New min pin

[borzoimom]

I have a female 2 1/2 yr old min pin, who is very friendly and loves everyone and everything. Two days ago I got a new male min pin who is 4 months old. My female has been fine with him, but shes not that playful with him, I thought she would be. I mean alot of people say that they just need time to adjust to each other. I know that this has been her territory for a while and stuff, I am just concerned that she wont like him that much. I am just wondering if I have done the wrong thing by getting a new dog, or if she just needs time to get to know him. If anyone has any info or has been in this situation b4 please let me know. Any info will help. Should I be really worried? Thank you.
Meghan

Honey- it takes time. One day she will wake up like " ohhhhhhh wow- lets play new dog.. lets play.." Just give her time. Remember to pet her first, feed her first, put the leash on her first, give cookies to HER first etc and she will figure out this little guy is not only not a threat but also so down right fun.. Just give her time. Maybe she knows she is so much bigger than he is, and not sure how to play yet- but she will figure it out. He will be mostly full grown by 6 and half months- and being a male she will see him more of a playmate. Just honor her position as the boss and there first, and remember- the puppy doesnt know she wont play with him yet- he is just a baby and learning allllll the ropes and rules of the house still.. You can give him a little one on one time as I am sure he has to go outside more than she does. Get out of sight like the side of the house and play with him a little more .. Its best if she goes out with you guys- sometimes a indoor dog might know not to play that much in the house- and taking them out together might help.
Just remember its cold here- ( not sure about your area) and they cant stay out too long..
Sounds like fun- and I cant wait to see pictures. My step son and soon to be wife, just got one. Theirs is black and tan and a total riot!! Soooooooo cute!!!

[caseysmom]

Honey- it takes time. One day she will wake up like " ohhhhhhh wow- lets play new dog.. lets play.." Just give her time. Remember to pet her first, feed her first, put the leash on her first, give cookies to HER first etc and she will figure out this little guy is not only not a threat but also so down right fun.. Just give her time. Maybe she knows she is so much bigger than he is, and not sure how to play yet- but she will figure it out. He will be mostly full grown by 6 and half months- and being a male she will see him more of a playmate. Just honor her position as the boss and there first, and remember- the puppy doesnt know she wont play with him yet- he is just a baby and learning allllll the ropes and rules of the house still.. You can give him a little one on one time as I am sure he has to go outside more than she does. Get out of sight like the side of the house and play with him a little more .. Its best if she goes out with you guys- sometimes a indoor dog might know not to play that much in the house- and taking them out together might help.
Just remember its cold here- ( not sure about your area) and they cant stay out too long..
Sounds like fun- and I cant wait to see pictures. My step son and soon to be wife, just got one. Theirs is black and tan and a total riot!! Soooooooo cute!!!

Actually I think you should show her that YOU are the boss not one of the dogs, I think letting one of the dogs think they are boss is a big mistake.

[borzoimom]

"We" are always the boss, but the dogs have a heirachy over who is next in line..

[caseysmom]

Their pack order should not effect how the human treats them.

[borzoimom]

Their pack order should not effect how the human treats them.

I always acknowledge the top dog first- its one of their rights. I use to have 35 shepherds at one time- order is important for peace in the pack..

[borzoimom]

I also do the same here with just 4 borzois- Hottie is the boss, then Femka, then Zubin then galina.. ( in that order- day after day..)

[caseysmom]

Your entitled to your opinion, I don't share that opinion though...apparantly not on a lot of subjects.

[bluebird]

I always acknowledge the top dog first- its one of their rights. I use to have 35 shepherds at one time- order is important for peace in the pack..

Oh wow! 35 shepherds at one time, all housepets???????????

[borzoimom]

Oh wow! 35 shepherds at one time, all housepets???????????

YUP!! Everyone of them!! lol.. You should have seen my house at the time.. lol.. The dinning room/living room and family room had wall to wall crates- they all had their group. I got at 5am and started routines .. lol.. It can be done but takes serious committment to do so. My day ended at 10pm.. Then start again.. whew- these days seem like a total blur! Most could have a operating groups. I did have 3 I had to keep seperated though. But during the day they were just one big group unless I had a female in season or a retired police dog until he learned how to handle a group again. I actually remember it fondly= busy- but fondly.. ( just too old for that obviously- ) The yard was 5 acres fenced but had like 3 yards with gates to let the groups out.. Everyone knew which door was theres. .. I will see if I can load some pictures. You seem to be more receptive..

[bluebird]

It seems to me that giving any dog preference over the others is asking for trouble.

I'd love to read a discussion on the realities of multi dog households and allowing any dog to be top dog. We've always had multiple dogs and none were allowed to be dominant over any other. None were fed first, allowed out the door first, petted first or allowed to be constantly first in anything.

Everyone got along just fine!

[caseysmom]

Glacier has 30+ dogs and is doing a great job, I have really listened to her advice on this subject. I don't claim to speak for her but this is the advice I have from her.