Will my new OES female puppy get on with my 3 year old OES?
PLS. THIS IS AN EMERGENCY!! |
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| We got our Sheepie puppy when our older dog was about 2 yrs old. Introduction is VERY important! Here is how we did it:
My husband took the puppy to the local park, I went to get our older dog and went for a half an hour walk with him that ended in the park. (Our bond is stronger then his with my husband so whoever is more bonded with your dog, should take her for a walk before.) This tires them a little as well. When we got to the park, we let our dog walk up to the puppy and we stood back. Lumpi sniffed at the little one, who started to scream as if Lumpi was killing him even though Lumpi didn't even touch him. Every time the puppy run up to us for protection we would move away from him. He had to understand that Lumpi wasn't going to hurt him. We played in the park with Lumpi for about an hour and ignored the puppy. On the way home we had to pick up the puppy as he was exhausted but every time Lumpi turned around we had to stop and let him check out the puppy. When we got home the puppy just went to sleep and we focused on Lumpi as if he was the only one in the house. This went on like this for the first two weeks - only petting the puppy for a little bit and showing a lot of affection to Lumpi. So, what we had to make sure that Lumpi understands that by bringing a new dog into the family doesn't make him left out. It's been a year an a half and they are best friends and brothers. They look for each other when separated, they sleep and eat together. Love to wrestle and chase each other. Oh, and they are both boys! 
Just don't worry about it, it's going to be fine! |
| Because all dogs are differant it would be hard to say. I have an 8month old and two 6yr olds. My puppy gets along with both.I would go ahead and get the puppy but ask the breeder if you could return if they don't get along.
Welcome to the forum. |
| thank you so much for replying so soon, I've been refreshing the website every 5 mins LOL! I'm realy upset right now and again, I really appreciate your input! Have you had experiences with combining 2 females? |
| My client and I did the exact same thing with her girls as I did with my boys. For far it's been working out for them too.
Consistency and management is also very important! |
| I have had no real problems one of my 6yr old is female and my 8 mo old puppy is female.The only prob that I may see would be the differant energy levels between the two. |
| VIolet is my oes female and i brought in china an aussie at 8 wks when Violet was 15 mts. We didn't have any problems...they played together for a long time. Once they got a little older China became afraid of Violet but they have now worked that out. Violet is now 5 yrs and China is 4. About three months ago we brought in a 9 mth old Aussie, Asia and all three dogs get along really well. With Asia joining our pack she was not afraid of Violet, so she would play with her. China watched this so now China will play with Violet and is no longer afraid of her. So everything has worked out for us. China and Asia are almost inseperatable. All three bitches are fixed. |
I've got 6... all females.  I shouldn't laugh but I feel panicked EVERY single time I bring in a new dog... we'll be bringing in a puppy-boy in maybe a month or so. By the time he gets here, I'll be close to tears 
If your dog does not like other dogs, proceed very carefully. But if your dog likes other dogs, I don't think you'll have a problem if you introduce them slowly and always supervise them while they're together (kennel train the pup), show your older dog more attention so she doesn't feel threatened by the new comer and start training puppy upon arrival. You can teach a new pup sit and down in just a matter of days using techniques that the puppy naturally follows. With Emma and Darby, then Kaytee, then Panda, I'd wake up and wonder what the heck I was doing. Would my girls will feel neglected, is it fair to them to have my time divided between them and another, will they feel I don't love them anymore? My pack gets along well and there is a lot to be said about pack structure and a sense of belonging. And dogs have a unique way of playing that humans just cannot duplicate. Yes, we had a bit of a bumpy road when we brought in an almost 11 months old rescue that had issues because of separation anxiety and never learned limits. She and my Schip-mix would get into it and we were also dealing with coming of age issues with our blind sheepie. We quickly brought in a professional to help us address the problem. Sit back, take a deep breath and try to relax The only way you'll find out for sure if it's going to work is to try it. |
| I did have all girls for years, now one with dingle dangles has invaded the girls domain.
Never had a problem with all Bitches, always let the older girls reprimand the young pup when necessary, sometimes putting the pup away for time out if they got too bouncy and annoying for the older girls and just watching them all together to how they interact and who rules as Queen of the group.
