HELP WITH MY DOGS!!!?

Question

i have a maltepoo n shes been with us since she was 2months old now shes a year n 4months....5days ago i rescued a male n adopted him...hes the same age as her, first she didnt give him anything cuz of her jalousy but now shes fine...she wants to play with him but now he doesnt give her stuff....if hes on my bed n she comes up he will leave...i dnt wanna hurt my baby i love her way too much..they dont fight..unless its over a treat or a specific toy. I dont want my baby girl to feel that she has no rights in her house anymore...the boy is very sweet n poor baby is scared of everything he was badly abused....what to i do???how to make them get along n how do i know if my maltepoo is sad because we got the new pup?

Answer 1

Dont worry they will settle down eventually, it takes time, its only early days yet.

Treat them equal, give them time and space, they will be fine.

When its been a few years and they still dont get along, then you shoud worry, lol.

Hope this helps and thanks for helping the little guy, Jane.

Answer 2

With dogs it can be difficult, you have to look at it in a pack way, thats the way dogs see it. You are top dog, if one gets to sleep on your bed they will see it as they are next in line. One will usually always be more dominant, and they will notice everything right down to the little things like who gets the plate of food first who is patted first, who walks in front of who, everything. Take notice of these things and try do things at the same time to make them both feel equally loved.

Answer 3

Well 5 days isn't much time, sometimes it can take months for them to accept the new one.  I would just try to treat them equally, as best as possible, and correct any bad behavior if they get into a fight or something, and then just give it some time.  sometimes they do better if a human isn't watching them all the time.

Answer 4

dogs have their own personalities, it takes time... when i moved in with my partner he had two dogs and i had one, it took a long time for my girl to fit in but she does, now, it took months,

you'll need to spend time with them each on their own, take it in turns to brush them and pamper them... they'll work it out...

Answer 5

Hi, some great answers have been supplied to you.

I think that you should back away and let them sort it out. My two maltese males were the same. They get along real well now, they still have their moments but that's kids for ya!

I give them both equal attention and everything is done at the same time so that one doesn't feel left out. As for their relationship between each other, I'd leave it up to them. Let them rely on each other for attention and for play time. My two are so dependent on each other, that I don't really have to do much, they just do their own thing, it's like I don't exist at times! They leave me out!

All the best.

Answer 6

It just takes time. They will get used to each other and then they will become best friends. Sometimes dogs have to get used to each other on there own so just don't try and push them together. Give them both love and show them that it is ok to like each other cause you love both of them. I have a Doberman and a Yorkie-poo and my Doberman does not think that she is fun at all. lol He is great with her, but he doesn't want her around him. He is getting better now though. He is starting to not get off the couch when she gets on unless she is bugging him. lol I had another yorkie-poo that passed in Oct. of last year and i had him before i got my Doberman and he hated my Doberman at first then after just a little while and a snap they were best friends.

My Doberman was very upset when he passed.

Answer 7

First, thank you for giving the male dog a new, loving home!  If it was just so recent that you adopted him, give them more time to get used to each other.  Make sure you spend quality time with your little girl, she was there first.  Include the new fella in as well.  Lots of love and praise are in order here.  If she's already wanting to play with him, it sounds as if she's gotten over being sad.  Make sure she's eating and drinking normally, getting enough exercise.  Same for the new guy.  Best of luck!  

Answer 8

As opinionated as I am, I am sure when my mother brought home my baby brother I had something to say about it. My point is no one likes change, but we adapt. More then likely your female will be boss. But they will work things out on thier own. I mean you said they're not fighting, so I think the situation just needs time. Treat them equal and give them individual attention everyday and al will be well.