I have a 5 year old female. I just got a 10 week old male. My female dog is afraid of the pup. There is no aggression, but she runs to the other part of the house when the pup comes out of the kitchen. Last night when the pup cired himself to sleep, she laid by the dog gate until the pup went to sleep. There is interest, but a lot more fear. What has anyone done if you have had this happen. Both these dogs will be house dogs together for years to come and I want to help my female over come her problem.
2006-09-19 02:08:50 · 9 answers · asked by deCoucy B 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
How friendly is your female towards other dogs? If she's a well socialized dog who likes being around other dogs, she'll come around. The fact that she's not aggressive is a good sign, a lot of adults just don't like young pups much. Give her time to get used to him, make sure you always greet her first, feed her first, give her treats first, etc., so she's sure she's not being replaced by this new puppy. Take them for walks together - that should go a long way towards helping them make friends. Give her a little time, then try playing with both of them in the back yard. I think she'll be just fine with some reassurance and some time to get used to not being an only dog.
2006-09-19 02:15:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The new puppy is a stranger to her and is therefore a threat. She WILL warm up to the pup, and sooner than you expected. Make sure to feed them in the same room but on opposite sides or at least 10 ft apart. You should have had peace of mind when you saw your female laying on the other side of the gate. That's a start. Just give her a week or so, she'll come around eventually. Dogs are social animals, they hate being alone. Your female will be playing with the new boy and teaching him all the tricks in a few weeks, if that. Just make sure you feed them in the same room and ALWAYS take them outside to do their duties together and make sure you place your puppy in the same spot every time! Try doing activities with them that will encourage them to play together, such as tossing the ball around, or walking around the block. The more time they spend together the faster they will be best friends.
Good luck!
If you have probs potty training your new baby boy lemme know. I train dogs on the side.
P/S - If the female becomes food agressive which is possible, you are going to want to sit down at her food dish and drop one peice of kibble into her dish at a time. when she has finished with that peice then drop one more into her dish. Repeat until her entire serving is gone. Do Not give it directly to her! Do that for a couple days. Generally speaking that cures the problem. I know it seems time consuming but in the end picture you want the two of them to live peacefully together. And it's only for a couple days. How can you compare a couple days to a life time?
2006-09-19 09:34:46 · answer #2 · answered by chickinaynay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will just take time. She will need to get used to the pup being around. The pup just seems strange to her right now but she will love and play with the pup after a few weeks. We just went through this with our newest Dane pup and the "old man" of the house. Don't worry... they'll be just fine! She may even growl at the pup when she starts getting used to the pup and that's not anything to worry about either.
2006-09-19 09:18:27 · answer #3 · answered by MadMaxx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like your female was never properly dog socialized. that, or she's just a naturally submissive dog. if the former is true, just give her some time, and have the two dogs do things together. initiate a game of tug of war with the female, and just wait until the pup comes around. take them for walks together. buy a dog coupler, with an adjustable clasp so each dog has a little leeway. things like that. food agression is irrelevant here, if she is, leave her be. dogs live in a pack, and there is a hierarchy that each dog must follow, or die. it's instinct. however, if she leaves when the pup comes in to eat, she is very submissive. you need to build her confidence up. engage in a game of tug of war with her, and let her win. sit on the floor with her, and let her lay across your belly. put your head under hers, and just love her. it will take time, but things will work out. it will just take time, and please for the love of pete, don't force her to do things with the pup, other than walking. and if she hates that, walk them separately. everything takes time, and it'll work. good luck, and enjoy your new addition!!
2006-09-19 10:43:51 · answer #4 · answered by desidoo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem when I brought home my Lab puppy. my older dog seemed terrified of him. My older dog did not want anything to do with my new puppy, he would run and hide if the puppy came up to him. But if the puppy cried he was very concerned. It took some time and a lot of time spent with both of them. You need to give them equal attention and make sure the older dog does not feel left out. Let you older dog do it on her terms, and adjust to the new arrival. I could not force my two dogs to be friends but with time and adjustment the older dog gradually stopped hiding. Today the two are inseparable and even chew on the same bones together.
2006-09-19 13:17:37 · answer #5 · answered by TritanBear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say just give them time. She has shown that she is taking to the pup, by staying by his gate until he went to sleep. She will more than likely come around in short time. Just let them be together and give them some time, they are bound to bond. The puppy will more than likely try and play with her, and force her to accept him/her. Things will work out just fine, don't worry.
2006-09-19 09:21:01 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. Ed 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just give them a liitle time.
at least shes not hurting the pup.
she must have some intrest in him from what you said.
Shes been the only dog for a while to,
just give them time, they will come around and become buds!
2006-09-19 09:27:23 · answer #7 · answered by atticbat63 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dont worry, once she start having periods and the guy will be grown enough you will ask how to keep her out. i think she may well decide for herself what to do with the pup as long as she doesnt want to eat him. plus he might just invite her to play when he's grown. they are wierd at what who where how.
2006-09-19 09:15:30 · answer #8 · answered by pacific_flyway 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she is not used to having the puppy around give her time
2006-09-19 09:21:34 · answer #9 · answered by jesse 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