I had exactly the same situation as you do -- Jezebel, a very active puppy and Sassy, a 13 year old senior. Jezebel was constantly wanting to play with Sassy, and Sassy wanted nothing to do with her. I was constantly having to play referee -- protecting Sassy and distracting Jezebel. Sassy deserved to be left alone as she wanted in her old age and final years, and Jezebel deserved an outlet and a playmate. I would bring her to the dog park and she was the most social dog there and totally in her element.
When Jezebel was a year old, I saw an advertisement for someone needing to re-home a neutered male that was only three weeks younger than she was, and, like her, was a larger Yorkie. Close in age, close in size, similar energy levels .... what a great fit! They did a meet and greet and got along great, so Chuy came home with us.
The changes in the dynamics were immediate. Chuy would occasionally sniff my senior, but didn't try to engage her. When Jezebel wanted to play, she left Sassy alone and played with Chuy. He was the best thing ever for BOTH of them. Sassy got the peace she deserved, and Jezebel got the playmate she needed.
__________________ Life is merrier with a Yorkshire Terrier! Jezebel  & Chuy ... RIP: Barkley  Loosie & Sassy  |