Im trying to cover all the bases for next summer when hopefully our puppy arrives, after reading the stories on here about lively puppies my memories of our last labrador puppy are coming back. At home we already have my daughters Westie which we seem to have inherited after she set up home of her own, he is 12 years old and although he is good with other dogs he doesn't go out of his way to play with other dogs any more. My concern is how he might get on with a hyperactive bundle of joy with very sharp teeth, any advise greatfully received. Thanks
May be helpful to have a few "meet and greet" sessions so your current dog can meet your new pup before bringing him/her home. I expect the westie will be rather put out either way with a whole new bundle of attention seeking Labrador invading their space
Hi and welcome. I highly recommend The Happy Puppy book to give you some tips on having a new pup as it sounds like it's been a while. Can you section off an area of the house that the Westie can have quiet downtime and not be pestered by a bouncy pup?
Thanks for the help the book has arrived and I've found there is a lot of information to take in, I will read it front to back a couple of time then keep it handy for reference when the time comes. I think the meet and greet session are a good idea so will think about that, also getting a baby gate to give the Westie a safe area. Thanks
Welcome to you. My Cavalier Spaniel was 15 when puppy Tatze arrived. We had places where he could snooze and the pup was never allowed. Now Tatze is five and we have a new pup she has her chair where the pup is never allowed near her, she can relax and snooze there knowing she’ll not be pounced on. Also, don’t stop the older dog growling at the pup, it’s their way of saying ‘don’t jump on my old bones’ and pups understand the language very well indeed.
