My dog hates the new puppy?
I have a 4 yr. old maltipoo, she isnt the friendliest dog either. She is a little angel to me and my boyfriend but anyone else she will try to attack! Very few people/animals does she like right off. The problem is we got a Boxer puppy 4 days ago. He is SO friendly and playful but my dog is having a hard time accepting him. Ive read online & tried everything it says to make her accept him and not feel threatened from him being in her territory. At first she wouldn't come near him OR me (but she was sick, I had to take her to the vet so I kept that in mind). Now she will actually come around him now & sniff his butt and stuff but anytime he tries to play with her, get near her food OR HIS, or any toys she will attack him and bite him. She could hurt him if she wanted but she will just nip so I guess she is trying to show her dominance. Should I scold her or just let it run its course? I don't want her to feel like I hate her but I am ready for her to stop being a ***** lol.
How do I best introduce a new puppy to my dog?
1. The gender shouldn't matter much as long as you'll be getting the new puppy fixed when he/she is old enough. 2. When you bring the puppy home, hold the puppy in the driveway/front yard and have someone bring your dog out. This will show him that the puppy is not trying to invade his territory. See how he reacts to the puppy. If he seems fine with the puppy in your arms, put the puppy on the grass and let the puppy use the bathroom and whatnot. See how your dog reacts. If everything goes well, bring them both inside. Let the puppy explore, and allow your current dog to follow. Be sure you are supervising so you can quickly separate if any problems should arise. For the first few days, you'll be spending lots of time with the puppy. Be sure you spend lots of time with your current dog so he doesn't get jealous or feel left out. Praise your dog when he allows you to pet the puppy without getting jealous or trying to shove the puppy away. Carefully monitor them when they interact over the first few days. When you can not watch them, put the puppy in a crate. 3. You can feed the puppy at the same time, but keep in mind that puppies usually eat 3 times a day whereas older dogs eat 2 times a day. When your puppy gets that third meal, be sure your older dog doesn't try to eat as well. It's fine feeding them in the same place. Just monitor them and make sure there are no problems and they do not become aggressive. If there's a problem with feeding time, separate them. 4. Allow your current dog to continue sleeping with him. Put the puppy in a crate in your bedroom and teach the puppy that he/she sleeps there. When the puppy is older, you can get a dog bed for him/her to sleep on the floor. I think the best way to make the transition easier for your current dog is to give him tons of praise and attention when he's being good around the puppy so that he sees he is still important, but he must accept the new puppy. Good luck.
Can a first-time dog owner get a blue heeler puppy?
I've been looking through local ads (classifieds, craigslist, etc) because me and my parents are interested in getting one puppy (we are all first-time dog owners, pet owners for that matter). Based on cost and interest, I found a person selling seven 5-week old Queensland Heeler puppies (also called an Australian Cattle dog, Blue Heeler, and Red Heeler) ~ all have had their first set of shots. From what I've read, they are smart dogs but require plenty of exercise. Also, although they are technically herding dogs, we want to keep one as a pet. Is this or will it be a little too much to ask of ourselves based on our inexperience? What are your thoughts/experience? We are all eager and loving and having a large backyard and spacious house. Thanks.
New Puppy First Dog for me need advice?
Bordernese? What the heck is that? That's not a breed. Tell me you didn't pay some puppy mill backyard breeder for this dog. Please. She's only been there a day. She's going to be nervous. She's obviously come from a bad background, either a mill, a BYB, or a shelter, so it's going to take awhile for her to adjust. What do you mean you "shake her head"? When she responds to her name or to a command, she should get a "good girl" or "yes!" and a small treat. I would also be careful about using her name as punishment too much. You want "NO!" or "uh-uh". Using her name to yell at her is going to teach her that her name = bad. +As far as the treating, she can get treats when she does good things, but you don't have to give her whole treats. You may want to see if she likes frozen blueberries - they can be a great treat puppy. Otherwise, the very small high quality training treats broken in half or thirds should be plenty of treat. + If she's breaking through whatever barrier you have, then she needs a crate or an ex-pen. I would also pick up the plastic bags - I would be TERRIFIED of her choking or her suffocating. At 8 weeks old, assuming this is a Border Terrier/Havanese mutt, she should still be with mom. Since you already have her, she needs to be brought out every 30 minutes like clockwork AND immediately after she eats, drinks, or plays. She doesn't need her water changed 3 times a day and she probably needs food 4-5 times a day since she is too young. At night, she can be crated but you'll either have to get up and let her out every few hours or expect to clean up potty in the AM. Also, you need to be aware that both Border Terriers and Havanese are VERY VOCAL BREEDS. They are also VERY active dogs. They do not usually do well in apartments.
New Puppy, Need Help.?
So I now have a new puppy, and would like some help to better bring her up and train her ahead of time. She was born on Nov 6 (2008) and is a German Shepherd, Keisch Houng, and Australian Blue Healer mix. So basically, explain what I should do as if explaining to someone who is 10 and just got their first puppy. Thanks in advance.
Help: New puppy dog (aspin), how do I manage first days?
