How does your older dog respond to your new puppy?

[Terri, Murfee & Emily]

Hi, 

My Golden Retriever, Emily (9 years old) seems to have no interest in Murfee (9 weeks). I did the introduction on neutral ground and there was no interest. Once home, if Murfee approachs Emily, she either turns her head or gets up and goes to the back bedroom. When Emily goes outside, of course Murfee is trotting right behind her and Emily just continues to move until the little guy finds a leaf or a stick to play with. 

At feeding time, Murfee goes to Emily's bowl to steal the green beans as Emily is on a diet. Emily could care less. There is no growling, snapping or any other forms of aggression. Just an indifference.

Hopefully once Murfee gets a little bigger and older they will form some type of bond. Emily & I lost her brother Charlie in January at age 16. That is the only dog she has ever shared space with. 

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Terri

[Terri, Murfee & Emily]

1 week update on Emily and Murfee......The pictures really tell the story. Thank you all for assuring that all it would take is a little time. Hopefully, next week they may even "play" together. 

[Donna K & Quincy]

[Donna K & Quincy]

They are so cute together, before you know it they will be inseparable. I just pasted your photos in here to make them easier to see.

[Pat and Traveler]

That second photo is priceless!  Goin' for a walk--see 'ya later....  lol

[BettyAnn, Holmes & Lucy]

They are SO cute together! You're right on with that caption, Pat ;) 

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

These two pictures are soooo cute!   

[Jen and Annie]

AWW So cute!! Glad they are getting a little bit closer.  Lucy (our 10 year old) only played with Annie a few times, I think she is just "too old for that!" - BUT our ladies snuggle on a daily basis.  I prefer quiet sleeping doggies anyway. :)  Your girls will continue to get closer over the next weeks, I'm sure of it!   Thank you for sharing. So adorable.

[Traci -Bexter & Maggie]

OMD!  All these pictures are so cute!  I absolutely love how close our fur-siblings grow to become.  I never have had more than one dog at a time until I had doodles!  I never imagined how great it could be.  Enjoy your two doggies.  They are gorgeous.

[Terri, Murfee & Emily]

Donna, Thanks for "fixing" the photo's. I am somewhat computer challenged. 

[Donna K & Quincy]

Terri, it's easy to do! When you have the reply box open, click the icon next to the link icon, that will let you add your pics directly to your reply. Give it a try.

[Terri, Murfee & Emily]

Ok Donna, Let's see if you can really teach an old dog a new trick

[Donna K & Quincy]

LOL, It would appear so.