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New puppy old bitch
The new pup arrives on Saturday. Any tips on helping him to be accepted by our bitch?
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We were in exactly this position a few years ago. We took our adult bitch to where we were getting the pup(male) and introduced them immediately.
A few of the comments already made are ridiculous, like the one from Bettyboo22 - no justification for that kind of action at all! The bitch will ALWAYS be in charge and the little sprog will be left in absolutely no doubt from the outset who's boss! Dogs NEED to have leaders and followers, a bit like we humans I guess?
Also, absolute rubbish from lankeela about putting the pup in a pen - that would create absolute mayhem - no, far better to let both dogs mix - the bitch will soon put the little upstart in his place if need be! And he will learn very quickly just what he can (or can't!) get away with. She will educate him, but how can she if he's locked away as if he has committed some crime?
I've had dogs for donkey's years - as long as you remember that they ARE dogs and not human beings, you'll be fine. Having said that, most dogs aren't stupid and learn quickly. Although, we did have a greyhound once and she was as thick as a brush...................
A few of the comments already made are ridiculous, like the one from Bettyboo22 - no justification for that kind of action at all! The bitch will ALWAYS be in charge and the little sprog will be left in absolutely no doubt from the outset who's boss! Dogs NEED to have leaders and followers, a bit like we humans I guess?
Also, absolute rubbish from lankeela about putting the pup in a pen - that would create absolute mayhem - no, far better to let both dogs mix - the bitch will soon put the little upstart in his place if need be! And he will learn very quickly just what he can (or can't!) get away with. She will educate him, but how can she if he's locked away as if he has committed some crime?
I've had dogs for donkey's years - as long as you remember that they ARE dogs and not human beings, you'll be fine. Having said that, most dogs aren't stupid and learn quickly. Although, we did have a greyhound once and she was as thick as a brush...................
when i was about 8 we got a new puppy and already had a 8 year old bitch, my great uncle who had bred dogs all his life told us to put them into a room together and they'll soon decide if they are going to get on or not, we did it and after a lot of sniffing and anxiety from the pup she started to get a bit playful jumping about nipping the other dog when all of a sudden the older dog grabbed the puppy pinned her to the floor and licked her face, it was as if she was saying we are going to be friends but im in charge.
supposedly this is what my great uncle was expecting
My advice would be through them in at the deep end but make sure your there incase it gets nasty
supposedly this is what my great uncle was expecting
My advice would be through them in at the deep end but make sure your there incase it gets nasty
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Just wait until he gets hurt or terrified and is yelling ! Around here, the strange bitches showed no maternal feelings to a pup, until one day it got seriously told off by the wolfhound bitch and ran screaming to cower in a corner. All the other bitches rushed over and were licking its face, calming it, and giving the poor wolfhound dirty looks.The dog (i.e. male) paid no attention whatsoever!
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