My older dog is scared of new puppy. How can I help them get along?

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Hi, We recently got a new puppy and our older dog is scared of the puppy, the adult dog runs away from puppy, as well as being very unsociable with the puppy and humans in the house. What can we do? Regards,

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Congrats on adding the new puppy to your household. These things can take time and patience but most pets will come around. Here is a helpful link: https://www.petcoach.co/article/5-tips-to-introduce-a-puppy-or-dog-to-your-older-dog/ Other things that will help including walking the dogs together, giving the older dog some alone time and keeping the puppy from getting too rough with the older dog. Also praise the older dog when she approaches the puppy or exhibits positive interest in the puppy. Please feel free to post any additional questions.

My older dog is scared of new puppy. How can I help them get along?

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