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I composed about exactly how I’m feeling overwhelmed with a puppy.

And then I got all these good comments on exactly how it gets simpler as well as your puppy doesn’t have to be ideal as well as so on.

Only … my primary issue is really my senior canine Ace!

I’m concerned my older canine is being as well aggressive with my puppy when resources are included like his canine bed, toys or … ME.

My adult canine is aggressive to my new puppy

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My adult canine is aggressive to my new puppy

It’s typical for an adult canine to appropriate a puppy

It’s the owner’s task to re-direct the puppy away from the older dog

Where it gets challenging … resource guarding

Older canine attacks new puppy

How to stop your older canine from being aggressive to the new puppy

1. keep canine intros sluggish between the older canine as well as the new puppy.

2. Prevention. Forebygging.

3. Re-direct the puppy away from your older dog.

4. seek out positive experiences between the two dogs.

5. Calmly have both dogs sit as well as then provide them treats.

How to get your older canine to accept your puppy

1. Dogs truly do online in the moment.

2. Dogs adapt.

3. Humans requirement to relocation on too.

4. It’s not personal.

How long does it take an older canine to get utilized to a puppy?

It’s typical for an adult canine to appropriate a puppy

Don’t get me wrong, it’s totally normal for an older canine to appropriate a rambunctious puppy. You can bet the older canine will growl or snarl or even lunge if a puppy is being a pest.

This is exactly how a puppy learns it’s impolite to jump on a dog’s head while he’s resting, for example.

The older canine shouldn’t be scolded for doing this as long as he’s not physically hurting the puppy.

(Some puppies will yelp as well as squeal even if they are not hurt. I don’t react to this.)

It’s the owner’s task to re-direct the puppy away from the older dog

The canine owner needs to make sure to re-direct the puppy from being a pest so the older canine doesn’t have to appropriate the puppy many of the time. phone call it a team effort for setting boundaries.

*If you just got a new puppy, download my totally free puppy training guide. Klikk her

Where it gets challenging … resource guarding

My older canine Ace is certainly showing some resource guarding around his bed, toys and, unfortunately, ME.

This is to be expected, to some degree. If a canine is calmly chewing on a bone, he’s going to growl if a puppy barges over to take it. Again, it’s always the owner’s task to handle these interactions.

However, in my opinion, my older canine Ace has crossed a line a couple of times. (And this still falls on me as the owner. Dogs are dogs.)

Older canine attacks new puppy

Should I let my older canine growl at my puppy? Well, sometimes a bit growling is good, however my older dog’s aggression to my new puppy is much more than what I discover acceptable.

One example was when I was sitting on the floor petting Ace as well as he lunged at my puppy Remy for approaching us.

Ace utilized teeth on Remy’s head for a second as well as left marks (no punctures or scratches). Remy squealed as well as ran away.

I ought to have seen this coming as well as blocked Remy because, let’s be honest, he was BARGING his method onto my lap.

However, I believed Ace’s reaction was out of line.

It left me truly stressed out about exactly how I’m going to handle future interactions between my older canine as well as my puppy.

But on the plus side, Remy is completely fine. He’s pleased go lucky as well as resilient. He likes Ace as well as he is not scared of Ace in the slightest. They do have positive interactions with each other every day.

Other notes about Ace:

He has been ill for 7 months as well as has some pain. He’s likewise had to wear a cone collar which blocks his vision, hearing as well as movement.
I have seen some minor resource guarding from Ace throughout the years (Behavioral problems are seldom “out of nowhere.”)
Since he’s been sick, Ace has shown enhanced resource guarding around my feline Beamer, so it’s not just the puppy.

How to stop your older canine from being aggressive to the new puppy

Here are my suggestions for introducing dogs that will be living together.

In our case, these have assisted things go as smoothly as possible for managing two dogs of different “generations.” Update: sadly our senior canine has now passed away however the two dogs did discover to get along just fine!

1. keep canine intros sluggish between the older canine as well as the new puppy.

That goes for the preliminary satisfying however likewise the next couple of days as well as weeks. slowly integrate them into each other’s lives. Don’t force them to play, interact, cuddle, present for photos, etc.

The two dogs may or may not select to interact naturally, however don’t force them to be finest friends.

See my post: exactly how to introduce your canine to a puppy.

2. Prevention. Forebygging.

Pick up all canine toys, bones, Kongs, food bowls, etc. Don’t provide them chances to fight or guard these items.

