Sounds like they are just playing. Puppy's are very excitable and playful. If she goes too far then your older dog will let her know and put her in her place.
This is probably the puppy playing, but there is also going to be some jockeying for dominance happening. Each member of the family (including the humans) have a place on the old food chain... Hopefully, you can ensure the humans stay above the dogs!
You can help ensure your old dog stays above the younger one by feeding it first, letting it go in and out of the house first, etc. This does not mean you neglect the younger one, but rather give the older one first dibs.Is my new puppy bullying my older dog?
Puppies are excitable, lovable hooligans. They have bursts of unbelievable energy, however in order to grow they need lots of sleep. New puppies need a room where they can rest and sleep and the other dogs in the house need respite. Older dogs don鈥檛 want puppies biting their ears and chewing their necks, if a puppy does this, the older dogs should be allowed to chastise the puppy. How would you cope if you were expected to cope with an unruly toddler twenty four hours a day? Would you be annoyed, if you had a toddler thrust upon you who pulled your hair and poked your eyes? I am sure that you would grumble.
Please don鈥檛 expect your dog to cope with an unruly puppy and to baby-sit twenty four hours a day. Supervise them for SHORT play sessions in the garden and if the puppy is over exuberant, allow your dog to chastise it, then put your puppy in its own room to rest. Don鈥檛 expect your dog to want to sleep with your puppy or to play with it constantly.
Your puppy will possibly need about four meals a day. Divide your other dog鈥檚 rations into four and feed it (or them) when you feed your puppy. Give your existing dog extra attention when the puppy is resting and make him feels special.
There will be visitors, who want to see your puppy. When the doorbells rings, put your puppy into another room and tell your visitors to fuss your adult dog or dogs and give them treats BEFORE they make a fuss of the puppy.
Older dogs love puppies, with the proviso that YOU stop the puppy from being a pain in the bum. They don鈥檛 want a puppy being thrust upon them all of the time. If you do this any dog will object and be confused.
I just bought a miniature pinscher three months ago and have to move back home with my rents (I'm in college) for a few weeks before my apartment is ready. My parents have 3 dogs, one of which is a pit bull mix puppy and my min pin "plays" with her but she seems so vicious. The pit bull never seems to mind and plays just as rough right back so I don't think too much of it. If your dog seems to be getting annoyed I would watch though. My dads doberman got a hold of Zoe (my dog) once. She didn't hurt her or anything, just kind of showed her who's boss so now I make sure Zoe stays clear of Layla as much as possible.Is my new puppy bullying my older dog?
I understand where you're coming from, because about a year ago a got a puppy and I already had an older dog. The pup seemed fine, but then took over the household. He pushed the older one around a bit %26amp; plays with my other dogs toys. They get along fine, but the dogs may compete a bit for attention and the "top rank" in the house. But have fun with your new dog. =] It's really not a big deal; a lot of the time they'll probably play together %26amp; get along grreat!
Since she's a puppy and full of energy she's probably just trying to initiate play. However, dogs are born as either leaders or followers and they are always competing to be the top dog. Your older dog will let her know when she's crossed the line. If you think she is getting to be too bossy then step in to discipline her and get her distracted with something else.
i had this prob before.... just wait your older one is gonna snap at it. the little one just wants to play, but your older one is gonna get annoyed and may assume that the little one is challenging dominance. i had to find new home for my small puppy because i didn't want to come home a dead corpse one day. you need to watch your little one, and make sure she behaves or shes gonna have her asss handed to her.
The baby dog has boundless energy and is trying to get your older dog to play. Old dog recognizes the pup as such - hence, the patience. Your older dog will feel a bit jealous. Remember to spend time with the older one - giving extra affection will ease the transition. Dogs are communal and the two of them should do fine.
it's more of just since she young she doesn't understand discipline so teach her that, that's not right and she should grow out of it. also make sure you're giving the other dog just as enough attention privatly so the younger dog doesn't try to get in between he's just young.
It's normal for them to compete for rank in the pack.
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