April 29, 2026

Episode 390: When to Add to Your Pack

In this episode (17:25)

Sarah and Jennifer tackle a listener question about timing: when is the right moment to add a puppy to your pack, and how will it affect your relationship with your current competition dog? They share their own histories with bringing in new dogs and talk through what they’d recommend.

You Will Learn

  • The age range for your current competition dog that Sarah and Jennifer think makes for the smoothest puppy transition
  • What to expect (and what not to worry about) when it comes to your older dog’s relationship with you after a puppy arrives
  • Whether having an older dog around really helps a puppy learn, and the downside most people don’t consider

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