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MY OLDER DOGS AND MY NEW PUPPY

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Question
WE JUST GOT A PUPPY AND MY OLDER DOGS DON'T WANT ANYTHING TO DO WITH HIM THEY ARE GROWLING AT HIM AND SNAPPING AT HIM HE HAS ONLY BEEN IN OUR HOUSE TWO DAYS AND I AM WORRIED THEY WONT EXCEPT HIM AM I WORRIED TO SOON I WANT THE PUPPY TO FEEL LIKE THIS IS HIS HOME WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP THE PROCESSES

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.