Summer has always gotten along with other dogs but now when the puppy comes to close when she is in her bed, she lunges foward with a growl/bark. what should i dog...HELP
2007-02-23 11:08:34 · 9 answers · asked by sarah2234 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It sounds to me that Summer is just trying to let the new puppy know that Summer's bed is Summer's bed. She doesnt want to share her space because she views herself as a more dominant member of your "pack" or family. If she is friendly with the puppy except for around her bed, i would leave the situation alone and keep the puppy away from Summer's bed.
If she's always grumpy around the puppy, expecially around her bed, try taking them on a walk to get Summer acustomed to the new puppy. This will show her that the puppy is a part of the family.
2007-02-23 11:26:43 · answer #1 · answered by Erin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's being territorial. That's HER bed not the puppy's and she's telling the puppy it better back off. She's probably also jealous because you have to give puppies a lot more attention then adult dogs. Try giving her attention and treats more. If you get the puppy a toy get her something. If it keeps up keep them apart until the puppy can protect itself. If it only happens when the puppy comes near Summer's bed then just keep the puppy away from her territory and things should be fine. Good luck.
2007-02-23 19:26:10 · answer #2 · answered by Mystical Majesty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The new puppy is "invading" Summer's territory...her bed! Especially when she in it! Keep the pet away from Summer's "special'" areas and give them time. I just got a new pup this week...bought her a new bed just like my older dog's. Each has their own blanket. Worked great for a couple of days, Now they're sleeping in the same bed...could have saved a little money! lol
Good luck!
2007-02-23 19:21:53 · answer #3 · answered by hugsnkisses 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as soon as he growls at the puppy, say no like you mean it and slap the dog in the rear, and let them know that your serious. they'll start playing with eachother soon. its going to take a little time to get used to the puppy. and also don't give one more love than the other. I would make sure that your dog gets as much attention as the puppy.
2007-02-23 19:26:16 · answer #4 · answered by v k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shes jealous about the fact that this puppy has encroached on her territory make sure you give them equal amounts of love being a female chances of her harming the pup are slim cos instinct will tell her shes a baby and actually shes there to benurtured or at least thats what i found and my goldies a male and he brought upmy jack russel cross
2007-02-24 13:43:03 · answer #5 · answered by arniesmum 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All dogs do that at other dogs once in a while so...Try putting one dog in one cage then put the other in a another.Also if that doesn't work and they bark at each other trying giving them a squeaky toy sold at Wal-Mart or Pet supplies Plus.
2007-02-23 19:14:38 · answer #6 · answered by angelsloveslight 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
oh, dont worry!
if its a new puppy, obviously you are going to be paying alot of attention to it!
so, Summer, is jealous!
all she is trying to do is tell the puppy, "hey! i was here first! i'm the boss!"
as Summer gets to know your puppy, they will get along fine, trust me!
2007-02-23 19:13:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
youir older dog is teaching your younger dog a very important social lesson, as long as she isnt really doing damage i would step back and just watch the dogs communicating its quite fascinating how dogs teach puppies how to be dogs
2007-02-23 19:23:48 · answer #8 · answered by drezdogge 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well maybe try separating them but that they are able to look at each other. Or try spending time with both dogs but at like at the same time.
2007-02-23 19:18:51 · answer #9 · answered by CVS 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