It wouldn’t be fair to either dog.īut I do have them meet on leash, in harnesses, after Millie has had a sufficient amount of exercise to be calm.
I wouldn’t put him together with my Aussie mix puppy Millie off-leash and expect them to play together. But he’s about 16 years old now and is losing his vision. My rescued Shih Tzu Trevor loves all dogs. It may be too much for him.Īlso, if he has any issues that can affect his pain level, such as arthritis, he probably won’t enjoy playing with a young puppy. If an older dog has health issues that affect his sight, hearing, or mobility, it’s probably not the best thing to get a young puppy. Does your older dog have any health issues? If in doubt, get advice from a canine behavioral expert.
#OLD PUPPY MUZZLE PLUS#
If so, it’s better to resolve them first prior to getting a puppy.Īny issues will be magnified when you have a puppy, Plus it’s not fair to either dog to ignore any issues. Does your older dog have any behavioral issues? If your older dog doesn’t like puppies, it’s much harder to get him to accept them living in your home. If your older dog has been properly socialized to puppies in the past and enjoys encounters with them, the chances are greater that you’ll be successful in him accepting one at home if the situation is properly managed. Does your older dog like puppies in general? Consider the following prior to getting your new puppy: 1.
But not all adult dogs want a puppy to live with them–even if they’re friendly to puppies away from home. Things To Consider Prior To Getting a Puppy Some adult dogs are better with puppies than others. How you introduce them and have them live together is important.
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