She is really nervous. She will only go outside in the fenced backyard if one of us is out there with her. No problem - I’m going out with her. But she’s afraid of my 10 pound (4.5 kg) dog even though she already weighs 30 pounds (13.6 kg). She’s afraid to check out the house and is staying in my stepdaughter’s bedroom where her original owner brought her and stayed with her for a few hours this morning. I think Brownie is waiting for her mommy to come back and get her, poor thing!
I know she needs time to adjust and is only 14 weeks old so she’s still really young so this is all pretty scary. Hopefully she gets used to us quickly though so she can relax. I feel bad for her.
Being new to the pack is scary. Might take adjustment but they be buddies.
My older dog became very depressed when the new puppy showed up and stopped eating. Now the pup comforts and protects the old guy and they both love each other.
That’s very sweet. I’m glad your dogs are good buddies. I used to have another dog and he and my dog were super close. It was hard when we no longer had the original dog. He bit many adults and children before we gave him up. But I found a lady who specializes in re-training Lhasa Apsos who are aggressive. I get updates and pics and advice all the time. He’s happy where he is so I’m happy
Have you read any training books or watched any training videos? That has helped us so much with our new puppy. We’ve had a week and she’s very comfortable with our family and our older dog. Shes only 11 weeks so shes still working on house training, but shes getting better. Spending time with her is the best thing you can do. Spend a few hours in the room shes comfortable in. Give her lots of love and toys and treats. The next time you take her out, when you come back in go into another room. Block it off or shut the door so she cant escape the room. Give her lots of love, toys, and treats again. Repeat that process until shes comfortable in that new room. Then the next day add another room. Dont add more than 1 a day tho as you dont want to overwhelm her. She needs to know shes safe and loved with you before she’ll start to relax.
That’s a good idea. We’ve now got 2 rooms she seems ok in. We got the dog suddenly because the family is losing their home and they have nowhere to go, especially with all their animals. We wanted time to prepare but there was none. We’ve been reading advice online so far on how to introduce a new dog into a family with another dog already there. They’re not fighting so far but she’s scared of my dog who’s only a third of her size! I’m sure they’ll get used to each other.
Oh no! Poor baby! Brownie is starting to get more comfortable. And when my 23 year old daughter came over, Brownie immediately liked her. It was great. My daughter pet and brushed her no problem. She likes to be brushed so throughout the morning and day that’s how we’ve been bonding with her for a couple minutes at a time. It’s been good. We learned she barks if the other dogs in the neighborhood bark but that’s not an all day issue. She already has a huge loud bark at 16 weeks!!
@jukebox She’s already 30 pounds and tall, so she wouldn’t fit well in a box. She did well sleeping in my stepdaughter’s bed last night though so that’s good. It’s more during the day she’s missing her pack. We’ll be her new pack soon though and then she’ll be fine.
My 23 year old daughter and I left the house a little bit ago and my husband said it upsets Brownie each time one of us leaves. She’s confused and feeling insecure without her dog mommy, siblings, and former humans. But we’re being good to her so eventually she’ll be ok.
It sounds like you’re doing a great job, and I’m really sorry that she isn’t comfortable yet. She’ll get there. I think it takes 3 weeks-3 months on average for a new pup to bond to its new owner (don’t quote me on that). If you’re looking for a book, Pat Miller is an awesome trainer and might have something on new dogs. She’s been recommended to me from a number of places in several different states!
Not sure if this helps, either, but this is the puppy-specific book I ordered. I also got a book on socialization and a Pat Miller book. I figured I need a refresher.
I’m afraid to show pics because they contain info about where I am etc. But she’s cute, albeit already big considering her age.
I took her for a walk yesterday and it was a rough walk. She was really pulling so I stopped and had her sit. But then after a few times of that, when I stopped she would pull harder and yelp. Then there was a pit bull that terrified both of us. I really need to take her to an area away from my neighborhood to walk her but she throws up in the car! Ugh!
Raising a puppy is hard work but worth it in the end.
My fathers wish is for us to get a dog, but I had such a hard time taking care of my last pup that I don’t know if I want to put myself through that again.
