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Introductions are going well between our two dogs and our new puppy, but our youngest dog (she is 2) is a little bit jealous at times. Any tips for making the process as painfree as possible for her?

Bess (the 2 year old) has been the spoilt baby since she arrived, which is totally our fault. She was the last in so has never had to deal with this before, unlike our Great Dane x Husky JD, who is 10 and had to cope with the arrival of Bess and two kittens. JD is coping fine, she’s curious but giving the puppy space and is showing no signs of jealousy.
Bess is trying to control the pup a bit, which I totally understand, she’s just reminding her who rules the roost around here!

Any helpful tips greatfully received though. Pup has her second jabs on Monday, so she is still not allowed out for another week or two. She’s been exploring our large garden though.

Also, toilet training tips? JD came toilet trained 10 years ago but Bess was an absolute nightmare when she arrived. She was still trying to go in the house when she was over 1.

Puppy has peed on the other dogs night beds, so we have lifted those and won’t put them down til night time. She did poop outside though!
I’m taking her into the garden every half an hour and after her food.

Any puppy tips appreciated.
 
Try not to overlook time spent with the older one (easier said than done as puppies take up so much time!).

I walked our older boy (who is very much my dog) separately, until our pup was big enough to come with us, so that was very specifically his time getting 100% attention.

We also made sure there were plenty of toys to play with, as my older boy is very toy orientated.

Fundamentally they do need to get used to the changing dynamic. My older boy is quite happy with the pup, but he still comes with me on his own when I go on the computer as that's his time - my husband plays with the pup then. The only time we see any jealousy is if I fuss the pup when we're in our van travelling... i soon find the bigger lad's nose being shoved in between! I can tolerate that though!
 
Thank you. The 2 year old bitch seems to have struck up a friendship with the puppy, but is still jealous about toys. She wants whatever the puppy has. The puppy then leaves the toy and goes to something else and the other dog decides she wants that one too!

My older dog is just amazing- she’s taken the role of nanny and is keeping an eye on the pup, not letting the 2 year old dog get too rough with her but equally keeping pup in line too.

I’m very tired! You forget how draining the puppy phase is!
 
Don't worry about older one bossing the pup, pups are generally nicer people for learning what 'bog off' means!

Also, don't 'support' the puppy if the older one has told her to go away. I know I am horribly out of date when it comes to my views on pecking order, but puppies should be bottom, that is the way of the world. If they get kicked out of the bed they were in, as long as there is a comfy alternative, it really doesn't matter. (although our pups tend to get into beds with the adults who then move in horror!).
 
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CorvusCorax said:
I wouldn't have shared/freely available toys. I buy the toys, I have the receipts, I decide who plays with them and when!!
The role that the older dog is playing, that should be your role too.
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Obviously I am fulfilling that role aswell. Didn’t feel that I needed to explain that really! We’ve done many introductions over the years, successfully, including integrating a very full on Malinois with the pack.

Just thought it would be nice to have other people’s tips and experiences. I take on board your toy suggestion though, thanks! We don’t have lots of toys lying around but we have a few.
 
When you’ve only got a couple of dogs introducing another is usually pretty straightforward, particularly given the ages of your existing two 😊 Pup will soon learn her place in the hierarchy I’m sure
 
scats said:
Obviously I am fulfilling that role aswell. Didn’t feel that I needed to explain that really! We’ve done many introductions over the years, successfully, including integrating a very full on Malinois with the pack.

Just thought it would be nice to have other people’s tips and experiences. I take on board your toy suggestion though, thanks! We don’t have lots of toys lying around but we have a few.
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No shared toys/stepping in when you feel the need was my tip, based on what you had written :)
 
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