I guess this is a health queations. certainly for me anyway. ha My husband and I 'rescued' a shihtzu/maltese mix from a family member who had almost abandoned the little girl. She is 10-12 weeks, not sure. Maddie HATES her! Maddie is two and this has always been her world in which my hubby and I lived. She won't have anything to do with Cooper, the newbie, or even us when we are with her. I have done everything I can to make Maddie feel assured. She still goes on car rides with us by herself, special treats throughout the day, same as before. SHe is the only one we have allowed in bed at night. She is just different. I expected that but, I am missing my little girl. How long will this last?
A few times she has even shown aggression to the puppy. I have let her 'discipline' the puppy if she is aggrivating her or taking her toys from her, but she just growls at the site of her.
The puppy wants to play so bad.
This is affecting my health and making Maddie act miserable. I am afraid if we give up and find the puppy a new home, this is reinforcing the behavior and we will deal with it when we have a baby. Will this work out? Anyone with any suggestions please?????