my dog of 13 years just died last week and it has bin so hard for the hole family. well the next day we got a new puppy. when we took her home my dog of 9 years didnt like her at all. when she get close to him he gust grawls and look like her is going to bight her. her is a pit bull and he didnt like any other dog besides my dog of 13 years. also who long will it take till he acepts her.
2007-01-27 03:10:22 · 13 answers · asked by *ballin* 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Ever heard of introducing them BEFORE you bought the puppy? How would you like it if someone chose you a roommate that you had to put up with whether you liked them or not. In this case his only way of running the other dog off is to kill it, since they are both confined to the same house. Rehome the puppy before it gets hurt.
2007-01-27 03:50:29 · answer #1 · answered by Cara B 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First off all your dealing with an animal, not the breed of one; so, remove the Pit bull (name) from the equation. This dog is nine years old and has been in a multiple dog pack for a long time. All the pack leader has to do is accept the dog (that's you). Take the puppy and turn her back to the dog and allow the dog to sniff the puppy. If he growls YOU have to get him out of that state. "HEY" usually gets a dogs attention, when he's calm again let him sniff the puppy. If you really want this to work exercise the dog till he's good and tired. Then he won't have the strength to object. As longs you accept the puppy your dog will have no choice. As the puppy matures your two dogs will sort out who falls in line after you. I have a Chow/Lab (8 years) and a Year old Springer and the Springer falls in line after me, I allow it because the Chow is submissive and is fine with it. Some may say the Springer is a dominant breed, but remember he is an animal 1st. therefore it is up to me to shape him, and I'd say he pretty much understands, he will always be behind me.
I guess what I am saying; don't condemn a breed, because of what humans do to the animal. Your Pit bull will accept the puppy if you have done your job as a pack leader correctly. If he does not then you need to be trained. (no offense, just the truth)
2007-01-27 06:42:15 · answer #2 · answered by Beano 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First dogs do grieve over the loss of a companion so your older dog may need time. But We have a Pit Bull and when he was 4 we wanted to bring a new puppy in the house. I got a yellow Lab and our older pit at first did not take to him at all. He wasn't mean but he would growl and then run and hide. With time he started to come around(a week or so). It is important that you do not favor one over the other. Equal attention and equal time. But if your older dog does show aggression you need to correct him immediately. Start with both dogs on a leash so you have control and you can do corrections. All it takes it a jerk on the leash and a stern no. Have you ever watched the Dog Whisperer with Cesar Milan? It is an excellent show and gives tons of advice and techinques that make alot of sense. Our dogs are now completely inseperable and even chew on the same bone together. It took time but only a few weeks of adjustment. As long as you are the alpha and not one of the dogs you should be able to introduce any new memeber of the pack. In the beginning we never left them alone, and we would never let the puppy corner the PIt. Your older dog is also probally trying to make the new puppy realize that he is ahead of her in the pack ranking that is where you have to make sure you stay in charge.
2007-01-27 03:24:23 · answer #3 · answered by TritanBear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He may not accept her. He is probably mourning the death of your other dog just as much as you are. Dogs that are very close can get depressed when one dies. Getting a new puppy the next day was probably way too much, way too fast for your older dog. He didn't even have time to get used to the other dog being gone. Getting a "replacement" so soon is probably very confusing and stressful to him. If he already didn't like other dogs, then you may not be able to get him to like the new puppy.
That said, the best thing to do when you get a new puppy is to make sure you don't ignore the old dog. Puppies are cute, and everyone, especially children, will want to play with it. Don't let your other dog feel left out. Make sure to take him on walks or play with as much as you normally would. Eventually, you will probably be able to incorporate the new puppy into your daily walks or play time. Don't force them together. Allow him to approach her, not the other way around.
You might want to consider re-homing the new puppy if he doesn't warm up soon, for her safety and yours.
2007-01-27 03:19:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pit bulls are great dogs and, due to the cruelty of humans in breeding/training them to fight, have become very misunderstood. This is a terrible injustice to the breed.
That being said, you must be extremely careful and exercise much caution about this. Pit bulls often cannot be with other dogs/animals. In addition, not only are you grieving for your dog that passed away--it is an adjustment for your pit bull, too. It is possible that your pit bull may not ever accept the puppy.
Best advice: consult a professional dog behavior specialist/trainer who has lots of experience dealing with pit bulls and this type of situation. With the proper techniques, understanding and time, all may be able to live together. PLEASE--DO NOT risk the safety of the puppy under any circumstances--even if it means giving him/her up. You do not want a tragedy on your hands.
Sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved dog of 13 years.
One of my best "friends" is a pit bull mix--a great animal.
Best of luck to you.
2007-01-27 03:26:00 · answer #5 · answered by Phoenix Rising 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hiya first there are no right or wrong ways to do this but i would caution you to think very carefully in going about this and in the end it may never work ,pitbull were bred for one thing and that is to fight and seeing the your pit is 9yrs and not a puppy herself i would strongly advice you not to attempt to introduce the new puppy to him and to find the puppy a new and loving home,seeing that your 9yr pit just about tolerated your older dog and does not like other dogs tells you its a wrong thing to bring another dog in to his territory and the new puppy could be seriously hurt ,so plse take my advice and dont bring in anymore dogs bad idea plse find the puppy a new and loving home,goodluck with the situation.
2007-01-27 03:43:07 · answer #6 · answered by majella h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hold back the older dog and let the puppy run around a little. Let your dogs smell each other but if the old one starts to growl pull them apart. Slowly introduce them to each other. They should eventually get along.
2007-01-27 03:21:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe the puppy needs a new home. You would feel terrible if something happened to it. Keep the one dog and enjoy it but give the puppy to someone else.
2007-01-27 03:20:12 · answer #8 · answered by thmsnbrgll 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never bring a new dog into a home without other pets meeting them on neutral ground. The puppy has invaded your dogs space. Try re-introducing them on neutral ground and if it does not work, rehome the puppy.
2007-01-27 03:15:29 · answer #9 · answered by KathyS 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try to keep them separate for a while .Animals do grieve like owners. After a while your 9 old pit should lighten up some .Just give it some time / like a year or so.
2007-01-27 03:16:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