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Originally Posted by Littlebears  Hello,
About a week ago, I had a 7 mo. yorkie puppy join my family of my husband, myself, and my 4 y.o. small rescue mix. A lady was rehoming her puppy and my husband fell in love with the puppy when we went to see him. Our other dog is a male as well and we've had him for about a year.
The puppy absolutely loves the older dog, and follows him everywhere/whines when he doesn't see him/tries to lay with him. However, I am concerned that the older dog is feeling unhappy because of the puppy. He tolerates the puppy but will usually get up and walk away after a few minutes. He doesn't play with his toys as much since we got the puppy and all he wants to do is lay in our laps away from the puppy. He doesn't go near or sniff the puppy, or show any interest in him at all. He always has his head down and rarely greets us when we come home anymore.
I am in a dilemma of whether or not I did the right thing by bringing the puppy home. I know it may be too soon to tell, but I just want them both to be happy... |
Exactly how Scottie was when I brought home Casie. It does take a long time. It's always harder for the eldest to accept a new puppy. But, eventually with time, they'll be okay.
I found it helped to train them together, if you older dog is food driven. It helps them bond in the same space. Or at least be more willing to be side by side longer.
