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Hello,
I would like to get a Standard a couple years from now but am hesitant only because of my older dog who is 6 years old. Tessa is a submissive mini, and will be 8-9 years old when/if I bring home a big puppy.
Will that cause her too much stress?
I do plan on crate training, tethering to me and if necessary using the ex-pen but I'm afraid of the presence of a big, nippy puppy might stress her out at that age. No, she won't defend herself I know first hand she won't.
Any thoughts?
I would like to get a Standard a couple years from now but am hesitant only because of my older dog who is 6 years old. Tessa is a submissive mini, and will be 8-9 years old when/if I bring home a big puppy.
Will that cause her too much stress?
I do plan on crate training, tethering to me and if necessary using the ex-pen but I'm afraid of the presence of a big, nippy puppy might stress her out at that age. No, she won't defend herself I know first hand she won't.
Any thoughts?