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Originally Posted by mellie0704  I have a 5 year old Yorkie She is not a pet she is a family member. She goes every ware with us. She even has a place at the table when we eat.I did not plan this it just happens! My son lives next door and took in a 4 month old sitzu If any one touches the other dog she will not even come near us. She shuns you and will not even look at you. She seems very depressed it scares me. She will not even play with a toy if the other dog touches it. I cant believe Im saying this but our dog seems human!! and seems hurt. Any advise would be helpful |
She is jealous to the extent dogs can be, especially when she's been the center of such attention. Take her and the puppy on walks together, that is the best bonding experience and initially let them spend more time together in neutral areas, not your house nor your son's dogs are very territorial. Also rub a blanket with your scent, your dog's and the sitzu's put the blanket in your dog's bed or favorite resting area and place another blanket with the same scents on it in the puppy's resting area. Make the time they are together special by giving special treats that is given just when they are together, but be sure to give your dog the treat first and attention first then the puppy. These steps will help her not feel like she is being replaced and will also help her to associate good things treats and walks with the puppy. Let us know how it works out and sorry for the long post!!