In our local animal rescue centre there is a litter of Springer Spaniel puppies. We are considering on getting a male and neutering him. BUT.. we own a nine year old female Westie dog. Would my Westie mind if we bought the pup or would she get angry and jealous?
Also we’re considering on getting a fox terrie/jack russel puppy. He has a health problem to do with his growth so he will stay small.
I have an 11 year old male westie and 3 weeks ago i bought a cocker spaniel puppy. My old westie growled and growled on the first day but after that they got on fine. The puppy does jump all over him though and it can really bother him especially in the evening when he’s tired. Never leave the two alone together and get a pen or crate to keep the puppy in at night and when you can’t watch him.
There’s lots of advice on here about introducing two dogs to another, but it’s all individual really. Look up techniques and see what works with you and your dog. You know your westie best, in your heart of hearts you should be able to know how she will react.
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It depends on how you treat them. If you give more attention to the pup, duh, she’ll be jealous. When the pup is there, treat her extra well, when the pup is not, basically ignore her then she’ll think that the pup around means good stuff.
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Make the meeting place a neutral place. Just see how they interact with each other. Let them meet up a few times before you make your final decision. The new pup may help keep your Westie young at heart.
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It depends does she get nippy & bothered when she sees other dogs out on walks? If so you may want to bring her to the rescue and introduce her first. If she’s fine out and about the town with other dogs I say she’ll get along with the puppy. Only you know your dog’s temperament, based on that. If you do decide on getting a pup make sure you don’t rub it in her face, be sure to give her just as much attention as the little guy will receive.
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I have an 11 year old male westie and 3 weeks ago i bought a cocker spaniel puppy. My old westie growled and growled on the first day but after that they got on fine. The puppy does jump all over him though and it can really bother him especially in the evening when he’s tired. Never leave the two alone together and get a pen or crate to keep the puppy in at night and when you can’t watch him.
There’s lots of advice on here about introducing two dogs to another, but it’s all individual really. Look up techniques and see what works with you and your dog. You know your westie best, in your heart of hearts you should be able to know how she will react.
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