Puppies are known for crying. I have never had much luck with the old clock or radio tricks. What I do is lay down by the crate like I was going to sleep there. Usually a puppy may fuss a little, but then settle down and go to sleep. Once it is asleep, you can get up and go to bed. Until the puppy is 10-12 weeks old, it may need a trip outside in the middle of the night. You can settle it down again the same way. My answer at http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/ind... should help. I mention needing a vet. There are a number of nasty diseases around. You need to try to avoid possibly sick dogs and places they eliminate until 2 weeks after your puppy gets a shot at 3 months. Earlier shots may or may not protect it. Start training at once. I mentioned sticking to the breeder's food. None of the highly rated foods are any better or worth the risks of switching. I have had very good luck sticking with poorly rated Pro Plan and Iams. Puppies are much slower to adjust to new things after 12 weeks. I think he should be warm enough without a blanket and unless he is younger than 6 weeks is better off without food over night. Housebreaking? http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?...
Any advice for getting a pet dog for the first time?
If you are a first time dog owner, this is the most important thing to consider. Having a dog or cat is a commitment you make that will last for their entire lives, not for as long as it is convenient. pet ownership is a big responsibility. This creature is dependent on you for the quality of its life and you can never take a break from that responsibility.You can never let the water bowl(s) get empty. You must feed them and well. They need care, love and activity. Owning pets can be expensive and you have to meet the expenses. At times it is inconvenient. You must be aware of and as responsive to the emotional and practical needs of your pet as you are of any family member or good friend.If this does not give you second thoughts, do it. It will probably be the best thing you have ever done for yourself, and certainly for the dog. There are important reasons to get the dog from a shelter; do not buy from a breeder. If you want to know why, ask. A hundred Quora members will explain it to you.
My first ever pup died of parvo virus, now I fear to keep another pet dog.What should I do?
We adopted a pup from a shelter towards the end of 2014, and it contracted Parvo just two days after coming home. It died within a week. We were heartbroken, and scared to bring another pup home. We got a call about a month later from a volunteer at the shelter that a family somewhere in Secunderabad had a dog that gave birth to an unwanted litter, and if they weren't getting adopted soon, they'd be thrown out on the street. We had been yearning for a dog so much that when we heard this, our fear of losing it vanished. We instead focused on everything we could do to ensure the new pup stayed healthy. We bleach-cleaned our whole house upside down, inside out. Every toy, every bowl the previous pup used was thrown out. Every single thing in the house was wiped clean at least two feet up the ground. (BTW, bleach is the only way to effectively get rid of the parvo virus)Moving on to the new pup. We went to visit the family, picked a pup, but limited our contact. She was still just about a month old, and we did not want to risk anything. We went back a week later when she was around 40 days old, took her to a nearby vet, and got her first 7-in-1 vaccination. She finally came home after the vet assured us it was okay.The first few days were definitely stressful, and worrying, but thankfully we got past it. She is now over one year old, all vaccines up-to-date, and owns the house.Coming to you, it is okay to be scared, that fear will make sure you are extra careful next time. Don't give up on dogs because of that one experience. I started sponsoring vaccinations for stray pups whenever I can, just my little effort to curb that dreaded disease. Even if you decide not to get another dog, you can probably do something like this, the satisfaction is immeasurable.
New puppy with an old dog who now drools a lot when around puppy.?
HOW TO HELP YOUR DOGS TO COPE WITH A NEW PUPPY. Puppies are excitable, lovable hooligans. They have bursts of unbelievable energy, however in order to grow they need lots of sleep. New puppies need a room where they can rest and sleep and the other dogs in the house need respite. Older dogs don’t want puppies biting their ears and chewing their necks, if a puppy does this, the older dogs should be allowed to chastise the puppy. How would you cope with an unruly toddler twenty four hours a day? Would you be annoyed, if you had a toddler thrust upon you who pulled your hair and poked your eyes? I am sure that you would grumble. Please don’t expect your dog to cope with an unruly puppy and to baby-sit twenty four hours a day. Supervise them for SHORT play sessions, then put your puppy in a quiet place to rest. I am not a big fan of crates, however if you do not have a utility room or a separate place where you can leave the puppy, a crate might be an alternative. Don’t expect your older dog to want to sleep with your puppy or to play with it constantly. Your puppy will possibly need about four meals a day. Divide your other dog’s rations into four and feed it (or them) at the same time. At the outset you must ensure that your puppy cannot steal the food from your other dogs. Perhaps you can put the puppy on a lead, or create enough space to ensure that the puppy does not steal. However it is important that your other dog, or dogs knows that the puppy is not getting preferential treatment and that they are all being fed when the puppy is fed. Give your existing dog or dogs extra attention when the puppy is resting and make them feel special. There will be visitors, who want to see your puppy. If the doorbells rings when your puppy is with your other dogs, put your puppy into another room and tell your visitors to fuss your adult dog or dogs and provide treats for your visitors to give them, BEFORE the puppy is allowed out to greet your visitors. Older dogs love puppies, with the proviso that YOU stop the puppy from being a pain in the bum. They don’t want a puppy being thrust upon them all of the time. If you do this any dog will object and be confused.