The older one 11 years old and a poodle the younger one australian sheperd and 2 months old I want the older one to relize whoa this is one great puppy
2006-11-19 02:07:47 · 10 answers · asked by ... 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
The older dog just needs to get used to having the little puppy around. Make sure you have the two spend time together for a few hours a day, but let the older dog have his/her space later so he won't be bothered by the puppy all the time. The more time they spend together, the more the older dog will realize that the puppy is there to stay so he might as well get used to it. My older dog acted the same way when we got a puppy. It just takes time.
2006-11-19 02:39:28 · answer #1 · answered by obsdabeff 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been going through this exact situation for the last six months. We have a Lab that's 13 and we decided we needed a dog with a little more spunk, so we bought a Lab puppy. Of course the pup wanted to play all the time and the older dog wanted to, well, sleep all the time. There was a lot of nipping and yelping for a while, but they sorted it out eventually. Now they're best buds. It's actually put a little zest back in the old dogs life. She rolls around and plays with the pup just like she was young again. One thing I think is important. While I wouldn't equate a dog's emotions with a humans, I do think they have feelings. So don't forget to pay equal attention to the old-timer.
2006-11-19 10:39:05 · answer #2 · answered by Knowitall 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have four male dogs, when we got the last one, only one of our other dogs was nice to him. Our 8 and 11 yr. old dogs always growled at him. The older dog is probably just angry because he isn't getting as much attention as usual. Spend time with both of them at the same time. The puppy is now 7 months and they are slowly starting to get along.
2006-11-19 10:57:13 · answer #3 · answered by qtpierocky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first is your 11 year old male neutered? if not he may not ever accept him. if so, then he will eventually. He may just not want to be bothered with a puppy. It's like dropping off a newborn at an 80 year old man's house to take care of it forever..... probobly not going to go over so well. Aussies are very smart dogs. he will figure out to leave the old dog alone. if your old dog is an excellent house guest the pup will learn house manners from him too.
2006-11-19 10:23:22 · answer #4 · answered by T-pot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 11 year old is wanting to be the dominant one. As your puppy grows, this can get worse. it would be a very good idea to get the newest dog neutered as soon as the vet says it's ok. You may consult a trainer about the problem but, it may never change. Sorry.
2006-11-19 10:17:33 · answer #5 · answered by Smurfetta 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We had a female Border Collie that was fifteen years old when my daughter got a little Jack Russell/Chihuahua. She hated him for several weeks, but I think he finally grew on her. I know at first we'd come home and she had used the bathroom all over the house which was unusual for her. Before she went to Heaven they may have been friends. Just give it time honey.
2006-11-19 10:40:25 · answer #6 · answered by Pearl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't ignore the poodle, in fact give it more love and attention than normal, Try playing with them both at the same time,
the poodle sees the puppy taking over his territory, therefore you must balance out the attention you give to both....thy will sort out who is the ALPHA male in time good luck!!
2006-11-19 10:22:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
seperate them but watever you do , do not abandon the older one he once was a cute puppy two
2006-11-19 10:19:36 · answer #8 · answered by thispersonlol 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to seperate them once in a while and hold on to both dogs.if they see each other play...they will probably play together...they just want to have more attention then the other dog
2006-11-19 10:25:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
can i make you like some one you dont like .nope
2006-11-19 11:40:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