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introducing a pug puppy to another dog

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Question
Hi,
just recently we have brought a pug puppy. she is female and very curious of everything. we have decided a pug puppy is the best breed for us. we have brought our pug puppy, pixee a crate but we have to intentions of shutting her in, it is just a place where she can get away from the family and if she wants to daisy.

We also have current dog, daisy. daisy it very laid back, doesnt bark, and is scared of cats (hence why we dont have cats in the house because daisy gets terrified!)!! daisy is getting old now, she is eight years old and her breed only live to about 10 or 11. the only problem is daisy is a lot bigger than the pug puppy, daisy is an english bull terrier. we have had daisy ever since she has been 8 weeks and is very soppy and loves children and family life. daisy has been sprayed and hasnt had any puppies of her own and treats the younger children of the family as her own puppies.we are sure daisy will be 100% fine with the pug puppy as we have had 2 dogs living in the house before at one time but saidly the other dog passed away. so thats enough about daisy and i have a few questions...

how do we introduce daisy and puppy, pixee?
Daisy likes sleeping out in the kitchen. should we put pixee's crate out there with daisy? if not where is a good place to put pixee's crate?
i dont want the two dogs to become relient on eachother, so how can i make sure they get alone but dont get too attached?

thanks for your time and help

Answer
I don't know that some of the rituals for introducing dogs do much good.  I would start with both on lead.  Let Daisy approach the puppy as she wants to.  Let Daisy decide how much to be with the puppy.  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.  

Yes, Daisy should like having the puppy in the kitchen with her as long as it is shut in the crate.  The puppy will be much happier too.