It’s smart not to sit on the ground petting one canine if there is any type of danger of “guarding” like my example with Ace. utilize gates, crates as well as leashes as needed.

*If you just got a new puppy, download my totally free puppy training guide. Klikk her

3. Re-direct the puppy away from your older dog.

The new puppy ought to not be enabled to bother the older dog. The older canine needs to understand you have his back.

4. seek out positive experiences between the two dogs.

Do walks go well? opt for great deals as well as great deals of walks together as a pack if possible. Bring one more adult along to help.

My canine Ace does much much better with Remy when we’re outside. He tolerates Remy getting in his deal with for the most part as long as we’re outside. 

They can walk together, sniff the exact same bushes, touch noses. I’m utilizing that to produce positive interactions. “Jippi! Such great boys! treats for all!”

5. Calmly have both dogs sit as well as then provide them treats.

Dog Behaviorist Dr. Patricia McConnell has an outstanding publish on dog-to-dog resource guarding.

One concept she noted is to provide both dogs treats one after the other for calm behavior. This is presuming you have no tension between the dogs and there is no danger of combating while they’re sitting there.

In our situation this works truly well. I utilize a spoon of peanut butter, have both dogs sit (Remy tethered) as well as state their names one after the other providing them a few licks turning back as well as forth.

It teaches Remy to stay as well as teaches Ace fun things occur around Remy.

How to get your older canine to accept your puppy

1. Dogs truly do online in the moment.

Even if they fight or bite they typically relocation on from second to second. They can have numerous positive interactions in any type of provided day.

2. Dogs adapt.

Even if two dogs have had a couple of poor interactions they can relocation on as well as online peacefully together if they’re set up for success. typically anyway. There are exceptions.

3. Humans requirement to relocation on too. 

Dog owners have to relocation on as well as modification their mindsets as well. even if something poor has occurred, you have to relocation on.

For example, I requirement to stay light as well as positive (not tense). I can’t sit there predicting a reaction from Ace or it’s bound to happen. I may even cause a reaction.

4. It’s not personal.

My older canine is aggressive to my new puppy, however Ace is not capable of “hating” Remy or being upset with me for getting a new dog.

Those are human emotions. My canine is just being a dog, guarding what he feels is important as well as protecting his space. While we can make it complicated, it’s truly quite simple.

*If you just got a new puppy, download my totally free puppy training guide. Klikk her

How long does it take an older canine to get utilized to a puppy?

It just depends upon the dogs. In our case, things got a great deal much better when our puppy was about 5 months old. At that age, he was big sufficient where I wasn’t so concerned my older canine would hurt him.

And, at that age my puppy seemed to have much more typical sense as well as understanding about my older dog’s limits.

My puppy would still push the limits, however he comprehended there would be consequences such as a ferocious growl or a snap. He understood to “proceed with caution.”

Remy as well as Ace frequently cuddled up on the exact same bed together

I still supervised them, of course, however I wasn’t as concerned my puppy would get hurt. around this time, my older canine seemed to have accepted our puppy as well as was quite indifferent to him as long as the pup left him alone.

Then, when my puppy hit about 18 months old, they would even nap together on the exact same bed.

This was not since they were great buddies however since my older canine would be noise asleep asI samsvar med Remy ville gli inn for en kos. Da Ace våknet med Remy Best der, så han ut til å tåle det så lenge Remy var rolig så vel som stille.

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Andre ressurser:

Hvordan unngå kamper mellom hundene dine (Ace & Remy Update!)
Hvordan introdusere hunder
Jeg angrer på at jeg fikk en valp
Hvor mye ressursvakt å tillate?
Hunden min knurrer mot andre hunder
Hvordan bryte en hundes besittelsesevne
Ressursvakting av hunde-til-hund (Patricia McConnell)

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Puppy vaccinations – when is it ok to walk a puppy?

I believe it’s ok to walk your puppy before he’s had his vaccinations. use common sense and keep the walks to your own yard and neighborhood. avoid areas with a lot of dog traffic such as dog parks and dog beaches.

Exercising a puppy, socializing a puppy and potty training a puppy are all very important. but some new puppy owners hold back on walks in order to keep the puppy “safe” until he’s had all his puppy vaccinations. (Usually around 4 months old.)

I get a lot of comments and emails along the lines of, “I have to use puppy pads because I can’t take my puppy outside for another two months.”

Or, “How can I exercise my puppy? He’s barking all day, but my vet said to keep him inside your home for three more weeks.”

OK … yikes.

