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Originally Posted by Ladymom  Sadly, I think you have found out that a senior dog and a puppy aren't usually a good mix.
Does Milo have a separate place that is off limits to Fudge? Milo should have a quiet place to sleep, etc. where he is not bothered - a "Fudge free" zone. When they are together, they should be closely supervised. Milo sounds like a sweet old guy who will put up with it rather than growl or put Fudge in his place. It's your job to make sure Fudge does not chew on or bother Milo. Milo is top dog and deserves to spend his golden years quietly. |
Excellent suggestion and what I was going to say as well. When Lucy first came home; she could not jump on the couch or on Ringo's favorite stool in front of the window ~ so these were 'Lucy free' zones for him. I think it kept him sane.
She still paws at his face and licks and bites his ears when she wants to play. But he has learned how to tell her 'I'm not in the mood' without scaring us all to death by using a low growl.
There's still the top of/back of the couch for him where she can't get to; he likes to lay there a lot and nap. He also goes outside a lot on nice evenings and will stay out there for a while since she doesn't like to be out there as much.
Sounds like you can work it out. Like another poster suggested; I would try tiring her out a bit a well with long walks, playing fetch, etc.
Best of luck.