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My dog is jealous of my new girlfriend. How can I help her adjust?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Female | unspayed | 3 years old | 1lb

My dog is currently behaving weird ( jealous) in front or while I’m with my new girlfriend. My dog and I lived with my ex. It has been a long time since she has seen me with somebody else. But now that she is, I feel she’s jealous. I feel bad because I want my dog to be comfortable. What can I do in situations like this?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on January 20th, 2020

Consider a pheromone product, such as the Adaptil collar or DAP plug in diffuser, to help decrease any anxiety or aggression. You can also have your new partner feed, play with and walk Leia so that she gets used to her/him being around and associates "good things" with her/him.

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