i have a 2 and a half year old rotti and just got a new puppy in the middle of the night it was dropped off here and i introduced thme and my rotti trying to figure out what she is or why she is here. my rotti was crying all night because she wasnt able to see her to meet. this morning i held the puppy and let my rotti sniff her and she didn't really pay any mind to the puppy but the puppy wanted to play and pounce at her and she got scared and backed off. i have the puppy in my room with a gate up for them to smell eachother threw that for a few days. however my rotti i dont know if it is from crying or whining to much but she is drooling a lot and like foaming on the side of her mouth. is that because she is anxious/nervous or something else...any ideas how to get them to understand eachother or is it going to take a few days
2007-12-20 03:05:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
ps. the reason i dont have them together is because my rotti is 130lbs and the new puppy is only 3 lbs and i'm afriad my rotti might try to play and hurt her not realizing her own strength
2007-12-20 03:43:05 · update #1
Why can't they be together?
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Of course you would have to supervise. I have my five beasts the smallest is 45lbs and a husky and a malamute pup four months old and a four week old litter running around. (Mom is mean she can't be with the other dogs) Dogs are more in tune than you think especially when it comes to babies. A little or a big nudge from the rotti is not going tohurt the pup. Shoot the fear in my house is me stepping on a pup. The dogs are more agile than me.
2007-12-20 03:18:20 · answer #1 · answered by JR 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your Rott is drooling and foaming because of excitment and probably not drinking her usual which will all go away once they are able to interact. What I do when I bring a new pup into my home is have all dogs on their leashes so I can control their behaviors and slowly let each one smell the newbie from the butt and then the rest of the body. Pay attention to the body language from both dogs and when they seem to have a strong interest in one another and with both on leashes let them both on the floor and sniff. There will be some minor hair raising and status growling but watch for anything more serious and be prepared for it-do not be jumpy about it just be watchful. Show your Rott an extra amount of love for the next few days so she doesn't feel like she is being replaced and do not leave the two alone for the first week or so. As long as they are introduced slowly and the Rott is shown that the pup is not a threat everything should go smoothly....Good Luck and Happy Holidays:>)
2007-12-20 11:35:57 · answer #2 · answered by sun_and_moon_1973 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs are best introduced in a neutral location. Like a park or at least away from the home based dogs location. Since it is too late to do that, take them to the park or to another location (in separate cars if possible) and let them meet and play. When your rotti gets to play with the pup she will probably act like the Mom she is. Then going home together is better.
Also, DO NOT FAVOR the pup. She is the new comer so be sure to feed yourself first and then the rotti and then the pup. Don't pet the pup first. etc. The rotti should always get the first of everything, or you could have some resentment.
2007-12-20 11:25:15 · answer #3 · answered by Lyn B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was in almost the exact same situation. I'd had my rott-pit for about 2 years when a friend had found a boston terrier puppy on the side of the road. She was extremely malnourished and my friend couldnt keep her so I took her- my dog was pissed (for lack of a better word). I put the new puppy in a crate in the middle of the living room so my dog could go near her but not hurt her. He eventually got used to her and we could let her out. Make sure, though, that you get the puppy checked out before you let it come in contact with your dog!! There are tons of illnesses (like parvo) that your dog can catch from the new puppy that could potentially be fatal! Scary, i know!
2007-12-20 11:15:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Getting used to a big change always takes a lil time. Let them just get used to eachother. The best part is, it seems your rotti isnt a threat to the lil bugger. HAVE FUN!
2007-12-20 11:16:03 · answer #5 · answered by animalicia 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The rotti is just stimulated. Just give it a little time. Get that puppy to the vet and get her checked for heartworms and other diseases before you let them interact to much. You dont want your rott getting sick.
2007-12-20 11:23:28 · answer #6 · answered by heysanj75 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A little time,that's all !!!
2007-12-20 11:14:12 · answer #7 · answered by Bow-legged Snake 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