i got a 3 yr old lab ..he is very active and i jus got a new puppy ..it is also a male which is 60 days old ....i got it home and introduced them a t a new place ....then to my house ....i leave my dog and puppy free at home ...the adult once in a while come and sniff at the puppy and goes and other time when the puppy try to approach it ..he growls and try to nip and bark ..but he do not do this all the time ..but some times ..otherwise he goes of after jus sniffing the puppy.....please tell me when will they become friend and how long would it take for it
2006-11-15 01:42:12 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
It will take about three weeks and the older dog will then actually start protecting and teaching the puppy. Just be patient and when you love on the puppy, make sure you love your older dog just a bit longer and always after you love on the puppy. Give them both the same toys and play with them equally and give your older dog encouraging words....dogs are much more like young children than people imagine, so talk to them like you would a three year old boy. good luck and be patient, it'll work out.
2006-11-15 01:46:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT LEAVE THESE ANIMALS LOOSE TOGETHER UNATTENDED AT ANY TIME. You're asking to come home to a dead puppy with this situation.
First, you did not tell us how long you've had the dog or where you got the puppy, but regardless, these dogs should have been seperated for at least 2 weeks to be SURE the puppy didn't have diseases that could be transmitted to your older dog.
Next, you never EVER leave a new dog with an established dog unattended. What are you thinking?!! No no no, these animals need to be seperated when you are not in constant visual contact with them. Also, each dog should be dragging a lead (wearing a leash) everywhere they go, yard, house, car, wherever so you can break up the fight (and it's giong to happen, if not now then when your puppy is about 18 months) without getting hurt.
Boy oh boy you have a lot of reading to do. Go to this website: http://www.leerburg.com and listen to every podcast he has. If you can't do that, go to his question and answers page, it's filled with "oh they got along but one day....xxxx" it's horrifying.
Do some homework and prepare yourself to invest a lot of time in training these animals.
2006-11-15 09:50:41 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's normal for your older dog to be a little jealous of the pup. Give your older dog just a little bit more attention than the pup to reassure him that he's still loved by you. It may take a while but he'll get used to the pup and before you know it they'll be playing together. I have to tell you this story. When I was younger I had a lab. My parents decided to get a kitten. The dog was so mad that when we would call her she would literally show us her butt! The kitten would go over to her and the dog would growl and get up and move but some time passed and the dog would go to the kitten and sniff him but if the dog saw us watching she would growl at the kitten then go lay down. We would laugh at her and she would give us the dirtiest look! It was too funny. Eventually they became best friends. All you have to do is give it time and they'll work it out on their own.
2006-11-15 11:50:13 · answer #3 · answered by Coop's Wife 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the most part labs are usually not an aggressive dog. Your lab has had the home and surrounding area to himself for 3 years, it may take a while to adjust to pup. Introducing a new little fella can be very nerve wracking but I assure you that your lab is just trying to lay down the boundaries for the pup. Watch the lab closely. make sure his actions and intentions are positive towards the pup. I think they will be OK. Once they get more acquainted with each other they will be inseparable... Good luck
2006-11-15 09:50:08 · answer #4 · answered by mosalina 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Treat them equal for starters, get them both a toy alike(stuff animal) and they will soon get along playin with the toy.
The older dog is obviously jealous, so when u rub the pup, u got to rub the older dog too.
They will eventually get along as long as they get equal treatment and love.
2006-11-15 09:48:08 · answer #5 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I think that the dog is feeling a bit jealousy.I offer you know to bring good food for them together sit with them and I think that they will become friendly.I thin k it will take 1 week.Play with both of them.Or..........or..............u must throw the puppy
2006-11-15 09:51:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
train them right and never treat them bad. god bless
2006-11-15 09:48:20 · answer #7 · answered by Flaca 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know
2006-11-15 10:10:01 · answer #8 · answered by romainadrian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