Older Dog and New Puppy?

Question

I just got a new puppy (maltese/dauchsand) and I have a 4 year old collie mix. They get along most of the time...but lately the older one has been growling at me when I tell her do things. Is she rebelling?

Jealous? Mad at me or the puppy? Help

Answer 1

hi there, def could be a mixture of the above plus she is probably trying to establish her self in the pecking order as she sees everyone in the house hold as a pack member, and she is makin sure the pup knows he is at the bottom of the line and is pushing her luck with yourself . if she growls at you again then put your open hand on the back of the neck and apply presure pushin her neck to the floor you nust do this with complete confidence for this to work or she will se you are nervous, this is what a higher pack member would do to put her back in her place she will understand the gesture and back off, if you are wooried she may bite then stand up very straight and order her out of the room and ignore her for a while no contact at all its not as power full but she wont like it and eventually get the message and make sure when she is behavin give her lots of love, and pet the puppy last. hope this helps  

Answer 2

i think all of the above sounds like shes had her nose put out of place!

Answer 3

Sounds like to me ur dog is jealous of the attention you are giving to the puppy. I would have probably not have gotten a puppy since you have an older dog because, you are going to have to train she/he and that takes alot of care, effort, and work, but how can you say no to a puppy. I absolutely love puppies and dogs. I would treat ur older dog to her favorite meal and do something special with her. My brother has three dogs and before they didn't get along, but now they do because they share quality time and dont feel left out.

Answer 4

She could be jealous. I have a 10 year old, a 2 year old and a 3 month old Siberian Husky. The 2 year old likes to play with the puppy most of the time, but the 10 year old doesn't usually want to be bothered. I've noticed she seems crabbier than she used to be. She was an only dog for 9 years, and then I got the rescues - first one in November and now the new puppy. Give her lots of attention so she sees you still love her.