I have a dark brown female that I just got one week ago. I must find another home for her now because my other dog will not accept her in our home. I have called the breeder and he simply refused to take her back or work with me.

She ws born 11/14/08. 11 weeks old right now. She is up to date on shots including bordatella. She has started housebreaking and crate training. Have started retrieving training and she just wants more and more. She also has a very soft mouth. She loves my 3 year old son.

I fully believe she will make a great hunting dog and house companion.

I paid $500 for her. Would like to get at least $400 for her. She will come with a collar, leash and the remainder of her food.

Her parents are:

Sire: Red Sky's Shoulda Been a Cowboy
Dam: Albridens Toe the Line

Both parents have OFA and CERF clearances. Pup will come with full AKC registration and will pass the health guarantees to the new owner.

Please contact me with any questions.

It seems very strange that the breeder won't take your pup back. That said, it's not unusual for an adult dog to be slow in accepting a puppy that's not it's own as puppies are rough and have very sharp teeth. Is there a way you can keep them separated and introduce them slowly....perhaps in the yard. Once your older dog gets used to the pup, they will probably be fine. And in the meantime, keep the puppy in an area away from the other dog when you can't be there to intervene. And when you are there, I'd keep the puppy on a leash so you have control over what the puppy does and where it goes until the situation is under control.

But, this is not unusual at all. It often times just takes time and patience. Please give them both a chance.

Kathy Miller
Sandy Oak Chesapeakes

What is your older dog? It takes time and at this age the pup will pester the older dog and the older dog will put it in its place. Annie is a great looking dog, sorry to hear this. Hope it works out.
Mary and Roy

I agree with what everone else has said...just let the two of them get to know each other but make sure you supervise at all times. Keep the pup in a crate and let your older dog sniff it. Your older dog really doesn't understand what this strange creature is....
Also , shame on the breeder.
Joyce

What age and breed is your older dog?

Great advice here. Esp read Kathy's post several times.

Only having the pup for one week,the older dog now suddenly faces a new and unfamiliar situation by having another dog
sharing its space, yet alone a free spirited puppy. Isolate when not present and introduce/allow to interact with supervision (controlled). The older dog will eventually accept this "new intruder" and become more secure with the pup as time passes. Also reassure/reaffirm the older dog (breed & age). He/she may be feeling threatened and unsecure and feel he/she is 'being replaced'.

I know your excitement of the new pup when you first posted her picture. As Kathy said, if possible, please give them both a chance. With careful and deliberate controls, this problem can be overcome with time, understanding, and patience.

Best Regards, Charlie

It sounds like you are not prepared to invest the time to make this work. It can work, you know. I've had several "loaner" dogs over the last two years come to visit. And each time that these dogs come to my "spa" (they get spoiled), my own dogs become more and more accepting of other dogs on their turf.

I do however, never let visiting dogs unsupervised with my own, and never let any observed and unacceptable behavior get out of hand. You are the pack leader and they need to listen to you...

I just took a puppy in for a week while Luna was at shows in Wildwood. The little gal got along super with both of my boys. And they were nearly perfect gentle dogs...

Where are you located ! I know its wisconsin but is it east or west ?

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Copiah, I am in Appleton.


My older dog is a 6 year old Choc. Lab. I know, how is it that a lab has problems like this? I would like to know the same thing. The only thing I can think of is that when we moved, he went to an only dog. He always had another dog with him since he was a pup. Had to get rid of the other because he bit my son.

The two are never left alone without being supervised. Annie is in her crate for house breaking and our lab doesn't want anything to do with her. When together, Annie wants to play. She barks at him and goes for his tail. He just shows teeth and growls. Can't understand it.

I am just being very cautious right now. If the right person comes along, she will go to them. I want to give her the best possible life she can have. Don't think she should have to be cautious around the other dog.

Thanks for all the responses and suggestions. They will be tried.

I recently introduced a pup to the house. One dog was fine the other was pissed about it. It just took a couple of weeks and now my older dog can't get enough of the pup, loves him.

It takes a little time and work on your part.

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The two are never left alone without being supervised. Annie is in her crate for house breaking and our lab doesn't want anything to do with her. When together, Annie wants to play. She barks at him and goes for his tail. He just shows teeth and growls. Can't understand it.

I agree with Kevin that it sounds like you don't want to invest the time to make it work! For whatever it's worth, this is normal behavior on the part of an adult male dog with a puppy. How would you like someone doing this in your face, especially with the razor sharp teeth that a puppy has. It's too much for most adult dogs.

Everyone has given you good advice, and it's going to take time for the two of them to work it out and settle down.

Kathy Miller
Sandy Oak Chesapeakes

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Originally posted by CPatt44: Had to get rid of the other because he bit my son.

What breed was this dog?

The dog that bit my son was a lab. I am going to give it some time. Thanks to all with the advice. Contacted a trainer and she is willing to help with the issue.

Moderator please remove this post as I no longer wish to sell my Annie.

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The dog that bit my son was a lab. I am going to give it some time. Thanks to all with the advice. Contacted a trainer and she is willing to help with the issue.

Moderator please remove this post as I no longer wish to sell my Annie.

So glad to hear this. Please keep us posted.

I think you can go back to your original post and delete it without removing the rest of the thread, but your last reponse may be good enough to make the point.

Kathy Miller (who also has an Annie)

Sorry, for all the questions

As others have mentioned, some older dogs just don't have the patients to handle a pup. On the other hand, some pups just aren't responsible to be around older dogs LOL I was able to allow the male I kept (out of my last litter) around most of my older females...if they gave him a "warning" growl he would high tail it to his crate LOL On the other hand I have had pups who didn't take the warnings seriously and we had to keep them separate from ALL our dogs until they became responsible. JMO, once your little girl becomes more responsible, I bet your male will accept her especially since she is a female.

Glad you decided to keep her although I must say I am a little disappointed in your breeder. If one sells a pup, JMO, they should be available to help the buyer through ANY problems they face AND also take back a pup if a serious problem arises. Glad you don't live closer other wise I would probably be facing a divorce (G)

PS PLEASE make sure you socialize little Annie through out her life time...would hate for you to have to get "rid" of another dog for a bite incident

Glad to see that you are sticking with it. You may be surprised how well they learn to get along down the road. For now, learn to watch the two for signs of change in behavior, and squash the problems before they happen.

Remember, that you rule over both dogs and your decision is final.

If you do decide to sell the puppy don't wait to long. It is not good for a chessie. They bond fast and it won't be fair to the puppy. So if you pay for shipping I can get you a buyer for $400.00.