My GSD puppy bothers my older pug. Will he hurt him as he grows?

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Hello; My wife and I adopted a GSD Lab Mix puppy. (Purebred dad 50/50mom) He is two months old. he is quickly learning and improving, I am afraid because we also have a five year old pug. They Pretty much ignore each other but the puppy is always trying to play with him and the pug growls and jumps on him if he doesnt leave him alone. I'm worried that as kai continues growing he will hurt our pug. Is there anything to be worried about here? Can gsd get along with small dogs if trained properly? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 4 days old | 84 lbs

Bette Isacoff · Accepted Answer

It is normal for puppies to be a nuisance to older dogs, as they try to mimic the rough-and-tumble play they had with their littermates. It is also normal for the older dog to say "enough is enough . . . leave me alone!" There shouldn't be a problem, and GSDs can certainly get along with small dogs. If you see any signs of true aggression, as opposed to the mock-fighting of play, then it is time to worry. Whether Kal seems aggressive or not, once he is three-four months old, enroll him in a good basic obedience class, so that you can learn to handle him (and he can learn to do as he's told) before he gets too big.

My GSD puppy bothers my older pug. Will he hurt him as he grows?

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