My dogs hate my new Doodle

[C.C.]

I have 2 7yr old Toy Poodles and I got Nirvana my Double Doodle  about 3 months ago, he is 7 months and my poodles hate him.When ever they see him they start charging him, they still his chew toys etc. What can I do to make them like him? Please help.

[Bev]

My three doodles (6 yrs, 4 yrs, 3 yrs) don't like my doodle pup 5 months old. I sense it's going to take time for the pack to accept the new furry face. Good luck : )

[Ginny Nightingale]

I see this as two against one also--the two poodles are the "old guard" and they might be teaming up to keep the new pup in it's place in the pack--at the bottom! They could also have dominant personalities--my SECOND doodle did this to the first one and, even though they play and get along there is no question that she is still TOP DOG two years later. Your pup will eventually start to assert himself as he leaves babyhood and will no doubt be bigger than the toys, so things could change--but Nirvana may just keep the personality of the less aggressive dog in the group. You can't make the toys like him, but I would discourage or prevent aggressiveness (using gates, etc) until the pup is older. They may slowly resolve it themselves.

[R Umlah]

I'm no expert but have you tried them with him one on one? Maybe it's a the pack mentality taking over when both are together. Also. I would try placing him in a wire crate or ex-pen in a room where they are . Let them get used to the idea of being around him first. If they charge the crate\pen, you need to step in and let them know it's not acceptable behavior. He'll be protected and you'll have a chance to correct their behavior without harm to anyone.
I watch a lot of Cesar Milan and one thing I think he would try is to let them approach him from behind to sniff butt and make sure he does not make direct eye contact with them as they may see that as a challenge. Look at your pup's behavior too. they are not all innocent. He may be doing something that they feel is dominant and may be reacting to it. Do you walk them on leash together? I might try that as well as I have seen Cesar do that . Dogs walking together helps with the pack bonding as long as you stay in charge of the walk. Again I would try that with just one poodle and doodle at a time until they are good at it. Good Luck !

[Jersey, Jasmine, Jypsy and Diane]

Give the poodles more attention, so they don't feel left out. Everyone tends to make a big fuss over the "new cute puppy" and the older dogs feel resentment. I never pet one without petting the others at the same time, and made a fuss over the older dogs too. They were always fed first before the new pup. Worked like a charm every time. Good luck.

[Lynda Kamrath]

Hate is probably too strong of a word to use for doggie interactions. I agree, however, with the teaming up explanation. Three is hard. My mother had three daughters within four years and we were very close in age. As we got a little older, two would pick on one. Then my mother would tell us we could not play with our sister. She would move the ostracized girl to a different area. Then we would really want to play with her and would be trying everything to get her to play with us. Finally, my mom would say okay that we could play with her, but only if we were nice. It worked with small kids, maybe with a dog.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Our Springer Spaniel went into a depression when we got Ned our doodle. It took him most of a year to 'get over it.' Then we got an adult rescue doodle and he and Gordie had "words" for 6 - 8 weeks trying to decide who was bottom rung on the pack ladder. We tried to make sure that we gave lots of attention to all.

[Beverley S. LaLonde]

Have you tried walking them together in a pack. Two toy poodles on right and the new baby on the left as he will be the larger breed.
First off correct the poodle's behavior when they charge. When you see body language change grab them and correct. Don't tolerate it. I just brought a 9 wk. home a week ago and one of mine Harlee Boy is 6, Ms. Chloe is 2, Li'l Buddy is 1 yr. I bet your poodles react to all dogs this way right? Put your foot down and become the leader of your pack. You can do it! I'm betting on you kid.
As far as stealing toy's etc. it's like sibling rivalry. My little guy Buddy does it to Fergie's toys the minute I take him out and leave crate door open..

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

I have a 7 year old chihuahua - brought Peri home and that was quite the shock to him. It did not take too long, but maybe that is different because you have TWO toys vs. our one.

I think it is just going to take time and agree with others that giving your toy poodles 1:1 attention will help. I took Taquito places alone without Peri (and still do for both). But especially the first few months. Lots of cuddles with just me - no crazy doodle. Also, feed the elders first. Make doodle wait. We still do that. Taquito is the alpha dog and he knows it. They figure out their places in time.Also keep in mind these toy dogs NEVER had the energy these doodles do. Doodles can be quite a handful as puppies. Peri is nearing 2 years (sigh....) and is just a wonderful girl these days. She and T. play together a lot but she is not as demanding or annoying to him as she used to be.