I’m not sure if vets are truly telling people to keep their puppies inside your home at all times or if people are misunderstanding the advice. Yes, it’s good to be a bit cautious. but you do not have to totally isolate your puppy, either.

There are real risks of illness such as parvo and distemper, and that is why some vets recommend keeping your puppy indoors.

But there are also risks to not socializing and exercising a puppy. many young and healthy dogs are surrendered to shelters every year due to a lack of exercise, socialization and training.

So … you have to weigh the pros and cons for your own area and comfort level. Parvo is a more serious risk in some areas and a very low risk in other areas.

Your dog’s vet will be able to give you the best advice for your area. You could also call another vet for a 2nd opinion and check with local animal shelters.

*If you just got a new puppy, download my free puppy training guide. Klikk her

Puppies and vaccinations – When can puppies go outside?

We all have to make the best decision for our own puppy. So just because I am comfortable walking a puppy in my own neighborhood, that doesn’t mean it’s the right decision for you.

A reader of my blog left a comment on this article that got me thinking about this topic. Han skrev:

“… Parvo and lepto and other illnesses are serious, but there are definitely ways to balance risks in a way that lets puppies experience more of the world …”

Bra sagt. later on in this article, I list tips on how you can safely socialize and exercise your puppy before he’s had his vaccinations.

Each dog owner must find a sensible balance. The right balance will be different for each of us, depending on where we live, the age of the puppy and our general views on vaccinations.

When can I walk my puppy after vaccinations?

When I got my 8-week-old weimaraner puppy, he’d had his first found of parvo/distemper vaccinations from his breeder. That meant I still had to schedule additional boosters through our vet over the next few weeks.

During that time, I walked my puppy on the sidewalks in our neighborhood. I did not take him to heavily dog-busy places such as the dog park, the dog beach or Petco.

Taking him outside for potty training and walks was worth the tiny risk of my puppy getting sick. I would never consider keeping him inside your home 100%.

But I lived in a middle-class neighborhood in San Diego county where nearly everyone vaccinated their dogs and spayed or neutered their dogs.

Of course, there was still a chance my puppy could’ve gotten sick, but I was willing to take that risk and walk him regularly. (Read on for two more examples from other puppy owners.)

Puppy vaccinations, when to walk?

Since I took my puppy outside, he had an easy time with potty training. My puppy was better behaved because he had enough exercise. He also had a chance to start socializing around different people, noises, sights and sounds in the neighborhood.

Socialization is so important for a powerful breed like a weim.

To be honest, I don’t know how I would’ve managed my high-energy puppy had I not been able to walk him. He was hyper enough even with walks.

Yes, there are risks that your puppy could contact illness such as parvo if you take him for walks. However, these risks are lower in some areas and pretty much non-existent in others.

Also see my post: how far can I walk my puppy?

Tips on how to socialize your puppy before he’s had all vaccinations

I’ve made my opinion on this topic pretty clear, but I want to share some ideas from other puppy owners. I have two examples for you below.

In the comments section, there are also some good examplesfor your consideration. The consensus is most people do walk their puppies or start taking them to safe areas like friends’ houses with vaccinated dogs for socialization.

However, there are also examples in the comments of puppies getting sick from parvo.

And by all means, of course you can take your puppy out into your own yard!

Another great resource is behaviorist Dr. Patricia McConnell’s book, “The Puppy Primer.”

Here are two examples from other puppy owners. These will help you decide if you should walk your puppy before he’s had his vaccinations:

1. invite your friends over for puppy play dates.

Blogger Kimberly Gauthier recently raised two puppies – littermates Scout and Zoey, pictured below at 6 months old. I wanted to hear how she found the right balance. (Beautiful dogs, right?)

“I was really worried about canine parvo virus with our puppies, so dog parks, which have a host of risks, were out of the question,” Gauthier said.

One thing she did to help socialize her puppies was to invite friends over.

“No one can pass up an opportunity to spend time with puppies,” she said. “Everyone stayed for at least an hour just basking in puppy breath.”

She also signed the pups up for a training and socialization class once they’d had the required vaccinations. And, she took them to a “puppy play hour” on Sundays.

“This helped prepare them for pack walks,” Gauthier said. “We go on those with a friend with a puppy a few times a month and once a week with another friend who has two dogs.”

*If you just got a new puppy, download my free puppy training guide. Klikk her

2. visit places where there are not a lot of dogs.

