{"id":9031,"date":"2022-03-25T06:39:36","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:39:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-not-like-my-puppy\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:39:36","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:39:36","slug":"why-does-my-dog-not-like-my-puppy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-not-like-my-puppy\/","title":{"rendered":"Why does my dog not like my puppy?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-not-like-my-puppy\/#Why_does_my_dog_not_like_my_puppy\" title=\"Why does my dog not like my puppy?\">Why does my dog not like my puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-not-like-my-puppy\/#How_long_does_it_take_a_dog_to_get_used_to_a_new_puppy\" title=\"How long does it take a dog to get used to a new puppy?\">How long does it take a dog to get used to a new puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-not-like-my-puppy\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_accept_a_new_puppy\" title=\"How do I get my dog to accept a new puppy?\">How do I get my dog to accept a new puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-not-like-my-puppy\/#What_do_I_do_if_my_dog_doesnt_like_my_new_puppy\" title=\"What do I do if my dog doesn&#8217;t like my new puppy?\">What do I do if my dog doesn&#8217;t like my new puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-not-like-my-puppy\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_accept_a_new_puppy\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog to accept a new puppy?\">How long does it take for a dog to accept a new puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-not-like-my-puppy\/#How_long_does_it_take_a_dog_to_adjust_to_a_new_puppy\" title=\"How long does it take a dog to adjust to a new puppy?\">How long does it take a dog to adjust to a new puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-not-like-my-puppy\/#How_do_you_get_an_older_dog_to_accept_a_new_puppy\" title=\"How do you get an older dog to accept a new puppy?\">How do you get an older dog to accept a new puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-not-like-my-puppy\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_get_used_to_a_new_puppy\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog to get used to a new puppy?\">How long does it take for a dog to get used to a new puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-not-like-my-puppy\/#How_do_I_get_my_older_dog_to_accept_a_new_puppy\" title=\"How do I get my older dog to accept a new puppy?\">How do I get my older dog to accept a new puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-not-like-my-puppy\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_get_used_to_a_new_dog_in_the_house\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog to get used to a new dog in the house?\">How long does it take for a dog to get used to a new dog in the house?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-not-like-my-puppy\/#What_do_you_do_when_your_dog_doesnt_get_along_with_a_new_puppy\" title=\"What do you do when your dog doesn&#8217;t get along with a new puppy?\">What do you do when your dog doesn&#8217;t get along with a new puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-not-like-my-puppy\/#How_long_will_it_take_my_dog_to_get_used_to_a_new_puppy\" title=\"How long will it take my dog to get used to a new puppy?\">How long will it take my dog to get used to a new puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-not-like-my-puppy\/#Will_my_older_dog_ever_accept_new_puppy\" title=\"Will my older dog ever accept new puppy?\">Will my older dog ever accept new puppy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_not_like_my_puppy\"><\/span>Why does my dog not like my puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your dog may act like they hate puppies, but that&#8217;s not necessarily what&#8217;s going on. There are a number of reasons an older dog might not want to deal with a puppy, from <b>their inability to read social and physical cues to the relentless invasion of your adult dog&#8217;s personal space<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_a_dog_to_get_used_to_a_new_puppy\"><\/span>How long does it take a dog to get used to a new puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After what seems like an eternity but is really only <b>about three weeks, you&#8217;ll begin to notice some signs of harmony between the dog and the puppy. If you have done your part helping the dog and puppy develop their communication skills, this is the beginning of a fabulous friendshipor at least a peaceful co-existence.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_accept_a_new_puppy\"><\/span>How do I get my dog to accept a new puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are some key tips for introducing a new puppy to your dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Consider Your Current Dog&#8217;s Temperament.  <\/li>\n<li>Remove Any Dog Items to Prevent Tension.  <\/li>\n<li>Have a Friend Help With the Introduction.  <\/li>\n<li>Expect Your Dog to Give Corrections to Your Puppy.  <\/li>\n<li>Remember That Playtime Is Important.  <\/li>\n<li>Give Each Dog Some One-on-One Time With You.<\/li>\n<p>20 May 2019<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_do_if_my_dog_doesnt_like_my_new_puppy\"><\/span>What do I do if my dog doesn&#8217;t like my new puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Introduce valuable items like toys slowly<\/b> As you see that they&#8217;re getting along, introduce toys that your older dog doesn&#8217;t really care about and that are safe for the puppy. Or bring in new toys as long as the older dog doesn&#8217;t guard them. Have one handler play with the puppy and another with the adult dog.