At the moment she growls every time the puppy comes anywhere near her bed and has had the puppy in her mouth shaking her when she's come too close. They are fine together outside but the puppy is too young to go walking as she's only had her first jab. We're giving the older dog lots of attention and chastising the puppy for tormenting. However it's all a bit upsetting and exhausting! Should I keep them apart until they're able to make friends on walks (another 3 weeks)? I've thought of building the older dog a safe enclosure that the puppy can't get in, but will that make her more insecure? Does anyone have any experience of this level of aggression towards a pup and if so, can you reassure me that the older dog settles down in the end? How long will it take?
2006-06-24
23:49:35
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