Colby Morita is a volunteer puppy raiser for groups such as guide Dogs of America and Canine support Teams. He writes about his experience on his blog here, and you may remember my interview with him on how to be a guide dog puppy raiser.

When Morita raises a guide dog puppy, he said he brings the puppy home at 7-8 weeks of age and attends guide dog puppy kindergarten right away.

It’s important to socialize the puppies while also being cautious of contagious illness like parvo, he said. avoid places frequented by unknown dogs, such as dog parks and pet stores, until the puppies have had their final series of vaccinations around 16 weeks.

He said he gets emails every day about this subject.

“My main thought is there is definitely increased risk of your puppy dying from contagious disease if you take him out of the house,” he said. “But there is far greater risk of your puppy ultimately getting euthanized because of behavior problems.”

He suggested some ways to socialize pups such as:

attending puppy classes
visiting friends’ homes
taking car rides
exposing the pups to different sounds and surfaces

“The list could go on and on,” he said. “When we first got Linus – not a guide dog pup – we grabbed a bag full of treats, a mat, and brought him outside the post office and asked people to give him a treat.”

Here are more tips for walking a puppy before he’s had his shots

I also thought of these ideas:

Take your puppy for walks around the neighborhood. avoid walking in busy places like dog beaches until she’s fully vaccinated.
Set up play dates with vaccinated, adult dogs that are tolerant of puppies. invite them over, or take your puppy there.
Safely secure your puppy in the car, and take her for rides to get her used to the car. I use the dog seatbelt from Mighty Paw.
Ask pet-obsessed friends if you can bring your puppy over for a half-hour or so.
Get your puppy used to different things at home such as nail trims, having a bath & the sound of the vacuum. Also, the sound of your kid’s band instrument, seeing family members dressed in big hats and coats, etc.
Use lots of treats to make new experiences positive for your puppy. My favorite are the wellness Well Bites training treats

For more on puppy socialization:

Puppy socialization tips
Common socialization mistakes

Puppy vaccination schedule

Puppies in the united states are typically vaccinated against:

parvovirus
distemper
rabies

Every region is a bit different and not all vaccines are the same, so talk with your own vet and your puppies breeder or rescue for the best plan for your own puppy.

I live in Montana, and our vet vaccinates all puppies against the three illness I mentioned above. These are the most serious illness and can cause severe illness or death.

Parvo and distemper vaccinations for puppies

Our vet gives parvo and distemper vaccines together in a combo starting when a puppy is 6 weeks old and again every 3 weeks until the puppy is 16 weeks old. The dog will get a booster one year later and then a vaccine every 3 years.

The breeder or shelter will typically give your puppy that initial round of vaccines around 6 weeks. Ask them for a record of this and bring it to your puppy’s first vet appointment.

Rabies vaccination for puppies

Our vet gives puppies the rabies vaccine at 14-16 weeks. then the dog will get a booster one year later. After that, it’s every 3 years.

Optional vaccines for puppies

Bordetella (kennel cough) is an optional vaccine and there are several other optional vaccines such as Lyme disease, Leptospirosis and a rattlesnake vaccine.

Depending on where you live and what you make with your puppy, you may want to consider these vaccines. Bordetella is typically required if you want to board your puppy or take your puppy to dog daycare, for example.

So how about the rest of you?

Have you recently raised a puppy? how did you find the right balance of when to walk your puppy?

Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!

*If you just got a new puppy, download my free puppy training guide. Klikk her

My favorite products for Puppies

Wellness Well Bites TreatsIf you have them on hand when you’re out and about, you can always reward your puppy for good behavior. These treats are small and most puppies love them!
Long training leashThis allows you to exercise your puppy in safe environments, even if you don’t have a fenced yard. Your puppy can run, play, sniff and stretch but you don’t have to worry about going to a dog park or other busy area.
Kong Flier Fetch ToyThe Kong Flier Frisbee is a durable toy that’s soft on the puppy’s mouth. It’s great for playing fetch in the yard and getting in some much-needed activity!
Fresh Raw dog FoodI started feeding my puppy raw food from Darwin’s. Get 75% off your first 10 pounds here. No code required.

Other resources:

Exercise ideas for puppies
Am I doing everything wrong with my puppy?
Should you get pet insurance for your puppy?
When can I go running with my puppy?
How to potty train a puppy
Stop puppy’s biting and nipping

Get all of our puppy training tips HERE.

Lindsay Stordahl is the founder of That Mutt. She writes about dog training, dog exercise and feeding a healthy raw diet.

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