New Puppy

[Urika]

Well, Rogue is home. I posted some pics in the Rottweiler gallery. When I brought her home, someone suggested having them greet with a happy voice. I did that. It went well, I guess. Diesel seemed curious, and then he went to his normal resting place and never gave her another thought. I really need advice. The pics in the gallery are a bit deceiving. Diesel will not allow her near him. He isn't being mean to her. He just avoids her like the plague. She isn't afraid of him, she has attempted to play with him a few times. He gets up and walks away.

Does he need time to warm up to her. I'm hoping that he won't treat her like this forever. Advise please.

[brunie's mom]

Of course things will get better...give it time.
When I brought our pup home...I did not even let them meet face to face. I let our older female smell the pup through the crate door, and when the puppy was loose..the older dog was in her crate. She really did not think much of him when he came close to her crate. I just kept them separated for the first week or so. The we took them for a short walk together...hubby took older dog, and I took puppy and we walked them on leash side by side. They were fine after that. Though I swear older dog, had that look every once in awhile that said "when is this puppy leaving?"

Just take things slow...give the older dog one on one time....and take puppy out often,etc. They will eventually get along...just make sure older dog has a chance to get away from puppy and have some peace and quiet.

Gina

[SABELLESMOM]

Sable took two days on the couch to "mull things over." I wouldn't worry too much just yet. Give them time. She, too, had that "When is she leaving" expression.

What is your rationale for crating one and then the other? Crates are home territory. You may be encouraging antagonism instead of familiarity. A dog will not like nearby encroachment of "his/her space," if you see what I mean.

When we introduced ours, Marty was on the floor with Sable. He stroked her, spoke to her, and light-heartedly told her this was Raven, "isn't she cute?" He kept his attentions on Sable with a ready hand near her collar. Rave was on my lap. Sable took to sniffing curiously, looking back and forth at both of us. "Is this what you want me to do?" Rave allowed her to sniff, then sniffed back.

After that, Rae played on the floor and Sable watched from the couch. Rae then slept in her crate. Sable played outside with us. We'd take Rave out for potty, and took Sable, too. When Sable initiated play, after careful consideration, it was as if she'd adopted the puppy. She took care of her, slept with her, played with her... all the time looking at the two of us poor humans with a smile and a "Why didn't we do this before?" look on her face. Very content with "her" puppy.

[CleasMommy]

Originally Posted by SABELLESMOM

Sable took two days on the couch to "mull things over." I wouldn't worry too much just yet. Give them time. She, too, had that "When is she leaving" expression.

What is your rationale for crating one and then the other? Crates are home territory. You may be encouraging antagonism instead of familiarity. A dog will not like nearby encroachment of "his/her space," if you see what I mean.

When we introduced ours, Marty was on the floor with Sable. He stroked her, spoke to her, and light-heartedly told her this was Raven, "isn't she cute?" He kept his attentions on Sable with a ready hand near her collar. Rave was on my lap. Sable took to sniffing curiously, looking back and forth at both of us. "Is this what you want me to do?" Rave allowed her to sniff, then sniffed back.

After that, Rae played on the floor and Sable watched from the couch. Rae then slept in her crate. Sable played outside with us. We'd take Rave out for potty, and took Sable, too. When Sable initiated play, after careful consideration, it was as if she'd adopted the puppy. She took care of her, slept with her, played with her... all the time looking at the two of us poor humans with a smile and a "Why didn't we do this before?" look on her face. Very content with "her" puppy.

This is some great advise for when we add a puppy to our brood.
SabellesMom I like the way you introduced the 2, and I think that approach would work best with our Clea. Thanks again for the advice also on my other post!

[brunie's mom]

Originally Posted by SABELLESMOM

Sable took two days on the couch to "mull things over." I wouldn't worry too much just yet. Give them time. She, too, had that "When is she leaving" expression.

What is your rationale for crating one and then the other? Crates are home territory. You may be encouraging antagonism instead of familiarity. A dog will not like nearby encroachment of "his/her space," if you see what I mean.

Our rationale was that we did not want the new puppy to be killed by our female. She was a rescue with some temperament problems...and not great with other dogs.

They each had their own crate.....so when puppy was crated...she could go up to his crate give him a sniff, without us worrying about him getting harmed.
Puppy could also check out older dog, without worrying about being harmed.
It all worked out...because we took things slowly and did not try to throw them together right from the start. Some dog need to be introduced slowly.
Safety was my main concern.

Gina

[Urika]

Thanks all.

Diesel has "free reign" in the house. He was crated the his first year. Rogue is crated intermittingly throughout the day. Today, he is still shying away from her. Occasionally, if I am holding her, he'll come take a sniff and walk away. But if she comes near him on her own, he jumps ship LOL. He does have that when in the world is she leaving look on his face. Also when she goes potty in the backyard, he has that why my backyard look on his face. Today is vet day for both of them. I'll try to take them for a stoll to the corner before the day is over. I love this site:)

[SABELLESMOM]

Originally Posted by brunie's mom

Our rationale was that we did not want the new puppy to be killed by our female. She was a rescue with some temperament problems...and not great with other dogs....
...Some dog need to be introduced slowly.
Safety was my main concern.

Understood, then. There was a specific concern dure to the rescue's prior behavior. That's a whole 'nother bag o' kumquats!

Urike, he'll get used to it and stop "jumping ship." Cute metaphor, that! As long as the pup is safe, ignore the ship jumping, and use cheerful, pleasant tones when you speak. This will assure him that all is well. There is nothing to fear.

If it goes on too long... laugh about it! Seriously. I had a rescue once, who was afraid of the phone ring. Once we all had a good laugh, and stroked the silly girl, she never jumped again.

[Urika]

Thanks for the words of wisdom.

I'm not sure if his behavior today has to do with the new puppy or not. But I am in need of more advice. We took boths dogs to the vet. They were both seen in the same room. When the vet began to examine Diesel, he began to growl at her. He has never done this, and I mean never and he's 4. He's has always taken his shots like a champ. She muzzled him. He has never had to wear a muzzle before. I instantly corrected him with each growl. He was borderline obnoxious. I must admit, I was a slightly embarrassed.

What can I do to help him continuously be on his best behavior?

[poohbearsmom]

We always leash the young ones around the older dogs. It keeps the pups from molesting the old resident, and it's easier to teach the pup boundaries, as well as allowing the older dog peace.

If the pup is not leashed, it's crated or in an expen in the middle of the household hubbub.

If the older dogs are kenneled, the pup gets free house time.