I think Patti is right; more time is needed to see if these two will get along. Male/female combinations are supposed to be the easiest for novice multiple dog owners (like I was). Patti is also right that you should do EVERYTHING first for your older dog; first treats, first fed; first leash; first out the door . . .you get the picture.
Try to pay more attention to Bailey (I know it's hard) than you are to your new puppy.
Bailey is stressed out right now; here comes a new interloper to take over her place!
But she will come around; just take things very slowly for a while. Separate them using baby gates if you need to.
Then slowly bring them together at walk time or play time and I'll bet things will be fine.
It took about a month for my dominant Westie to settle down when we brought Lucy home. Many times I had second thoughts . . but everything worked out fine. I hope yours does too. |