I have never sheltered a new puppy in my house. With two healthy dogs - I see no health issues. The one thing I have more often than not had to do was protect the older dog (even a young older dog) from being played with to death.
My pup totally wears my 4-year-old Bichon out constantly. He is relentless. No one (no person or dog) can play as much as he wants to play. So - I have to put my Bichon in the bedroom occasionally and close the door so he can have a moment's peace and take a nap.
Right now, my Bichon is lying on my desk resting while I am on the computer. He just finished a two-hour session with my 8-month old Yorkie and he's tired.
Let your dogs spend as much time as possible together. They need to develop their own relationship. But - anytime you think one is really getting a raw deal - step in and even things up a bit. Pups (younger dogs) can really be tiring at times ---even for othe pets!!
Carol Jean
Carol Jean |