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is it always hard for a older dog to adjust to a new puppy.we hv a peekapoo that is 5 we just brought home new puppy.

the older puppy will not come around the puppy and acts scared to death. she will shake and try to climb up anywhere to get away from the puppy


Asked by Guest 414558 on Jun 29th 2009 in Puppies
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Burkett's Cookies 'n' Creme

Not always. Depends on the dog, and how she was raised and socialized before.


Burkett's Cookies 'n' Creme answered on 6/29/09. Helpful? Yes/Helpful: No 0 Report this answer


Katie

Hi there!
Has your peekapoo ever lived with another dog? Does she ever get out to the dog park or dog beach to socialize with other dogs? Has she ever been in a group training class, or other structured interaction with other dogs? Did you let her meet the newcomer before adopting the new puppy? Did you do any kind of behavioral assessment ahead of time? When they first met, how did you introduce them?

If your new puppy is like most, he is probably rambunctious and hasn't learned good dog manners yet. Your peekapoo is probably upset by the high energy and strangeness of this new puppy, and she is going to need help.

It's hard for those of us on Dogster to help/answer, because we can't directly observe how the two are behaving with each other. My recommendation is to consult a trainer/behaviorist who uses humane methods. Here is a link to my trainer's site, with an article on finding a reputable trainer:

www.k9techsupport.com

Good luck!


Katie answered on 6/29/09. Helpful? Yes/Helpful: No 0 Report this answer