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Introducing A New
Puppy
Jackie Drakeford |
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Adult dogs can find
it hard to accept a new puppy. Apart from the youngster seeming
to get more in the way of food and attention, which can offend adult
dogs or even make them start guarding their resources, puppies can be
trying company if they are not respectful of adult dogs' space.
it is interesting that some puppies are naturally "polite" with older
dogs, whereas others hang off ears and tails and are generally a
nuisance. Some older dopgs are indulgent to an impressive
degree, whereas others will give early and clear warning. If the
warning stops at growls and snaps, there is no need to intervene, but
if a grown dog actually bites a puppy or shakes it, then the two must
be separated. It is unwise tro kennel a puppy with an adult dog
as both need their quiet time and it doesn't take much to wound or even
kill a puppy. Similarly, even the most tolerant of adult dogs
needs to have a safe place away from the puppy.
Puppies should be able to learn their place in the new environment without risk to themselves ot the other dogs in the household and so all interaction must be supervised. Handled well, most situations shake down within a couple of weeks. A puppy amnesty should then apply untill the new recruit reaches adolescence.
Some breeds are more or less polite and motherly than others. Some bitches are strict with their puppies, doing things for them but not allowing liberties. Others are forebearing to the extreme and some take the "spare the rod and spoil the child" approach.
Puppies should be able to learn their place in the new environment without risk to themselves ot the other dogs in the household and so all interaction must be supervised. Handled well, most situations shake down within a couple of weeks. A puppy amnesty should then apply untill the new recruit reaches adolescence.
Some breeds are more or less polite and motherly than others. Some bitches are strict with their puppies, doing things for them but not allowing liberties. Others are forebearing to the extreme and some take the "spare the rod and spoil the child" approach.
reprinted with kind permission from
Alastair Balmain
Deputy Editor:Shooting Times & Country Magazine
Blue Fin Building, 110 Southwark Street SE1 0SU
Tel: 020 3148 4750
The above information is simply informational. It's intent is not to replace the advice of a veterinarian nor to assist you in making a diagnosis of your pet. Please consult with your own veterinarian for confirmation of any diagnosis. Your pets life may depend on it.
Deputy Editor:Shooting Times & Country Magazine
Blue Fin Building, 110 Southwark Street SE1 0SU
Tel: 020 3148 4750
The above information is simply informational. It's intent is not to replace the advice of a veterinarian nor to assist you in making a diagnosis of your pet. Please consult with your own veterinarian for confirmation of any diagnosis. Your pets life may depend on it.