Not very often did I have to intervene and always found it wonderfull with the older girls teaching the youngster the rules of the house. Most important is, if your olders girls likes other dogs then it should not be a problem, you might find she will possibly get quite "Clucky" and more playfull with a baby pup around. Take the introduction into the house slowly and don't force them together straight away, leads on both & let them sniff and get to know each other over a few days. Time out for the pup and spoils & play for your girl at that time, then swap them over. Only takes about 10 minutes with each for a bit of one on one attention so your older girls does not get her nose out of joint with the newer one coming into the family. Another important thing is feed them seperately in a completely different area and when finished take up the food bowls straight away so no food issues develope. Seperate toys for each so no jealousies develope also till they are use to each other. Good luck with the new addition I am sure your older girl will love the company and comapanionship of a little sister to be. It takes a little while of good management and seeing how they interact with each other but I am sure they will end up the best of mates. |
| I have had girls together too, never had any problems other than my girl Bree seems to want to challenge her Mom sometimes. |
| thank you so much!! We have discussed all of your methods and as a family we all feel very confident about getting this puppy!! You guys gave us that extra boost of confidence! What an amazing board this is!
I will keep you posted, and register to be part of this board!!! Meghan <3 |
 Woo Hoo Meghan!!!! Looking forward to seeing puppy pictures and getting to know you all!  |
| I know I am late on this but I have to say I have a female with issues and we have been able to introduce a new puppy (male) to the household with a minimum of fuss. the first thing I always keep in mind though is that all of my dogs are individuals and get one on one time and supervised playtimes in small groups until they prove themselves. don't expect the puppy and the older dog to be best friends immediately. |
lisaoes wrote: I did have all girls for years, now one with dingle dangles has invaded the girls domain.
<snip> Most important is, if your olders girls likes other dogs then it should not be a problem, you might find she will possibly get quite "Clucky" and more playfull with a baby pup around. Oh, Lisa, that is too funny (clucky). All of mine get all excited when I bring a puppy into the house. Plaything! Yippee! And, yes, I have had all girls for years - up to five now - with a more recent dingle (no dangles, though) invasion. Not an issue.
Liz got so "clucky" when I brought home Mojo to stay with us for four weeks that we thought we were going to get her into therapy when Mo left for her new home, but she's doing OK
I bring rescues (fosters) in all the time and I don't go through any elaborate meeting process. But then I know all of my dogs get along with other dogs, so that helps. I put a gate up for a few minutes and let one or two in with the newcomer at a time so the rescue dog isn't totally overwhelmed by sniffing and so on and within 20 minutes tops they're all hanging out. Piece of cake and puppies are even easier than that. It's different if you're dealing with a dog who you know is not fond of other dogs and it may be different when you're dealing with a dog who's been an only child for an extended period of time. You can make a puppy "high value" if there's concern, by paying special attention to the resident dog every time puppy appears. And ignore the puppy. She can have her own private time. And the resident dog needs that more than ever too. Kristine |
Kristine, you are always so wise  |
| I have a girl who is in her 4th home because she is bitch aggressive. She was also a singleton pup and thinks the world revolves around her...and a big talker to boot. My boy was 5 months old when we brought her into the house. This is the winning combination for her. At 8 1/2 months when he started to challenge her too much...it was neuter time. I would have waited a year, but he was getting too manly.
They get along famously. I think it is always easier to introduce a puppy to the existing dogs though. They usually seem to know that they are babies and are more tolerant because of it. |
| than you every one soo much.. we just brought our puppy home yesturday, and all of your replies have been very helpful! Our older dog, Sophie feels very confident in herself and is very curious with our puppy, Miley. She doesn't quite know how to play with Miley as she is so small (and Sophie doesn't want to hurt her). Miley is starting to warm up to Sophie, so much that she is trying to nurse of Sophie... Who isn't mad, just always watching where the puppy goes from now on lol. We are soo pleased with how well everything is working out right now, and thanks to your help, we know that this relationship will only get better.
I'm still figuring out how to register, but will do so in the next few days, when Im not taking the girlies out for pee breaks. Meghan (& the girlies!) |
| Congratulations Meghan and family glad to hear all is going well with your new sheepie baby girl and Sophie
Look forward to when you register seeing photos of the girls together
Relax and enjoy both girls now. Sophie is going to have a wonderfull time with Miley a new best friend and lil sis. |
| Congrats, Meghan. Glad to hear it's going well with Sophie and Miley. Looking forward to pictures when you register. |
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