One thing that we do as new moms and dads is try to work out the social structure of our dogs. It doesn't work. They have customs that are thousands of years old and that is how they have evolved and survived. Do not let one hurt the other but they do need a little "jawin" that is WV for tussle a little bit. No one can get vicious or hurt the other. I don't know the difference in their size but they will work in time. Pick up Bentley and hold him for a minute or two telling him what a wonderful (nicknames work here) he is and continue the praise without chnging your tone. Reach down and pick up Newbie and without changing your hold or anything just hod both babies in your arms. Stroking each and telling them how wonderful it is to have a playmate. (Bentley is probably thinking Yeah, right. I will show who is whose playmate as soon as they leave the room") which is my second piece of advice. Do not leave them unconfined in the same room. Recipe for trouble..
Just about the time you get exasperrated, they will work it out and look at you as if to say "What is YOUR problem?" Enjoy those younguns. |