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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Andrea1" data-source="post: 2129352" data-attributes="member: 207812">usually, when you introduce a puppy and an older dog, the older one is more dominant.  however, if your lab is not the alpha type, to puppy may become the dominant one.  since he is only a puppy, i am sure they will get along fine, he will grow up to know the other dog is part of his family. introduce them slowly, put them both on a leash.  it may be best to introduce them away from your house, sometimes dogs are protective in their own territory.  when you do bring the puppy in, put up a gate and let them smell eachother between the gate.</blockquote>