Existing Dogs Put Out By New Puppy

[Postdog]

We have just got a new puppy (wire haired dachshund) but had three existing dogs, these being two lhasa apso's and a jack russell staffy cross.

The 3 original dogs seem put out a bit though we are making an effort to show nothing has changed with them. They aren't aggressive, just ignoring him.

any suggestions to help bonding?

[Cannedgranny]

Can't help about the bonding but very envious about the dachshund puppy. They are adorable. I'm sure the other three dogs will come right. Good luck.

[pixie373]

Ignoring is a good sign-they haven't started with a fight. Just carry on as you are and give them time.

[Purple_Popple]

Leave them to sort out the pecking order...it will sort itself out in time. :)

[Tilly2]

Don't leave them alone with the new puppy, just in case

[wolf63]

Dogs tend to accept an addition to the family - especially pups. As the others have said just keep an eye on them and you should be okay.

http://www.pdsa.org.uk/pet-health-advice/puppies-and-dogs/company maybe there will be some information on this site.

Good luck ~ is it a little girl or boy?

[Postdog]

Well since I posted, Digby, the yorkie staffy cross, suddenly started playing with him and we have been in hysterics watching them chase each other.

it's a boy wolf and as a friend on facebook, you can see pics and vids posted over the last few days.

[Postdog]

Jack russel cross I meant to say..

[wolf63]

Your new friend is beautiful. Are you buying him in instalments , Will you be getting the legs next week. :-)

[wildwood]

lol @ wolf

[Postdog]

Just an update.

All three dogs are now more tolerant, though one, Dusty, is still a bit stand offish. That said, he always is.

Digby, the Jack Russell cross now loves him, plays with him and protects him. Olly, the other Lhasa, now tolerates being touched by him and let's him sleep next to him.

Happy days.