Puppies and older dogs

Hello my friend sharra1 Ji, Seeing you after very long time. But I am sorry to dis-appoint you as I am totally blank on the subject, and have almost NIL experience, where I could guide you. Many Years back, after we lost 'Jackie' in our house, nothing was replaced. We even remember that dog. May God bless You and have a great time.

Puppies are like children, they will learn by example as well as direct teaching. Reward the older dog n the pup's presence for good, proper, or on command behavior. Praise, attention or a small treat whatever you reward system is. Tell the pup wait and have someone even hold him if necessary while telling the pup wait not your turn yet. Then switch and give the pup a simple command while tellin your older dog wait your turn. . You's be suprised how fast the little one will pick up on how to behave as well as the older dog getting to show off what he already knows. You may have to give the pup a "time out" if he gets just too rambunchous with the older dog so he can have a break from the annoying antics. We adopted a Pom-Snow dog mix when our golden retriver was about 3 yrs old. She still had a bit pup of in her and played with the little dog just fine but when she got tired we had to restrain the pup so she could get some rest. The goldie would get up on the sofa or bed to get away from her but if she let her tail hang over the pup would soon tug on it till she pulled her of on the floor lol. Cookie, the goldie could easily dominate the pup but soon figured out if she won the "fight" each time by just pinning her down that the fun was over too soon. I would also tell her "that's not fair give Ginger, the pom, a chance". She learned to pretend the pom had her pinned to the floor. Now there 6 and 9 yrs old and seldom play their games. And still just like kids have to be reminded sometimes who's turn it is for a walk, food etc.

I experienced this with my puppy last year and he was so pushy it drove my other dog crazy. My older dog took the pushy puppy for a while and then they began to fight so I ended up having to get rid of the puppy. My brother took the puppy about 6 months after we got the puppy and even now when the "puppy" and my dog get together they get to fighting over the pushiness of the "puppy". I hope it works out well for you. We had to males so maybe yours will be better.

Sounds like you have quite the hand full sharra! It's great you found one you at last. I think it just takes a little time. Your adult dog will learn her name. Just be sure not to look at him when you call it. He'll get the picture. Go to another room with your adult dog and have your hubby hold the puppy..because she may want to follow. Call for the puppy..then have your hubby let it go..not looking at your male during this time. After a bit..he will learn her name. Good luck.

Introducing a dog to a puppy can be a bit difficult in the start, because i have always seen that pups are most of the time a bit scared of the adult dogs and they will never see them, but the dogs will always dominate the puppies and will growl over them, but i have seen one thing that the adult dogs always care for the pups a lot may be they take some time but they do care for them from the start of the day.

Dogs is an animal which I love the most, now not to mention that people always love puppies & babies. Unfortunately I don't have a dog at home currently, hopefully I'll get one soon! Happy Lotting

Heya Sharra! I'm cdertainly no expert on dogs, but we intorduiced a new dog to our house many years ago when I lived back in Australia and although the new dog wasn't a puppy, we still had similar issues. All we could do was be patient until such time as the pack mentality/pecking order dynamic fell into place. It can't be easy for an existing dog to suddenly have their master add a new member to the pack! At first I thought it might be wise to try and discipline the new puppy away from your current dog, but I think this would only drag the problem out for a longer period of time. All the different behaviours by you and Lash that are witnessed by both dogs are vital in teaching each of them their place, it just takes time. The frisky puppy behaviour and your current dog's reaction to it must be funny as heck too!

I have German shepherd and it is 7 years old and i do not think to have another dog untill i have this.