we have a 3 legged dog called oscar and we have had him for 7 yrs, we recently got a puppy (bichon frise) from a rescue centre, we took oscar with us on the initial look at angel, since we have her home now oscar is acting very strange with her, growling at her, been very jealous, taking her toys into his bed etc, he wont interact with her at all, i would be very grateful for any help as to how to get oscar to get along with angel.
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I have had 2 rescue dogs in the past. and introducing them outside of the home is one thing but them living together in the same house is a different kettle of fish.
I had a rotti (complete mommas boy! glued to me constantly) called Tank and then a Staffy called Tia and even though Tank loved her very much he didnt like the attention she got. Especially with us having to put extra time in with her to get her trained and used to her new home and surroundings. Thankfully he was a big softie so he didnt hurt her but it took a while and a lot of sulking from Tank before he got used to her.
My suggestion would be to walk them, feed them and train them separately. With your new puppy she will need learn boundaries and quickly. She will need to learn that Oscar has his own space and his own cuddle time. With him being classed as senior it is the puppy that will need to adapt to oscar and him know that you still love him very much!
Jealously when a new dog comes into the home is very common but it is steady as she goes especially with an older dog and try and implement training where you can.
It will take a little time but you will get there in the end.
If he starts to become aggressive and passes the dominant stage then a different tact may be required as you dont want either of them or your family members hurt.
The last thing I would add is make sure they dont sleep in the same room too. Keep them seperate for now.
Keep us posted.
I wish you lots of luck
Sophie x
I had a rotti (complete mommas boy! glued to me constantly) called Tank and then a Staffy called Tia and even though Tank loved her very much he didnt like the attention she got. Especially with us having to put extra time in with her to get her trained and used to her new home and surroundings. Thankfully he was a big softie so he didnt hurt her but it took a while and a lot of sulking from Tank before he got used to her.
My suggestion would be to walk them, feed them and train them separately. With your new puppy she will need learn boundaries and quickly. She will need to learn that Oscar has his own space and his own cuddle time. With him being classed as senior it is the puppy that will need to adapt to oscar and him know that you still love him very much!
Jealously when a new dog comes into the home is very common but it is steady as she goes especially with an older dog and try and implement training where you can.
It will take a little time but you will get there in the end.
If he starts to become aggressive and passes the dominant stage then a different tact may be required as you dont want either of them or your family members hurt.
The last thing I would add is make sure they dont sleep in the same room too. Keep them seperate for now.
Keep us posted.
I wish you lots of luck
Sophie x
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It's a tough one and although I agree with Golden Bear, separation shouldn't be the answer for long. Perhaps once training is sufficient you can go back to them being around each other.
Walking together is especially good for creating a bond, it must be a good pace with them focused on the walk. Be calm and keep moving forward.
Best of luck. x
Walking together is especially good for creating a bond, it must be a good pace with them focused on the walk. Be calm and keep moving forward.
Best of luck. x
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