Can you leave a puppy with an older dog?

Don’t leave your adult dog and the puppy alone together. No matter now nurturing the older dog may seem, everyone has their limits! If the puppy gets too annoying, as only puppies can be, the older dog may unintentionally hurt him. Baby gates are a great tool to let your dogs still interact when you’re not in the room.

Should I let my older dog tell my puppy off?

Absolutely, it is much the best discipline. Unless you have a complete nutter dog they are very tolerant and only tell the the pup off in a way a pack member would.

Can I leave my 8 week old puppy home alone?

8–10 weeks: One hour or less. Puppies this young simply can’t hold their urine for more than an hour, and even that is pushing it, sometimes! You might start crate training at this age, but you can’t leave a young puppy in a crate for long periods; they’ll wet their bed (a lot!)

Can my 7 week old puppy be around other dogs?

In order to have a normal, outgoing dog, let him play with the other dogs. Just make sure they have been vaccinated. Puppies need socialization, particularly once they’ve been weaned, which usually starts at three weeks and is over by eight. They can meet in your home or the other dog’s home.

When can puppies Socialise with other dogs?

It’s very important that you don’t allow your puppy to interact with other dogs before they have completed their vaccinations, but puppies who are 8-16 weeks old are in the key stage for developing their socialisation skills.

Will my big dog hurt my puppy?

While many dogs will welcome a new puppy with open paws, many more will growl, snap and try to get away from the puppy from the onset. However, it is VERY rare for an adult dog to hurt a puppy. Don’t force interactions, but allow the dogs to become comfortable in their own time.

Will my dog hate me if I get another dog?

Yes, it turns out dogs do get sad when you bring home another pup, at least sometimes. If you’re worried that your dog is sad to the point of depression, consult a vet.