Border Collie Meeting His New Puppy Sister Will Instantly Give You The Feels

Have you ever seen two dogs siblings meet for the first time? Well, this phenomenon might be the purest thing on the internet. Don't believe us? Behold this precious first meeting between canine siblings so wonderfully captured on TikTok. In this video with over 40,000 likes, one border collie big brother is so gentle with his puppy sister it will instantly give you the feels.

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The older border collie may not have known he'd become a big brother that day, but he handled this news like a champ. In this 17-second clip, he ever-so-gently walks up to his new puppy sister in the backyard of his home and sweetly nuzzles her face. Their dog mom holds the new puppy as big brother sniffs to get acquainted.

Then, mom lets the puppy sit by herself — and that's when things get exciting. Her new big brother finds a ball and immediately tries to play with her. But don't worry, he's still quite gentle! Unfortunately though, his sister still needed a bit more time to get adjusted, so she didn't play just yet. Luckily, he totally seems to understand and goes off to play by himself. What a good boy! No wonder these canines have gained a reputation as one of the most obedient dog breeds.

When it comes to first meetings, these two pups seemed to have done a great job. However, introductions aren't always this smooth. So, what are some good tips to help dog sibling meetings go well? Well, let's start with the location. Experts encourage new pup siblings to meet in a neutral space, which basically means away from any area that either dog might be territorial of.

Then, it's important to read your dog's body language. Closely monitoring the first meeting for any signs of stress or aggression (like rigidness or flattened ears) can help protect both parties from negative interactions in the future. If both pups seem calm after their initial sniffs, things are likely going well. This is great! And it means you can start to ease your new dog into your home.

But make sure to still keep an eye on your fur babies as they get used to each other. The first meeting for dog siblings can be intimidating; but with a good amount of patience and attentiveness, your dogs can absolutely become friends. Maybe soon, you'll even find life is easier with a second dog!