How do I get my dog to accept new puppy.?
How do I get my dog to accept new puppy.? Dog Breed Discussions
I have a female 9 month old Yorkshire Terrier (Lucy) and brought home a new female 8weeks (Tia) on wednesday. Lucy is very placid and well behaved as I think all dogs should be given rules and limits aswell as love. I thought Lucy would love a playmate but she just isnt taking to Tia. Im not forcing anything and just letting them get on with things. They are fed together (Lucy backs off until Tia is finished), sleep together (Lucy keeps moving away if Tia wants to cuddle in). I just wondered if they need time or is there something I could do to move things along. Lucy growls if Tia gets a sneaky nip at her leg but apart from that is keeping her distance. HELP!I dont feed Tia before Lucy, I feed them at the same time and Lucy chooses to back off without getting any agression from Tia. Isnt it Lucy"s job to show her dominance in her own way rather than enforcing it. I dont favour one over the other I treat them equally even given Tias age.