Dani87 Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Hi All I need help..... I have an 11 week old female Pug who just doesnt like our 8 year old Male Staffie Our pug is inside as she is only a baby our staffie lives outside, when we bring them both inside to socialise our Pug snaps at the older dog? I'm worried eventually he will snap back Is this because she thinks she runs the house? Or she is scared? Our older dog sniffs her and gets excited to see her his very gentle, but getting very upset being stuck outside while she runs the hosue. We have had her for two weeks she goes to puppy school & is great with the other dogs. How can we get them to get along? Appreciate any help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuralPug Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I would get a nice secure puppy pen and put your puppy in that while your staffy is indoors. If she is definitely snapping it may be simply that she is frightened of his size. Are all the other puppies at puppy school smaller dogs? It is fairly unusual for an 11 week old to snap - but it is not unusual for them to be quite bitey in play, which might be mistaken for snapping? Lack of bite inhibition can be dealt with by first a warning to stop nipping followed by an immediate time out and stopping of all play if the warning is ignored. Again the puppy pen is ideal for a time out place. It is definitely unfair for your 8yo dog to be left outside due to a new puppy, so do make a secure place for your puppy which allows the older boy to come inside as much as possible while the little girl is learning correct behaviour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani87 Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 Thank You. Most of the puppies at puppy school are alot larger than her e.g Huskie/Labs. I wasnt sure if she was playing of snaping at him? She is extremly spoilit which may be a problem? She is very playful but unfortunelty when we try bring them together she goes all shy and hides behind me. Once again thank you for your suggestions I will try them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmolo Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 If she is hiding behind you she is frightened. Put the older dog on a lead when you bring them together. What is the older dog doing when greeting the puppy? You say the puppy is spoiled- what do you mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani87 Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 Thanks. The older dog just wants to sniff her & is curious of her, His very gentle and excellent around other dogs. Spoilt: She gets what she wants when she wants. Thanks for everyones tips we will try them all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Seems your pup needs some tough love , education, rules, boundaries .... ;) why can't she be let outside, rather than he be brought inside? if she has room to move, and things to do it may be much better :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani87 Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 Bushwoman: great idea they loved being outside together :) we will keep persisting with them each day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackJaq Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Why do you spoil your puppy but not the older dog? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani87 Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share Posted September 28, 2013 Both dogs are well looked after & treated the same we were just finding it hard having them both inside together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani87 Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share Posted September 28, 2013 Both dogs are well looked after & treated the same we were just finding it hard having them both inside together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Both dogs are well looked after & treated the same we were just finding it hard having them both inside together! I have two staffys inside together - they have rules. They are allowed to play in the lounge room but not in the kitchen. In fact, when I am cooking, they are not allowed in the kitchen under my feet and tend to sit at the door (or go out and play). If they break the rules, they go on their mats.. Set some rules and boundaries about how you expect them to behave inside and then you can enjoy them as much inside as outside :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sares Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Set some rules and boundaries about how you expect them to behave inside and then you can enjoy them as much inside as outside :) Agreed. Set rules and boundaries for both dogs.. Puppies need to learn the rules from day 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleduck Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 I have a 13 year old Dally & a new baby Dally. I have had a few growls from the older dog towards the Pup when he is getting sick of puppy play. Its the way the pup learns correct doggy manners and how much is too much. I have found that although the old boy will growl when he has had enough, he won't hurt the baby... its enough for the warning growl to let the pup know to back off. Perhaps bring your two together under tight supervision and let them work it out together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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