Trouble with new puppy and older dog.

Waterfordlass

Hello all.
I'm looking for some advice...or even alcohol.
We have a seven year old Jack Russell X, she has been an only puppy since she was three months old and is a pure baby, has the complete run of the house and has always been the center of attention.

We decided to adopt a little brother for her, and our new three month old boy (Jack Russell) arrived two weeks ago.
Naturally being a puppy he is a tornado and plays non stop including jumping on his big sister. She growls at him, bares her teeth and barks like crazy. She is normally such a gentle soul and it's killing us to think that she is not happy.
We feed them separately and for now they sleep in seperate rooms because of the pups enthusiasm, but during the day they are always together as I stay home while hubby works.
I have tried putting him in another room to give the girl some space, but his cries and barks are heartbreaking.

When puppy is sleeping, our girl will go over, tail wagging and sniff him which seems to indicate that she doesn't hate him.
In the garden they are fine, but when in the house this behaviour is contant and we don't know what to do next.

And advice would be so welcome. Thanks.

mymo

Just give it time, and carry on the way you are.

Sounds like the dog is just warning the pup to leave her alone, the pup will get the message and she will get used to the pup.
From what you say she likes the pup, just needs time, for her to adjust and for him to learn manners.

Cutie18Ireland

Give it time, takes about 3 weeks to settle in. We had a 5 month old pup and took in a 14 yr old Westie, the pup went mental. We kept him away from the older fella at night and stuff to give him some rest. A month on they get on great, so much so that we have gotten another one... mad house at the minute as she settles in

The older fella got so excited with the new edition he pulled a ligament, is now hopping around on 3 legs after the younger 2.
New one is well able to play fight the puppy back, sometimes it does look viscious but they are just playing.

In regards to sleeping the younger 2 sleep together, seperate from the older fella in order to give him some rest. With feeding the youngest I have to keep seperate from the other 2 as he would eat all 3 bowls of food and is very food aggressive, has been since we got him, nothing seems to work with him so seperate from everyone is the best solution for us with him.

You will get into a routine easily with them whichever way you decide they sleep or eat. The first week was the worst so just hang on in there

Bannasidhe

Had the same problem last year with a 14 year old Jack bitch (who had total freedom of the house and was doted on) when we got another Jack bitch puppy. One thing we found worked was to rub the old empress with an old towel and then use same towel to rub puppy and therefore transfer the 'pack' scent.

Young Pup is now a year old and the two, while not best friends ever, have a good relationship. Mostly ignore each other but ask to go outside together and always share a little kiss good morning.

alexlyons

we got a springer spaniel puppy august 201 already having an 11 year old springer. SImilar thing happened but not to half the extent you say its happening with you. we let rosie tell him off if she wasn't happy, but made sure there was no threat to oscar, which there wasn't.

It was brilliant because dogs learn best from other dogs, and it meant that he responds to rosie and us much quicker if we indicate he shouldn't be doing something. he learnt who is boss, and now himself and rosie love playing (as much as a 12 year old with arthritis can!) with him jumping around her and nipping her ears etc. rosie loves the company and it gave her a new life after being very lethargic, but she's quick to put him back in his box if he over steps the mark.

keep an eye that there is no danger to the puppy, but let nature take its course as puppy learns.

Waterfordlass

Thanks so much for all your great advice and help. Things are finally returing to normal.
Our girl has decided that the small man is not so bad and they actually play together several times a day.
They still have their moments, but everything is going in the right direction.

Puppy Alfie has wrecked the house...and it's so great.

chris139ryan

im in this same situation with my dog shes 14 and my new bull terrier just over 8 weeks and the older dog is scared of the bully, sleeps in different parts of the house etc but as stated it takes time