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_accept_a_new_puppy\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog to accept a new puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are some key tips for introducing a new puppy to your dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Consider Your Current Dog&#8217;s Temperament.  <\/li>\n<li>Remove Any Dog Items to Prevent Tension.  <\/li>\n<li>Have a Friend Help With the Introduction.  <\/li>\n<li>Expect Your Dog to Give Corrections to Your Puppy.  <\/li>\n<li>Remember That Playtime Is Important.  <\/li>\n<li>Give Each Dog Some One-on-One Time With You.<\/li>\n<p>20 May 2019<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_a_dog_to_adjust_to_a_new_puppy\"><\/span>How long does it take a dog to adjust to a new puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are some things we can do to help them settle and feel safe in those first few days. Keep in mind though, that it generally takes <b>about three weeks for a dog or puppy to start to feel &#8216;at home&#8217; and to show their true nature. This is an activity you should do before you get your dog or puppy home.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_an_older_dog_to_accept_a_new_puppy\"><\/span>How do you get an older dog to accept a new puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What to Do Instead<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Do allow them to get used to one another at their own pace.<\/li>\n<li>Do introduce them in a neutral area.<\/li>\n<li>Do allow them to escape to their crate if desired.<\/li>\n<li>Do feed them in separate areas.<\/li>\n<li>Do spend quality time with them separately.<\/li>\n<li>Do allow them to interact positively if desired.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_get_used_to_a_new_puppy\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog to get used to a new puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After what seems like an eternity but is really only <b>about three weeks, you&#8217;ll begin to notice some signs of harmony between the dog and the puppy. If you have done your part helping the dog and puppy develop their communication skills, this is the beginning of a fabulous friendshipor at least a peaceful co-existence.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_older_dog_to_accept_a_new_puppy\"><\/span>How do I get my older dog to accept a new puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What Can You Do To Be Successful?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Prepare your house prior to the puppy&#8217;s arrival.  <\/li>\n<li>Swap scents.  <\/li>\n<li>Introduce them away from home base.  <\/li>\n<li>Make introductions slowly.  <\/li>\n<li>Walk the dogs together to get acquainted.  <\/li>\n<li>Slowly integrate them together in your house.  <\/li>\n<li>Feed them separately.  <\/li>\n<li>Manage all interactions.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_get_used_to_a_new_dog_in_the_house\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog to get used to a new dog in the house?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are some things we can do to help them settle and feel safe in those first few days. Keep in mind though, that it generally takes <b>about three weeks for a dog or puppy to start to feel &#8216;at home&#8217; and to show their true nature.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_when_your_dog_doesnt_get_along_with_a_new_puppy\"><\/span>What do you do when your dog doesn&#8217;t get along with a new puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let your dogs sniff each other and greet each other normally. Give them positive reinforcement through calm verbal affirmations. After letting them play for a while, put both dogs in a sit or stay, then let them interact again. Finally, take them on walks together, allowing them to sniff each other along the way.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_will_it_take_my_dog_to_get_used_to_a_new_puppy\"><\/span>How long will it take my dog to get used to a new puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It can take <b>up to one month for an old dog and new dog to really settle in and accept each other&#8217;s position in the pack. If you want a second dog, you need to be ready to commit to this process and not panic.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_my_older_dog_ever_accept_new_puppy\"><\/span>Will my older dog ever accept new puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What Can You Do To Be Successful?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Prepare your house prior to the puppy&#8217;s arrival.  <\/li>\n<li>Swap scents.  <\/li>\n<li>Introduce them away from home base.  <\/li>\n<li>Make introductions slowly.  <\/li>\n<li>Walk the dogs together to get acquainted.  <\/li>\n<li>Slowly integrate them together in your house.  <\/li>\n<li>Feed them separately.  <\/li>\n<li>Manage all interactions.<\/li>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why does my dog not like my puppy?How long does it take a dog to get used to a new puppy?How do I get my dog to accept a new puppy?What do I do if my dog doesn&#8217;t like my new puppy?How long does it take for a dog to accept a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9031","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9031"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9031"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9031\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9031"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9031"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9031"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}