I introduced a puppy to a much older dog who had never been socialized with other dogs before, and had pretty much the same thing happen. After a long time the older dog finally started smacking the puppy around and putting him in his place. Not hurting him, just knocking him down and growling. The vet told me as long as there were no injuries to let them sort it out themselves and after several months of fighting/very rough play, the puppy mostly left the older dog alone and the older dog tolerated some playing. |