[Brookef18]

Chewy is almost 2, We got Sadie at 10 weeks... she is 19 weeks now.

We put them together right away. Sadie had run of the living room kitchen area. Chewy likes Sadie but she is a bit much for him also. he plays but he also gets fed up and lets Sadie know it.

I read to let the older dog nip at the younger to teach them manners. I also was told by a vet that keeping a dog from every one is the WORST punishment you can give a dog. (I used to put my LAB in a different room when people came over that were not dog people, because he would bug them to death for attention)

Keeping your puppy locked away might not be the answer. YOur older dog will teach the puppy when enough is enough. We don't get involved with correcting Chewy. Sadie gets the hint after a few corrections. (There is no fighting... just nippping, and growling) Chewy was mad at us when Sadie came but he got over it fast. She was here to stay and he is used to her now. He loves to play with her when he wants to. And now he will snuggle up to sleep with her. Today they were face to face on my lap! It was cute.

Give your dogs a chance to work it out. Don't leave them alone for a while just in case. If I won't be near by I put Sadie in her x pen, because I am afraid she will get hurt, chew wires, who knows what a puppy can get in to.

Hope this helps.