We have a 2 yr old Cavalier KCS bitch called Lily. She's always been very submissive & we've never managed to socialise her properly with other dogs.

We now have an 8 week old Cav dog puppy - Danny. Typical pup, boisterous & fun.

Lily won't go anywhere near him. It took two days before she'd even stay in the same room. She spends her entire time sitting on the windowsill or on the highest chair she can reach.

I'm trying to follow what advice I can find: spending time with Lily, making sure she's still part of the pack, feeding her first, giving her some private space etc.

But I don't want to force them together, and the situation doesn't seem to be improving. Lily just runs and hides every time Danny comes near.

Any advice gratefully received.