what a hectic day!

[Emily, Jace, & Maggie Devers]

to say that i'm emotionally overwhelmed would be an understatement! We picked up Maggie today and oh my gosh is she LITTLE... like, teeny tiny. I am crazy protective of her because compared to jace she may be the size of half of his leg. maybe. how do you double doodlers deal with the fact that your older dog could slip up and possibly crush the new puppy?! am I being weird, he hasn't shown any signs of rough housing, he knows she's little, but she is obviously frightened of him. I am just taking it easy and being super calm around both of them. she is doing great with potty training so far, she hasn't had any accidents yet but of course she's only pooped one time since 4, it's 10 at night now, ever since Jace poop is kind of an obsession with me so that's worried me. :| she's so cuddly and loves to burrow with us. I already love her, but I am so emotional right now!!!

[Kelly]

It will be ok. She will grow so fast it won't be long before they are playing together without fear. Like John Lennon said..."All you need is Love". And a little time.

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

It will all be ok and she will grow fast.  For now, let her snuggle with you and give lots of puppy love to her.  I do not have any experience with two Doodles, so can't help you there!  She sounds adorable and she and Jace will be best friends in no time!

[Ginny Nightingale]

My momma doodle is over 50 pounds and when she is in the whelping box with pups that weigh less than a pound, she never steps on one...now maybe that is instinct and hormones at work, but we have to give them some credit for knowing to watch what they are doing around a pup--on the other hand, supervision is a good idea! I had two big doodles (one was the momma I mentioned and I kept one of her babies)  when my third doodle was a pup and he was just fine.

[Emily, Jace, & Maggie Devers]

Thank you all, your replies make me feel better, it's been such a overwhelming day! I forgot what it felt like brining in a new puppy! Lol:) I am being very cautious when they're both playing around and I also hold her a lot, she's so tiny! We got jace at 11 weeks so he was well past this part of puppy-hood so this part is so new to me! She weighs 8 lbs! 8! I got jace and he weighed 20! My husband and mom said its natural for me to be nervous! :)

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

When little AnnaBelle came home at 5 lbs 12 ozs we had both our Lucy who was 80 lbs and Honey our foster who was 54 lbs.  I used a small ex pen to put her in when I couldn't have my eyes or hands on her constantly.  My concerns were Lucy didn't like her and Honey loved her.  She had no fear and wanted to play with Honey all the time.  I had two ex pens a little one I borrowed and then a larger one that I had from when L&S were little.  They were a huge help.  She would come out for play sessions, snuggle time and potty time, but spent a lot of time in her ex pen with her toys playing.  This probably slowed down the part of her potty training where she learned to let me know she needed to go out as I just continuously picked her up and took her, but it was the only way I felt I could keep her safe!  Sounds like your Jace is doing well with her.  She will come around in time. 

[Lori, Quincy & Frankie]

Just like a new baby!  Sounds like you are doing the right thing and lots of good advice from Sherri and the others! 

[Miss Ellie]

Not to worry...she will grow really fast...and you being protective is perfectly normal...but dogs do seem to know when they need to be extra gentle and I'm sure Jace will be a great big brother in no time...Enjoy your sweet little bundle of joy!

[Lynda Kamrath]

It really is like having a baby.  They are so small you are worried about lying on them in bed or rolling over on them, but it doesn't really happen.  The dogs are also conscious of the size of baby animals and will not injure them.  I had a miniature poodle (male) who would crawl into the cat's bed when she had kittens and snuggle with the kittens.  She was fine with it because they were great friends.  I would just spend as much time as you can with the puppy snuggling while she is still so small.  Enjoy.

[Sally S Miles]

Amazing how quickly we can bond - amazing how beautiful the emotion of love is.

Sending blessings to one who is already blessed. :)

[Adrienne]

Awww, sounds like you are being a "good" mommie.  Like others have said, she'll grow quickly and will be playing, without fear, soon enough.  Until then, enjoy the cuddle time--it goes by soooo quickly.