Need ADVICE please ..On Puppy & Older Dog

[shelimcallister]

I don't think anyone was saying to ignore the behavior b/c she is a pup. Whatever method of redirecting the behavior is entirely up to you. Max will get a "NO!", a firm 2 fingers behind the ear, and I'll make a hissing sound when he continuously barks at my other dogs because he wants their bone. I read that method here on YT for biting and have carried it over to other things. It works for Max.

Good Luck!!!

[lynzy420]

Originally Posted by shelimcallister

I don't think anyone was saying to ignore the behavior b/c she is a pup. Whatever method of redirecting the behavior is entirely up to you. Max will get a "NO!", a firm 2 fingers behind the ear, and I'll make a hissing sound when he continuously barks at my other dogs because he wants their bone. I read that method here on YT for biting and have carried it over to other things. It works for Max.

Good Luck!!!

Exactly this.

I'm always diverting their attention when things get heated, at this point, a firm "thats enough, be NICE" usually has them both running to hide under the bed TOGETHER!!! Then they both peak their heads out at me and it cracks me up! I love my dynamic duo!

[GeorgiesMomma]

Originally Posted by shelimcallister

I don't think anyone was saying to ignore the behavior b/c she is a pup. Whatever method of redirecting the behavior is entirely up to you. Max will get a "NO!", a firm 2 fingers behind the ear, and I'll make a hissing sound when he continuously barks at my other dogs because he wants their bone. I read that method here on YT for biting and have carried it over to other things. It works for Max.

Good Luck!!!

I don't think you should ignore it but it's important to also understand she's a puppy. Also dogs can sense your stress and that will make the situation more difficult. I agree with Sheli find a method that works and use it. Generally speaking once she gets out of the puppy stage her personality will become more laid back.

[YorkieMommieof3]

Well Mollie will just sleep or lay there until she is fed up then she will do her growl of terror which is awful sounding. She will push back on her to say ger off of me.

Lizzie can jump onto the automan where Abbie is way to tiny and that is here escape. It drive Abbie nuts but she will do her baby grow and then move on.

My husband and I take turns holding the girls at nigbt I try to get them to play together with me and that has helped a lot. We take them on walks together every day.

Lizzie and Abbie sleep with us and they each have their spots. Mollie prefers her soft bed now

Give then about a month and they should start playing better together. Keep in mind uorkies can be self center and may have some adjustment issues. The more you do with. Oth of them the. Etter

[dpatt]

Yes they did, I'm not saying allowances shouldn't be made because they're puppies, I'm just saying bullying isn't one of them. I'm not talking about people like the three of you that know there has to be some guidance as well as redirect. Puppies are so cute and sweet and adorable... you just want to squeeze them and kiss there little faces. It's not hard to ignore unacceptable behavior because there so cute. I'm just as guilty sometimes, how can you not be. I'm just saying redirecting is not showing them that their actions are not acceptable. That's all.

[backwardsrain]

I introduced a puppy to a much older dog who had never been socialized with other dogs before, and had pretty much the same thing happen. After a long time the older dog finally started smacking the puppy around and putting him in his place. Not hurting him, just knocking him down and growling. The vet told me as long as there were no injuries to let them sort it out themselves and after several months of fighting/very rough play, the puppy mostly left the older dog alone and the older dog tolerated some playing.

[dpatt]

Wow! several months of fighting - doesn't matter what kind, can I go slap your vet? Just Kidding. I hate this texting and email stuff there's no emotion in it so for all you know I'm being a real witch here - lol I'm not trying to be critical or judgmental here, I love my furbaby like you all do. When you bring a new puppy into a home with a single dog that has been the main attraction for years sometimes I just think it's sad for him/her to not only have a new baby (which I think for a single dog can be a good thing) but to be lovely abused by that new baby is a little wrong. There can be so much fear, confusion and jealousy in the older one that he/she has to deal with having to tolerate this spastic newbee is a little much for any single dog to deal with. They're the ones that need the extra attention and understanding, that puppy could careless. Feed me, play with me and rub my belly is all they care about, while the older one is wonder what happen! doesn't mama love me anymore or did I do something wrong? When my daughter had her second child and brought him home her 3yr old daughter wanted to throw him in the waste basket. She wouldn't go in the same room with him and she point blank asked her mom if she didn't love her anymore. Our furbabies are just like children except they can't ask us. Those are just my feelings I don't mean anything bad by them or that any one person deals better then the other. Were all great moms and dads.

