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My cousin has an 8 month Dachsund puppy. The problem lies with her brother's 5 year old mixed breed dog.
The problem is that the older dog is not accepting the puppy.
I would just like to know if it is possible to resolve the situation. Fortunately the 2 dogs don't live at the same home, but it does cause problems when the older comes along.
Any advice would appreciated.

>>My cousin has an 8 month Dachsund puppy. The problem lies with her brother's 5 year old mixed breed dog.
>>The problem is that the older dog is not accepting the puppy.
>>I would just like to know if it is possible to resolve the situation. Fortunately the 2 dogs don't live at the same home, but it does cause problems when the older comes along.
>>Any advice would appreciated.

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If they are both males, they need to be supervised and perhaps even kept apart during visits to each other's homes. Read the article Same Sex Dogs in the Home for ways to structure the dogs' handling--it's free, no registration required. It's at the link with my signature below, title in alphabetical order in that long Table of Contents.
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Kathy Diamond Davis, author, "Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Reach Others," 2nd edition, and the free Canine Behavior Series articles at http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=SRC&S=1&SourceID=47

Since the older dog has already been allowed to be a jerk to the puppy, it's going to be tougher getting them used to eachother. Some dogs just do hate another and there's little that can be done. With that siad, start over with the intros. Go to NEUTRAL territory (like a fenced in tennis court) and formaly reintroduce them on. There's a method called "arching" and it's very helpful getting dogs used to eachother. IF the arcing seems to be going well, then let htem off leash and see what you get. Many times just taking the territory situation out of the equation will help them get aquainted better. Still, when going into another dog's home, be careful and dont rush it.
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What exactly is "arching"?
Also, the older dog is totally unsocialised. He is not used to other dogs at all. He has also gone after my own Lab, who is way bigger than him.
The older dog, I would say is part Yorkie (looks wise)

>>What exactly is "arching"?
>>Also, the older dog is totally unsocialised. He is not used to other dogs at all. He has also gone after my own Lab, who is way bigger than him.
>>The older dog, I would say is part Yorkie (looks wise)

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Dachshunds get killed at times by larger dogs, because I suppose they don't want to give in. With the other dog unsocialized and both of them male, it may be best to just keep them apart. There are some breeds of dog that just need this anyway, no matter what socialization they get. It can be done!
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Kathy Diamond Davis, author, "Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Reach Others," 2nd edition, and the free Canine Behavior Series articles at http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=SRC&S=1&SourceID=47

Okay, to clarify. Harry is the 5 year old mixed breed that is possibly part yorkie. He is the problem as he does not interact well with any dog, including my lab.
The situation is involving Duke the 8 month old Dachshunds who is getting along with another cousin's Jack russel male pup.
Hope there is no confusion.

Arching is a method used to bring two strange dogs who will be living in the same house together. The method behind it is to bring both dogs to neutral territory like a park or school yard. Both dogs should leashed and from a distance allowed to see one another. Slowly bring the new dog closer to the established dog by walking in slow circles around the dog while closing the gap between the two dogs. Stop everyso often so the dogs can look at one another and not feel threatened. Once the dogs are together let them sniff one another then take them both for a walk to see how they get along. When you bring them home, be sure the established dog is always first... first in the yard... first in the house etc. Then bring in the second dog... keeping the leash on both dogs in case you need something to grab onto in the event of an altercation. A crate should be used for the new dog to be kept in to keep the dogs safe and to let them see and get used to one another.
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Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.
PHMax

Thanks, will pass that information along.
Both dogs are being kept seperate, we were just wondering if it was possible to try to resolve the situation.
At the moment the older dog has the run of the house while the pup is limited to the kitchen.