introducing 13wk pup to timid/agressive 6yr old dog - Page 2

gloomygurl · #11 (**permalink**) 23-11-2010, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Malmum

How do they get on when they go out on walks together? that's usually a good way to socialise them with each other as it's a pleasurable thing for both of them.

As Lola is only 13wks we haven't taken her out yet but she's allowed out tomorrow so we'll try it out

I've walked my older dog with a lurcher before and they're happy to walk alongside each other although they don't really interact.
Wish us luck for the walk tomorrow (if it's not snowing like the news says it will!!)

Sled dog hotel · #12 (**permalink**) 23-11-2010, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by gloomygurl

Thanks guys

You've all been a great help.
Obviously I would have got an older dog had I of known the way to do things by the book so to speak but I'm just working on what has worked for people I know etc so please remember this before making me feel like an idiot lol.
I love my dogs dearly and only want the best for them, it's only been three days since I got the pup and things are improving, they can sit on the bed a fair distance away from each other if pup is calm, and my older dog isn't snapping so much at her when she barks/chases him and she also is giving up alot faster and realising he's not interested!
When the crate arrives we'll gradually phase pup into being in there and fingers crossed they'll be fine together in a month or so

I'm looking into classes as we speak and can't wait to get them started

It will be hard but I can already see improvement

Thanks so much everyone

Im really glad you can see an improvement already. It does sound promising now. Once they are completely settled im sure she will give him confidence. Let us know how your getting on.

gloomygurl · #13 (**permalink**) 10-12-2010, 07:37 PM

Hi it's been a few weeks now, and strangely the older dog just decided to take to the pup one day out of the blue!
They're always playing now and the older dog is often trying to hump the puppy :| we're guessing this is dominence? But it's not at all vicious they both seem to enjoy the play fighting lol
They've even been sleeping with each other on occasion which is lovely to see

The older dog occasionally snaps still but only with good reason!
Things are certainly looking up

It's hard to keep them apart nowadays!
Thanks for the advice guys

newfiesmum · #14 (**permalink**) 10-12-2010, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by gloomygurl

Hi it's been a few weeks now, and strangely the older dog just decided to take to the pup one day out of the blue!
They're always playing now and the older dog is often trying to hump the puppy :| we're guessing this is dominence? But it's not at all vicious they both seem to enjoy the play fighting lol
They've even been sleeping with each other on occasion which is lovely to see

The older dog occasionally snaps still but only with good reason!
Things are certainly looking up

It's hard to keep them apart nowadays!
Thanks for the advice guys

I am so glad to hear that they have taken to each other. But I would definitely put an end to the older dog trying to hump the pup; he could seriously do her damage. She is still growing and her bones are supple. Best to either distract with a loud hand clap and a loud word like "enough" and if that doesn't work, try to stop it happening by body blocking him. It is probably not so easy to body block a dog that size, but certainly it is what I would try.

Now, I know you have read all the stuff about dogs, but every animal on the planet likes to hump, yet when a dog does it people think it is dominance! It is fun to hump, feels good, and here is a ready, warm, wiggly creature with which to share the fun. It is not dominance, it is natural, but I think your pup will suffer if it is allowed to continue.

Sled dog hotel · #15 (**permalink**) 10-12-2010, 10:16 PM

Im really glad they are getting on much better. I would try to curb the humping though as newfiesmum said. Apart from that they seem to be doing great. I wouldnt worry if he just verbally tells her off now and again its just his way of telling her enough. As long as he just does it occasionally and she heeds the warning then its fine puppies have to learn their manners.

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