[Katharine]

I do feel bad for my older Yorkie, he has been the main man for 5 years, and in my heart, he will always be my main man ) He does play with the puppy sometimes, but I think she likes constant play. I try to redirect her attention to a toy, going for a walk and they have Loads of toys, but she will only play for a few mins then its back to bothering the older dog. I can tell he likes when I put her in her excerise pen, because he seems to be at peace... I know she is a puppy and this is what they do ...explore, adventure, just wish she would not be so pushy and bossy with him. I do correct her behavior however she does not stop, she always comes back for more.

) She is even teaching me a thing or two....

[YorkieMommieof3]

Katherine have you considered getting another puppy I did that when Liz started being to much for her. We have had Abbie for almost 2 mints and now Mollie gets to sleep all she wants and Liz and Abbie pass out. My husband thought I was nuts but it really has helped. Now Mollie gets to play when she wants and sleep when she wants

[Ringo1]

Originally Posted by Katharine

I do feel bad for my older Yorkie, he has been the main man for 5 years, and in my heart, he will always be my main man ) He does play with the puppy sometimes, but I think she likes constant play. I try to redirect her attention to a toy, going for a walk and they have Loads of toys, but she will only play for a few mins then its back to bothering the older dog. I can tell he likes when I put her in her excerise pen, because he seems to be at peace... I know she is a puppy and this is what they do ...explore, adventure, just wish she would not be so pushy and bossy with him. I do correct her behavior however she does not stop, she always comes back for more.

) She is even teaching me a thing or two....

Be sure that you are paying more attention to your older dog than you are the new puppy and this is really hard to do. But your older dog needs to be reassured that he is still the 'top dog' so to speak and has not lost his status within your house.

Greet him first, feed him first, leash him first, he goes out the door before her . . . .

And there is not a thing wrong with her spending some time in the expen to give your older dog a break.

Have fun!

[dpatt]

Katherine putting puppy in a play pen so you can spend some quality time with the older boy is a wonderful idea. It shows the puppy she has to share mama and that her puppy play is not always appreciated. Your poor little boy has been big dog for a long time (5yrs) he has to be confused and a little hurt, he just doesn't understand, but he will. Do it for the puppy too so she can see she is special also, and if you can do it YorkieMommie has a really good idea, you can never have to many Yorkie's. Something else, if you know someone with a puppy maybe you can take her there for a little while to play.

[dpatt]

Ringo I couldn't have said it better myself.

[Ringo1]

Originally Posted by dpatt

Ringo I couldn't have said it better myself.

Great minds think alike!

[YorkieMommieof3]

I make Abbie take naps when she is out of control. I but her in my bed room and let her sleep she will cry for awhile but she will go to sleep. I do this about 3 times a day. If we go out she is in her cage and her sisters are out and about

[dpatt]

Actually that's a really good idea YorkieMommie, puppies need a lot of sleep or they get grouchy - lol and like kids they fight a nap every step of the way, afraid they might miss something. That method also teaches them that play time isn't all the time. How long did it take Abbie to catch on to the idea? how old is she by the way? Sometimes I have to make Binky take a nap, he gets spastic and races through the house which is okay until he starts biting my toes and barking at me. Then I have to pick him up and scratch his back or his chest. The next thing you know he's out so I lay him on the bed and he sleeps for 2-3 hours...then all is well! He just turned 7 months.