Pup + My older dogs

[littlemisslauren]

Baby Betsy has been living at my OHs parents house with me and OH for several reasons. She has been to my parents house for a visit twice now. I really want her and my old Border to at least tollerate each other because he really is my dog of a lifetime and I would like him to live with me once the ridgy has gone (morbid- I know).

First visit was interesting. I carried Betsy in, both old dogs came outside to greet us and they either didnt notice or didnt care about the pup. My mum demanded a cuddle from pup as soon as we got in (was their first meeting too!) and the older dogs suddenly realised there was another dog there! Mum held pup while the ridgy came over for a sniff, she had a bit of a grumble at the pup and my mum sent her away. My old border was VERY interested in the pup.... VERY. He is usually quite dog aggressive (although usually only when on the lead so I was very worried how he would react!) but showed no aggression at all towards her but he was intent on sniffing her and his little willy started to come out!!!!

Can I add my boder had his bits off over 11 years ago, lives with an unspayed bitch and NEVER does this.

We tried to ignore it and carried on chatting as we normally would, with mum holding pup. Both older dogs settled so my mum put Betsy on the floor (still holding her), the ridgy came over for a sniff, the stuuuuuuupid puppy licked the old grumps nose and she was in turn snapped at. Mum immediately lifted the pup away and sent the ridgey out of the room.

Throughout the drama, my old boy is still sniffing away and seems determined to humpp my little pup!!

Soooooooo... Thoughts on what has gotten into my old man?? Any tips to make the introductions easier (for the older dogs mainly - this puppy is hard as nails!)??

My mum and the ridgy have a very close bond, could this be related to the snapping?? I carried the pup another day and the ridgy completely ignored her but the old perv was still at it!

Did I do everything wrong?? Our ridgey will have never socialised with a puppy and is quite daft so I think she might actually be scared of it!

It is not essential that the ridgy accepts the pup, they have no need to ever share a living space but it would make things a whole lot easier!

 

[CAYLA]

I would imagine the ridgeback go a little jelous when your mam was holding onto it, dogs will pay more interest in something new when it's at a height or being made a fuss of, hence why they probably ignored it outdoors, it was not big deal then.
Keep taking the puppy, so they can get used to her smells, your mum did right to warn the ridgeback and send her away, this routine I would stick to, obs make sure pup does not pester but approaching for a sniff is fine.
The behaviour your older dog displays is natural, the puppy probably smells rather delicious and still has her mothers scent on her which would have a good mixture of hormoney based smells, I would be very firm and give him a sharp dig and "NO" if he shows humping or fruity behaviour, he will soon learn to accept the reprimand, and the smells will soon subside, especailly if you keep introducing her, it will be alot easier when you can take them for a walk together as they will be more focused on the walk than each other and still they are getting to know one another and scents.
If you are spending longer periods at your mams, take a little carrier with you, so u can build up the time they spend together gradually, after a little while place pup in carrier with a treat, this way you dont always have to heighten her presence by holding onto her and the dogs (esp ridgeback) can experience the quiter side of the pup.

 

[CorvusCorax]

I agree re the carrier, scooping her up and carrying her away will likely increase frustration in the older dogs because she is 'up' and seems to be being favoured by you or your mum.

 

[littlemisslauren]

Thank you! she has a big cat carrier she slept in before we got in her crate so I will take that I can take up with me.

Luckily the ridgey is usually a very well behaved old girl, even when she has a bee in her bonnet she will sod off if told to. If she was more assertive I would be quite scared to take her on by by self.

Hopefully the little man will get over his dirty mind soon! We want to walk them together once all jabs are done etc.