I have a 5year old dog and just got a 10week old puppy?

I just got a 10 week old puppy and i have a 5year old puppy. I tried to do what a friend told me to do when i got the puppy... to not show the face only the butt and allow the older dog to smell it.. The older dog did but then she just ran and started growling. My older dog is a chihuahua %26amp; miniature cloli mix and the puppy is a maltese. The older dog dose not get alo/ng with the pup and the pup all it wants to do is play and is a bitter (ouch) sharp teeth... wath can i do to get them get along ?

I have a 5year old dog and just got a 10week old puppy?
From my experience, things like this just take time. The older dog will get used to the puppy eventually and they will establish their order of dominance. Of course, you are the pack leader so you want to make sure you keep an eye on the two...maybe have the two on leashes (for correction purposes and to make sure you can keep them far enough apart if you're afraid he might harm the other), and do little socialization/training sessions. It might be a good idea to do this at a park or something because the older dog is less likely to feel teritorial. Give them equal attention, and keep the mind stimulated (by obedience work or play). Treats might be a good idea too...That way they learn that positive things happen when the two are together (but only give the treats when they are being good and not growling). Every dog is different, and it's possible the older dog will never like the puppy...but with proper training he will learn to live with him, and the puppy will learn to leave him alone. I hope this helps, good luck!
Reply:UM "well, this is a common problem when someone already has one dog and a new one esp.younger one is bought into the enviorment.





Well just don't do anything about it at this time.





Give em' time to come around by themselves!


Don't force the pup nor the older dog to play with one another until they decide to.





I know it is hard to see them at each other but UNLESS you see blood or fur flying from them don't interrupted the fuzzing.


Let them work it out .your older dog is showing the pup he is the Alpah dog and he is standing his ground.


However if you see them draw blood or really hurt each other then call your local Vet for advice!





Good Luck!


Ps.... don't forget about your older dog now that the pup is their....


Their should be enough love for them both!


Also when you feed them let the older dog eat first.or even if you have to feed them in different areas.
Reply:The butt sniffing is the proper way to introduce dogs, it doesn't necessarily mean they will immediately get along. It just takes some patience and adjustment. Introduce them gradually. Try not to change things too fast for the older dog. Exchange some of their items such as blankets and let them meet (Leashed) in a central location. Extend meeting periods when they seem more comfortable with one another
Reply:Some dogs just DON'T like other dogs.


It seems liek you are willing to put some work into making things work, so hopefully some tips will help.





keep them seperate for a while. if you just throw the puppy into the mix, the dog will feel threatened, like this puppy invaded his domain.


if the puppy is slowly introduced, the dog will get used to sharing his territory, and learn to not be threatened or aggressive to the dog. The dog will also get used to having another puppy around.. If the older dog hasn't had much interaction with other dogs, don't expect them to bond right away, it'll happen. Just let it run it's course.


Hope this helped!


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