Remington don't want to accept the new puppy at ALL :(

when ruger tries to play and nip at him he get's upset and backs up and sometimes he lunges at him too his hair is up on his back, I been trying to work w them together but Remington is super jealous and super spoiled ( my fault ) w the spoiled, and Idk what to do the breeder said they would take him back but I am in Love w him he's a Great puppy super smart and is learning he only peed in his crate once day after he got home, and he's been sleeping in till 8 am w No accidents, a few in the house ( pee ) but that is normal...any suggestions?? Idk what to do, should I keep him? or Give him back, will remington ever like him I honestly don't think he will he is just a super spoiled dog and wants ALL the attention

I don't have an answer for you on how to get them to get along but isn't Ruger supposed to become a service dog for you at some point? If you give up on trying to get Remington to accept Ruger that would not further your efforts in the service dog arena. Sounds like he wouldn't want any other dog around. Hopefully someone will give you some good ideas, I'm thinking some of the breeders or people who have fostered a lot would be good resources as well as Ruger's breeder. You've had him for what, less than a week? Let's see if someone has some good ideas before returning him to his breeder quite so soon. Keep them separated, maybe by a baby gate where they can see each other but not get to each other. You'll have to protect Ruger from Remington's advances for right now, Ruger's too small to protect himself. Be sure to give Remington plenty of attention as well as the new puppy.

LOL, my dogs never had a choice. I brought the new dogs in and they were assimilated into the pack. Maddy didn't like Grace. Probably took about 2 weeks. We let them work it out until they could co-exist. But we had another dog in the house at the time too...

You should probably monitor when they are together and not let the new pup have free reign over the other dog. This will take time. Ensure to your older dog, that you are the alpha and you won't let the new dog invade his space. Keep the new pup on a leash while they are together so you have control over what happens.

I Have two Gates where I keep them seperated while inside, outside we keep close eye on rem w the baby

Introducing a new puppy isnt easy most of the time. I have a larger pack and when we brought home my youngest lab, my older lab and corgi absolutely hated her. They established pack order, put her in her place, got used to the change in the house and moved on. It took about 3 weeks. Most adult dogs do not like puppies even otherwise dog friendly dogs like my older girls

Supervise at all times, make sure the older one can escape the puppy and keep the puppy on a 6ft leash so you can monitor interaction for a while. I found that outside time was the best time to allow them to spend time together.

Didn't you say Remington had hip dysplasia and allergies? Maybe he just doesn't feel well. Hard telling if he'll accept the new pup or not but if he was to be a service dog, is this why you purchased the new puppy (to take his place)? Just trying to make sense of it all.

I've never had any issues bringing in dogs here, even when I fostered for Rescue, but then my dogs recognize that they aren't in the lead here (I am, well most of the time anyhow... lol). Anne

No first of all I am NOT using him as a Therapy Dog, Idk where that came from?!! I wanted a playmate for Remington is all!! and Thought it was a good time to try since he is only 5 1/2 yrs old when the puppy isn't messing w him, he's fine!!

Thank you!! I am Trying so hard, it's not easy Lol thought it would be a lot easier than this, Thank god the temps here in Pittsburgh are high 80s so we can still enjoy the Outdoors and not knock over my TV Lol as almost happened today

Does Remington play with other dogs outside the home? Is he dog-social?
Some dogs do prefer being alone at home. So it's up to you if you want a second dog then you make it work knowing that maybe...maybe they won't ever be bff's. but you can find a balance.

I'd leave them mostly seperated, other than controlled time together. There is a training protocol where in order for the jealous dog to get stuff they really like (food, treats, toys) the other dog needs to be present. the only issue is contrlling that so it is safe for everyone as it can otherwise go downhill too. I have a friend who did this and it takes time but there was great improvement. I just don't know the details of the steps.

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Thank you!! I am Trying so hard, it's not easy Lol thought it would be a lot easier than this, Thank god the temps here in Pittsburgh are high 80s so we can still enjoy the Outdoors and not knock over my TV Lol as almost happened today

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Bringing home a new puppy is definately not easy and dont be disappointed if they dont end up as playmates. Just give it time, and some correction from the older dog is absolutely necessary so unless there is true aggression and the older one actually wants to go in for a bite, dont get to worried about the snarls and growls, its outright aggression that is a problem, not a normal adult dog simply teaching a puppy on the proper rules of doggie etiquette.

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No first of all I am NOT using him as a Therapy Dog, Idk where that came from?!! I wanted a playmate for Remington is all!! and Thought it was a good time to try since he is only 5 1/2 yrs old when the puppy isn't messing w him, he's fine!!

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Sorry, I must have confused your new boy with another pup who was coming home soon. Oops! Sorry!

Sounds just like Samson. It took four months - maybe a little more for Samson to even get near Asher. Asher is 10 months old right now and all they do is play bitey face. Literally, that is all that Samson will allow. If Asher jumps up on the couch to lay by Samson, he growls and jumps off the couch. Samson has come a long way and even though Samson doesn't snuggle Asher, Asher has made a significant positive impact on Samson's life. It's not at all how I imagined it, but Samson sure does love the little guy....just on his own terms.

My suggestion - keep the puppy away from your big guy if you can. Give extra attention to Remi. Show him that you are correcting the puppy with the puppy become overly excited around him. Hold puppy if Remington tries to sniff...will help give him some time to get check out the puppy without being pounced. Play with Remi while puppy is crated. Oh, try to keep puppy on a leash while around Remi so you can easily contain puppy. I had Asher on lease until he was about 7 months old in the house so I could keep him at bay. I'm thinking Remi will turn it around over time. Samson was 4.5 yr old, never around other dogs....aside from seeing them out on walks. It's just me and let me say Samson is my baby. He is spoiled. Nothing but hugs and snuggling on the couch for 4.5 yrs. Samson still gets the bed with me, Asher is crated at night. Hang in there. I hope you don't give puppy back......It's only been a few weeks right? And ps - I'm no expert by any means...just dealt with the same as you.

PSS- check out the labrador pictures forum -- I think I titled the post - Bark Box Saturday. The last picture on there, that's all they do - Bitey face.

Hi!
Bring a new puppy home is a really stressful time, for everyone, until having the puppy around is the 'new normal'. You have had your new baby just a week, and it sounds like the puppy is doing really well with crate training, and housebreaking, Bravo!! Puppies are a lot more work than most people remember, but I am a little surprised that you are considering returning him to the breeder so quickly.

A new puppy is like a new baby in the house, Ruger the baby, needs, time, love and special attention, and that will temporarily take away attention from the older dog, and upsets their routine. My suggestion is to keep up with Remington's normal routine, walks, feeding time, training, car rides, etc... on his regular schedule. My other suggestion is, trying to play and nipping at Remington is not fun for Remington, baby puppy shark teeth hurt and is not enjoyable (for us either). If Remington wants to discipline the puppy, he absolutely has a right to do so, but he also needs breaks from the puppy harassing him. I am also like Jen, my dogs don't have to love each other (they do though, and I have 5 bitches living together!) but they have to respect me, and each other, and that takes management skills.

My last thought is that getting a puppy for a playmate for your dog isn't a good reason to get a new puppy. It should be a well thought out commitment and family decision when everyone is ready to add a new family member. I think that Remington will eventually adjust, you need to give him more time. But if you really feel that Remington won't ever adjust, and you aren't ready for the challenges of a two dog household, and are feeling overwhelmed, absolutely send him back to the breeder so they can find an appropriate home for him, while he is young, and not a 6 month/12 month old puppy (or older) with issues.