Advice on bring pup into home with 3yr old lab

[Lab lover]

Best way to bring our new little Labradoodle home and introducing him/her to our very excitable 3 year old labrador?

[lindamarie]

Oh Boy! Sounds like fun!
My biggest concern, since your Lab is very excitable, is that he/she might really frighten the puppy.
I would introduce them slowly with puppy in arms and someone else controlling the Lab. When that can be done, then try putting the pup on the floor & still control the Lab.
It all may work out really well from the beginning depending on the personality of the puppy.

Just a thought, but have you thought of trying this out at the breeders before purchasing the doodle? If they have a few in the litter, one might work better than another and spare you the time and effort.

[Lab lover]

I did speak to the breeder and she said we will discuss the introduction of the pup into the home on puppy pick up day. She also said all the pups will be use to other dogs around since they are around other dogs in the home.

[Nikkiey]

My suggestion would be to take your 3 year old lab for a nice long, energy draining walk prior to picking up the pup, and if it's possible to take the older dog for a few extra walks for the first couple weeks, just so the puppy has time to get used to their new home without having to be on gaurd.