I first posted here a few weeks ago and you guys were very helpful.
We just bought a new puppy (she is an almost 12-week old toy poodle). We also have a 3-4 year old poodle, Monkey (neutered male).
OK - they get along pretty well. When they play, it gets a little rough sometimes - with a little tiny puppy yelp (nothing major, I'm watching him - it's more like he'll pin her down and she'll yelp). I've been calling him off of her and sending him to the couch to relax a bit...
But, I'm noticing that SHE is getting grouchier with HIM since I've done this. She will growl when he comes over (if she's sitting on our lap, or has a toy she likes at the moment) and snap at him - like she thinks she's the boss.
I think it'd be best if he stays the dominant dog (he's awwwwesome and I want her looking UP to him, lol), so should I let him play with her more often and doggishly show her who's boss?
There's no way he'd hurt her, but I didn't think I wanted him in a habit of "tackle!! playplayplayplay!!" every time we bring Apple out of her crate, kwim?
This is the first time in over 20 years that we've had two indoor dogs (when I was a kid) - so I'm a mite rusty on these little details. :thinking:
Here's our little Apple. She has the loveliest face and she's been awesome so far (a whole 5 days, lol).
OK - they get along pretty well. When they play, it gets a little rough sometimes - with a little tiny puppy yelp (nothing major, I'm watching him - it's more like he'll pin her down and she'll yelp). I've been calling him off of her and sending him to the couch to relax a bit...
But, I'm noticing that SHE is getting grouchier with HIM since I've done this. She will growl when he comes over (if she's sitting on our lap, or has a toy she likes at the moment) and snap at him - like she thinks she's the boss.
I think it'd be best if he stays the dominant dog (he's awwwwesome and I want her looking UP to him, lol), so should I let him play with her more often and doggishly show her who's boss?
There's no way he'd hurt her, but I didn't think I wanted him in a habit of "tackle!! playplayplayplay!!" every time we bring Apple out of her crate, kwim?
This is the first time in over 20 years that we've had two indoor dogs (when I was a kid) - so I'm a mite rusty on these little details. :thinking:
Here's our little Apple. She has the loveliest face and she's been awesome so far (a whole 5 days, lol).


