I had a 3 yorkies, all 3 years apart, they were not aggressive dogs, they liked all dogs. When ever a new puppy was gotten the older one would not stay on the floor, it was afraid of the puppy, she would come off the sofa to eat, sniff the puppy then scamper off to the safety of the sofa, once the puppy was able to jump up on the sofa the older one had no choice but to accept the puppy, it took about 2 months. The 3rd puppy I got I now had 2 dogs living their life on the sofa, 2 dogs afraid of baby jaws, again, once that puppy was able to jump up on the sofa, both older gals had no choice but to accept baby jaws. They all got along fine. But, my older girls were friendly with all dogs. It's going to take time for your older one to adjust to a new comer in his home. Don't force the puppy on your older one, let him go to the puppy on his terms, just watch him carefully that there is no growling or snapping. Let your older one always be the first, first to get his food bowl, first to be pet when you come home, first to get their treat. I realize a new puppy needs a lot of attention, been there, but try to always make your older one get things first so there will be no jealousy. I am very sure your older one will come around and they will be great friends. Please keep us up dated on your new baby's adjustment to his new family.
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