meet him at a local park on Saturday - and plan on having a few meetups prior to him coming to stay for 2 weeks. Do you think prior meetings will help all the dogs when Iceman arrives? How can I make Iceman feel comfortable and at home? Any advice would be appreciated.

[Anatresia]

Oh, that's exciting! I want to babysit and have three for a bit! What does he look like? I can't wait for pics of your two with him!

I think they'll adjust easily. He might pout for a bit- Mr. Butters likes to pout when he has to go to my parents' house when we go on vacation, but they can't pout forever.

[Goob]

Here he is!!! Cute huh!?

[Pokeys Mom]

He's adorable!!! I think the prior meetings will help a lot. Try to acknowledge your pups first then Iceman last *sniff* *sniff* to prevent jealousy. To make things easier on Iceman, try to get his favorite blankie, toy and crate (-if crate trained). If Iceman's parents can give you a T-shirt that smells like them, that should help too.

It's just the little stuff that I'm sure you're already thinking of that can make a difference.

Oh, take Iceman for several walks around your block or area the first few days so he gets oriented to the local smells.

Pictures are manditory! :heartbt:

[Patt]

I think that's an excellent idea of them meeting elsewhere and getting acquainted on a few visits. That way Snooter & The Professor will probably welcome him in their home.

I think you are already making Iceman feel comfortable by visits. When he is in your home I would treat him like you do your own. Although I would consider feeding them separately and be sure it's same attention for all. JMO

[Courtney]

Maybe have them meet elsewhere at first, but definitely have him come over to the house for visits as well. That way HE will not freak out when his mom leaves him. I did this with Po - we went to Hope's house to visit and a few weeks later he stayed for a few days and did just fine.

[Jen]

Excellent advice given, and what a sweetie he is. Hope all goes smoothly and your two have fun playing with him!