Re: When a puppy joins the family ...

2003-09-02 Thread Molly Bass
Hi Maureen et al When I add a new pup not of my own breeding, it has its space in the house and the older dogs get their space. The pup needs to learn its independence and has plenty of time to be with the older dog. I do not shut the older dog away from the pup so it can keep the pup compa

When a puppy joins the family ...

2003-09-02 Thread Maureen Barry
Within the past few weeks, someone had posted to the List with a number of questions regarding bringing a puppy into a home with an existing dog. In particular, I remember a question about confining the older dog, e.g. in the kitchen, to keep the pup company versus letting the older dog keep his r