 How to introduce puppy to Senior dog
I live in an apartment with my baby Oliver (5months) and at my mom's house is my brother's bichon Spencer (8 years). On some weekends and during the summer I stay at my MOm's house. Oliver and Spencer have "met".... Met meaning I put Oliver on a leash and make him sit and let SPencer sniff him, then I make spencer sit and let Oliver sniff HIM. Problem is- Oliver wants to play and Spencer wants NONE of it. Spencer will growl at Oliver if Oliver starts to come near him. It's weird because as long as Oliver sits still Spencer doesn't care, but as soon as Oliver shows interest in Spencer he starts growling. I'm almost positive it is because he (spencer) is scared. (He's a HUGE baby!!!!)
ANy suggestions since they will be living together this summer?
I have watched Dog Whisper and figured I should use "the power of the walk" and try to walk them...
but with these two I don't see if as either wanting to fight. With Oliver it is playfullness and with SPencer it is because he is scared and old.
Any suggestions would be sooo helpful!
Thank you!!! |