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Adjusting od dog to new puppy

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Question
I have an 11 year old husky and i have recently rescued a shepherd mix puppy and i am having trouble with him interacting with her?  He seems to avoid her at all cause, can you tell me what i should do to help them become better friends?

Answer
Once past 3 years old, many dogs don't want anything to do with puppies, their sharp little teeth, and their biting games.  You need to teach the puppy to leave the older dog alone.  As soon as the puppy starts to focus on the older dog, give it a sharp ''Ah, ah, ah!'' and offer it a chew toy.  

If she quits biting him, he may become more tolerant of her.