My new puppy isn't getting along with my 7yr old toy sized dog.?

I found a stray the other day and so far so good. It's just the cats wont come out of hiding, and My toy sized mix-breed isn't getting along together. The puppy is big. so I'm scared she'll hurt my other dog. They get into fights, and bark at one and other. The puppy starts going at her with her teeth. I think she believes she is playing. Help?

My new puppy isn't getting along with my 7yr old toy sized dog.?
First things first. You need to know if the stray is free of disease %26amp; parasites. I would seperate the new pup from all other animals until you take it to the vet %26amp; get clearance that the pup is in good health.





Don't listen to ppl that say get rid of it or you shouldn't have taken it in. You have saved a life %26amp; now you must do right by you, your previous pets, %26amp; the new pup.





As far as aggressive behavior between your pets, you must be the one in control. Be sure not to ignore your other pets %26amp; include them in your activities with new pup. The cats will take time %26amp; will come around at their own pace. When new pup attacks, even in play you must correct. Use a leash %26amp; training collar, as soon as you see new pup lead to this behavior take leash give a tug %26amp; correct firm, confidant %26amp; calmly. Neutral grounds are best to socialize new pets with your others. Indoors is your other dogs territory so it makes it a bit harder. Walk the dogs together frequently, this is a positive action %26amp; they will accept eachother quicker. There will be scuffles, dogs are pack oriented %26amp; the new pup must have a place. You should always be alfa, but let them work out omega. Do not allow actual fights, but they must be allowed to communicate. Good luck %26amp; possibly contact a trainer, couldn't hurt. :O)
Reply:You picked up a stray?


Thats the last thing I would ever do.


I would be afraid if I were you because he may have any disease or sickness.


As far as the thing with rough playing I wouldnt suggest you dont keep the dog.


Good Luck.
Reply:Give them time. They will eventually become best friends. It just takes them a little bit to warm up to eachother.
Reply:that's nice that u helped a lost puppy because SOME people wouldn't because they have no heart. But are u planning to keep the puppy? because she may belong to someone. either way u did good. Onetime my dog sandy got out of the yard and thank god that a nice lady picked her up and call the shealter and took us she found our dog. Because at that time i lived my highways and she would have gotten really hurt.
Reply:I have a 5 yr old maltese and a 2 yr old cat,when i got a new puppy i thought i had made a big mistake as the older dog wouldn't stop growling and the cat wouldn't stop hissing and two months later they all play together like best friends.So don't worry,give it time.Make sure to carry on paying attention to your other dog so it doesn't get jealous.
Reply:assuming no one claims ownership of the dog, you did the right thing,I'm sorry but anyone who WOULDN'T pick up a stray hungry dog has some issues with their heart as far as I'm concerned, I have had my little stray for over 2 years now and hes a great dog, anyway,,,, you need to give your dogs time to adjust , make sure they know YOU are the boss and not them scold them when they start fighting and growling, they will get the hang of it :)



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