Older dogs and puppys

[madsmom]

Does anyone have an older dog and just got a pup? I have a ten year old and I just got a 7 month old Yorkie. Of course the yorkie wants to play and sniff her all the time. She growls at him. My main concern is that if I yell at the yorkie she comes running thinking I am mad at her. If he puts his paws on the table and I say get off she (the older one) gets upset. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. You are a wonderful bunch of people.

[Bizzymammabee]

Just watch them eventually your older dog wont' feel as threatened by the new pup. Be sure to give more love and praise to your older dog....that way he knows he is not being replaced.

[davis]

My older yorkie is 8 - he was 7 1/2 when I got my yorkie puppy. The first few days were AWFUL but it's been 6 months and they love each other to death. Occasionally Rickles will growl and bark at the puppy if he gets something Rickles wants but that's about it. I watched them closely in the beginning but tried not to step in because I knew that could make it worse. They worked things out between them and I am so happy I got my puppy. I also think he is keeping Rickles young.

[PhoebesMommy]

I have a 10 year old Shihtzu and she wasn't fond of Phoebe for the first couple of days. She pulled her dominating act of trying to pin her in corners and pouncing. I was very protective but yet gave them every opportunity to get to know each other. I took them to potty together, they ate together, they both get treats at the same time, etc. After day 3 I was no longer concerned, my Shihtzu had lost the attitude and loves to play with Phoebe. They are now good friends lol

Just a little time and patience, they should be fine

[nikkinack]

I have a 10 year old chow mix, I did not even consider him not liking the new pup because he has always been around puppies and young children and never been bothered he is so laid back. Well after Lily was home for a day he no longer liked her every time she walks by him he grumbles. I know he would never hurt her but when he does this I walk over to him and say no and then I make him go into the other room for a few minutes, we have had Lily for 5 or so months now and he still is not that fond of her but now they have learned to ignore each other. After so much punishment for grumbling it is so funny now when PD grumbles he just gets up and goes into the punishment room all by himself. I found when punishing one or the other I had to walk up to them say there name and then take them to another room or the one not being punished would think he/she was in trouble. I also do not let them take each other’s toys so we do not have a lot of jealousy .In the evening my husband and I split up and go into separate rooms and play with each of them individually.

[Patti]

When I got Cali, Maya my Pom was 8 and she is not a real sweet girl. She accepted Cali since Cali was pretty laid back and didn't seem to bother her much. Then we brought in Pixie a year or so later and she was 13 months old and use to being with dogs. She loves Maya and watches out for her and lays right in front of her. Maya accepted her fine. When we got Roxie they all seemed to not like her at first. Maya does not like her much and it may be because she is a little on the hyper side and doesn't respect Maya's space. Every now and then when treats are involved or they get to close to her when playing, Maya lets them know she's not happy by growling at them. But all in all they all get along. i think it's important to not let the puppy annoy the older dog and let them work it out slowly under your supervision.

[winstonw]

we have two shih tzus 7 and 9 besides our 4 month yorkie. i feel sorry for winston our yorkie because he tries to play with the big boys and they don't want anything to do with him yet. They will be in the same room, but 7 old will turn his butt to us and the oldest is my real problem right now. He will growl and most of the time it is just a warning. I try to keep winston from bugging him to much. But the 9 bit at me which he has never done, and last night they got into it--everyone is ok, and maybe it scared winston enough that he wont go near him now. it really bums me out. the 9 was fine till we got 7 and he ignored him first but now they are best of friends. i hope it will turn out this way for them too. winston and 7 were sleeping on couch together the other dayand i was thrilled. I have tried walking all 3 together and it works out wonderfully. they do seem to bond on the walk. hope this helps.

[madison625]

I had a 9 yr old and 6 yr old Bichons when we first brought Madison home. They haaaated eachother for a few weeks, until one day we found that Madison had brought some "spunk" into the 9 yr old and they were playing around together! Ever since then they have been best buddies (only a growl every once in a while)...I think it just takes some time and some extra lovin for the older doggies

[4doggiemama]

I have two senior girls who weren't very happy about having a hyper 4 mo. old bouncing around them. Didn't change after 5 mo. Felt sorry for Chipper so I checked into getting him a rescue playmate. Got my Pommie, Snowboy. They love each other so much and basically leave the seniors to themselves. Best move I could have made.

[lulababy]

yeah my mom has a 10 year old yorkie and i just got my puppy who is now 3 months... we have had her for a month now. my moms dog is just depressed and wont play with the puppy at all... he has stopped growling and snapping, but i just feel bad about it all. any attention i give to the puppy he gets jealous. when i try to train her he gets jealous, if i give her a treat he barks in jealousy. if I say good girl after she listens to me, he barks in protest!
it has gotten to the point where he wont do any tricks at all like sit or lay.. and he wont accept treats if she is closer to the food. its like he has surrendered or something and feels she is the more important one to us

even the cat is protesting! she wont even be in the same room with the puppy! she used to sleep in the bed with me but now she comes into the room, sees the puppy on the bed, grunts and runs away. I really dont know what to do. Im not giving my puppy away as I adore her... but I just cant... pay attention to them all at the same time when none of them are willing to "share"

[winstonw]

Originally Posted by lulababy

yeah my mom has a 10 year old yorkie and i just got my puppy who is now 3 months... we have had her for a month now. my moms dog is just depressed and wont play with the puppy at all... he has stopped growling and snapping, but i just feel bad about it all. any attention i give to the puppy he gets jealous. when i try to train her he gets jealous, if i give her a treat he barks in jealousy. if I say good girl after she listens to me, he barks in protest!
it has gotten to the point where he wont do any tricks at all like sit or lay.. and he wont accept treats if she is closer to the food. its like he has surrendered or something and feels she is the more important one to us

even the cat is protesting! she wont even be in the same room with the puppy! she used to sleep in the bed with me but now she comes into the room, sees the puppy on the bed, grunts and runs away. I really dont know what to do. Im not giving my puppy away as I adore her... but I just cant... pay attention to them all at the same time when none of them are willing to "share"

this is exactly like our house....the cat included....I feel your pain!

[NYYJeterGrl626]

I think Tobey is adjusting okay, but sometimes Isabella gets on his nerves because she is always trying to bite him and pounce.. As for the cats she tries barking at them I guess she wants them to play they just completely ignore her or try to swat and its been a month. Hopefully they get along, I guess it just takes time.

[Azure Hills]

I have an older dog that grumbles. But, she only ever does it when Zoe invades her space. She likes to go for her food bowl and also has this annoying(for my senior) habit of jumping up and trying to lick her face repeatedly. I tell Zoe no and she will quit. Other than that she doesn't mind her. She has always been around little dogs, but she hates any dog bigger than her. Not too much of a problem for me, she weighs about 85 lbs. Oh, and she has this huge love of tiny kittens, too. She will bathe one any chance she gets.

[bchgirl]

Originally Posted by Azure Hills

I have an older dog that grumbles. But, she only ever does it when Zoe invades her space. She likes to go for her food bowl and also has this annoying(for my senior) habit of jumping up and trying to lick her face repeatedly. I tell Zoe no and she will quit. Other than that she doesn't mind her. She has always been around little dogs, but she hates any dog bigger than her. Not too much of a problem for me, she weighs about 85 lbs. Oh, and she has this huge love of tiny kittens, too. She will bathe one any chance she gets.

She didn't want a puppy...she wanted a kitten.

You just described a friend's yorkie. He hates big dogs, tolerates ones his size or smaller....and loves his kitten sister.

[Azure Hills]

LOL That's it! She MUST have wanted a kitten!