Hi all..new to this forum..first time owner of pure breed German Shepherd Puppy (9 week female) (we previously owned a shepherd coonhound mix.). We currently have an older male beagle basset who has been intimidating the puppy and are concerned that it will effect her behavior.
We are encouraged that they can be around each other without issue at times. We take them on walks together, they go outside together, they can even play in the same room together. There is no issue when either of them eats. They even lie down near each other
However we notice times where the older one gets jealous of the younger puppy playing with one of us and he is not in the mood to play to. He will low growl and puppy will cower and stop playing and leave the room. We worry that she will stop playing because the older dog is bullying her.
It’s only been one week and it’s completely stressing me out. I am hoping we did not make the wrong decision.
We are encouraged that they can be around each other without issue at times. We take them on walks together, they go outside together, they can even play in the same room together. There is no issue when either of them eats. They even lie down near each other
However we notice times where the older one gets jealous of the younger puppy playing with one of us and he is not in the mood to play to. He will low growl and puppy will cower and stop playing and leave the room. We worry that she will stop playing because the older dog is bullying her.
It’s only been one week and it’s completely stressing me out. I am hoping we did not make the wrong decision.