when I had multiple dogs and would bring home a new baby the others would be "what the heck is that???" and jump on the sofa lol. They would NOT go near or let the newbie come near them, they stayed on the sofa. When the time came the puppy was able to jump on the sofa that was it lol, my older ones had no choice but to accept their new way of living, they all got along fine, but it would take 2 months, or what ever amount of time it would take the new puppy to be able to jump up on the sofa. All my yorkies were big, 10 & 11 lbs. so jumping on and off sofa was never a danger and my floors were carpeted. Give Joel time he will accept. Why not take Joels toys and get new toys for the puppy, just for now, until Joel gets used to the puppy, that will take stress and jealousy off Joel. They will be just fine, it may take weeks or a couple of months, but it will work out. Good luck with your new baby he is a cutie pie. |