[Tara n Rocky's Mum]

Hi, i'm new to this site, i've come in search of some advice.

I have Rocky who is approx 5 - not too sure as he's a rescue dog, and we have recently adopted Tara who is 8 weeks, who has been abandoned by mum.

Thinking that Rocky would be the gentle giant he normally is on our first day of having Tara, we decided to introduce them. Unfortunately it didnt go to plan and he went for the pup a little (it looked like she was a bit confused and went to suckle of Rocky...) Since then we have kept them seperated they are both showing a lot of interest in each other with a barrier between them - wagging tails etc. but as soon as she goes near him he runs away.

As Tara is the first puppy we have had i just worry about them getting along. She is quite a playfull pup and quite forward. She mouths at things a lot but even though she is only 8 weeks, she has already mastered sit and lie down, because she was only six weeks when she had to be seperated from mum, she had her first injections at 7 weeks and has to wait until 16/12/06 before she can get her secondary jabs. I'm finding this quite frustrating as i have to wait until she is able to go to puppy lessons. which i am desperate to take her to.

Do's anyone have any advice on how i can get my two to get one, tips on mouthing and how to stimulate the pup (especiallly house training)

Cheers