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matese · 06-09-2017, 03:39 AM

It takes time for an only fur child to accept a new kid, been there lol. It took my 6 yo and my 3 yo 6 to 8 weeks to actually stay on the floor with the jump in your face puppy. Make sure your older one has a place where he can get away from the puppy. Give him extra attention,spend more, extra play time with your older one, make him first with everything, first to be patted and greeted when you come home, first to eat, first to get his treat. Make a big fuss when the older one does anything right, make him feel he is still # 1. One week the puppy is still new to him, he needs more adjustment time. Do not force the friendship, let the older one go to the puppy on his time, his terms. You will see they will be BFF.

If they are both males,both must be neutered to avoid fights over dominance.

06-09-2017, 03:39 AM	#2
matese Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa. Posts: 69,269	It takes time for an only fur child to accept a new kid, been there lol. It took my 6 yo and my 3 yo 6 to 8 weeks to actually stay on the floor with the jump in your face puppy. Make sure your older one has a place where he can get away from the puppy. Give him extra attention,spend more, extra play time with your older one, make him first with everything, first to be patted and greeted when you come home, first to eat, first to get his treat. Make a big fuss when the older one does anything right, make him feel he is still # 1. One week the puppy is still new to him, he needs more adjustment time. Do not force the friendship, let the older one go to the puppy on his time, his terms. You will see they will be BFF. If they are both males,both must be neutered to avoid fights over dominance. __________________ Joan, mom to Cody RIP Matese Schnae Kajon Kia forever in my A House Is Not A Home Without A Dog Last edited by matese; 06-09-2017 at 03:42 AM.