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Originally Posted by Katharine  I do feel bad for my older Yorkie, he has been the main man for 5 years, and in my heart, he will always be my main man  ) He does play with the puppy sometimes, but I think she likes constant play. I try to redirect her attention to a toy, going for a walk and they have Loads of toys, but she will only play for a few mins then its back to bothering the older dog. I can tell he likes when I put her in her excerise pen, because he seems to be at peace... I know she is a puppy and this is what they do ...explore, adventure, just wish she would not be so pushy and bossy with him. I do correct her behavior however she does not stop, she always comes back for more. ) She is even teaching me a thing or two.... |
Be sure that you are paying more attention to your older dog than you are the new puppy and this is really hard to do. But your older dog needs to be reassured that he is still the 'top dog' so to speak and has not lost his status within your house.
Greet him first, feed him first, leash him first, he goes out the door before her . . . .
And there is not a thing wrong with her spending some time in the expen to give your older dog a break.
Have fun!