Getting your first dog used to your new puppy?

[Punisher84]

Well folks I finally bit the bullet and got me another hound dog. I had a beagle before and we have had a mini dachshund for 5 years. We kept reading they do better with a companion so we went out and bought an 8 week old Basset hound girl.

They are getting along ok, not growling or fighting, but my dachshund doesn't really want to be around her. We aren't playing favorites, play with them at the same time, etc. So is there a secret to it or is it just one of those things that take time?

Also any tips from Basset owners on anything would be appreciated!

Here's the kids just to show off lol

[tntnixon]

It just takes time. My female avoided my male for 6 months before she would let him touch her. There's no magical formula. Every situation will be different. But males will tend to be more social than females, therefore making the transition much quicker.

[Punisher84]

It just takes time. My female avoided my male for 6 months before she would let him touch her. There's no magical formula. Every situation will be different. But males will tend to be more social than females, therefore making the transition much quicker.

Kinda what I figured. See the puppy was actually raised around mini dachshunds so she was already used to our dog in a way. I think it's only child syndrome lol

[Guest mustangdave]

"They" will establish who the ALPHA dog is...but you need to let them both know who the pack leader is. I've had 3 dachshunds...love em to death, but they can be little ****s...and can get a Napoleon complex real quick.

[poak]

We have an Old English Sheepdog, who is completely spoiled rotten, and used to being the only dog around. Well, about 4 or 5 months ago, we rescued a 6mo old female Sheepdog, and the only thing that eased the transition was time. The male didn't even acknowledge her for several weeks, but now I don't think he could do without her.

[Guest db99wj]

Let them play together, but not too much, don't want any weinerhounds running around.

Give them time.

[Punisher84]

Let them play together, but not too much, don't want any weinerhounds running around.

Give them time.

Yea that won't be a problem. Zeke is neutered and she'll be spayed as soon as she can be.

[tntnixon]

Yea that won't be a problem. Zeke is neutered and she'll be spayed as soon as she can be.

So, your old dog is a boy and neutered? They'll be fine in no time flat. The puppy will naturally be draw to the older dog, so she won't have a problem. The male will socialize very quickly, unless he's just a weirdo. You actually have a very compatable mix. Older females are the ones that are hardest to introduce a new dog to.

[Punisher84]

So, your old dog is a boy and neutered? They'll be fine in no time flat. The puppy will naturally be draw to the older dog, so she won't have a problem. The male will socialize very quickly, unless he's just a weirdo. You actually have a very compatable mix. Older females are the ones that are hardest to introduce a new dog to.

Yup. Good stuff! They seem to be hitting it off pretty quickly. He's getting protective. Last night we found a few fleas on her so we had her in the bath scrubbing her with baby shampoo and my older dog was watching and listening to her whine he got so upset he threw up. My poor kids lol

[Jasongar8]

I have a Bassett now, his is my 2nd. You have to clean their ears alot. And watch out for bloat when she gets bigger. If she gets it then you need to get her to the vet quick. I lost my Bloodhound to bloat so I try to warn people about it.

[Punisher84]

I have a Bassett now, his is my 2nd. You have to clean their ears alot. And watch out for bloat when she gets bigger. If she gets it then you need to get her to the vet quick. I lost my Bloodhound to bloat so I try to warn people about it.

Thanks man. I knew about the ear thing. I was told to feed them 2 or 3 small meals as opposed to 1 big meal because of bloat. Sound about right?

[Jasongar8]

Thanks man. I knew about the ear thing. I was told to feed them 2 or 3 small meals as opposed to 1 big meal because of bloat. Sound about right?

Yea thats what I have been told. And for tall breeds raise their bowls off the ground so they are closer to face level. But with Bassett Hounds that is not a problem. Good luck with her, she is a cutie.

[Punisher84]

Yea thats what I have been told. And for tall breeds raise their bowls off the ground so they are closer to face level. But with Bassett Hounds that is not a problem. Good luck with her, she is a cutie.

Thanks brother.

[Guest tadams]

You're little feller is handsome. I've got 3 male mini longhairs. They are our children... matter of fact, they get treated better than most children. We had our oldest for a year before the brothers came in the house. We introduced them immediately and he took right to them. We were lucky. The two little guys initially thought of him as mom and they still follow him everywhere.

Here's one of our little guys on their recent birthday:

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[dunndw]

So, your old dog is a boy and neutered? They'll be fine in no time flat. The puppy will naturally be draw to the older dog, so she won't have a problem. The male will socialize very quickly, unless he's just a weirdo. You actually have a very compatable mix. Older females are the ones that are hardest to introduce a new dog to.

Damn ain't that the truth. We have a 15yr old Shepard/Chow mix. We rescued a 3yr old Boxer last Nov. She STILl barks her fool head off when he gets up and wonders around.

lets not talk about her reaction to the 2 4 month kittens we took in last month

[Chief07]

It may take some time. I have a Shepard/Collie/Dingo or someting mix. She is fixed.

My buddy found a female beagle someone dumped in the woods cause she is gun shy.

We took her, and it took a week or so for them to get acquainted. We got the beagle fixed also.

The big dog is the dominate (A) female. They now get along great. The big dog washes the beagle. So it worked out. Just keep an eye on them for awhile.

Dogs have personalities with out a doubt.

[Guest HvyMtl]

Looks like you are in for a lot of fun.

This is a good thing - livens up the place for the older dog - and, I believe, makes them live longer and healthier lives.

Make sure you have a spot just for the older dog - that the young one cannot get to. Sometimes the over-exuberance of youth wears on the older dog.

Dog People are Good People.

Edited December 3, 2009 by HvyMtl

[rentalguy1]

That's a pretty little girl! I agree with others that they will sort themselves out in time. We owned a miniature dachshund in the past, and now we have a basset. We raised both from pups and the wiener was about 12 when we had to put her down. The basset is 6, and pure hound. You've got the two biggies down already; bloat and the ears. I can add baths to that list, because bassets STINK. If you are a fastidious person, one bath per week won't be enough to keep her smelling decent. You should also be prepared for a dog that will NOT listen to you...at least not until she is good and ready. They are smart as can be, but stubborn as hell. They can readily learn tricks, but they will choose when they want to perform them. Overall a great family dog, though. Hope you weren't looking for a watchdog...the only threat they pose to a potential home invader is a tripping hazard...lol

[Retired Navy GMC]

I know exactly what you're going through. I have a 14 yr old female Shepherd/Husky mix and on Nov. 1st we got a 6 month old male Lab/Border Collie mix. (both have been fixed) It took a couple of weeks before the older one wouldn't mind being around the puppy and now they actually play with each other once in a while. Had a little bit of growling and snapping from the older one at first, but that has pretty much stopped.

Good luck with the new dog.

[Punisher84]

Thanks guys. Rentalguy he/she is a good lookin dog!

[tntnixon]

The Power of the Dog

by

Rudyard Kipling

There is sorrow enough in the natural way

From men and women to fill our day;

And when we are certain of sorrow in store,

Why do we always arrange for more?

Brothers and sisters, I bid you beware

Of giving your heart to a dog to tear.

Buy a pup and your money will buy

Love unflinching that cannot lie--

Perfect passsion and worship fed

By a kick in the ribs or a pat on the head.

Nevertheless it is hardly fair

To risk your heart to a dog to tear.

When the fourteen years which Nature permits

Are closing in asthma, or tumour, or fits,

And the vet's unspoken prescription runs

To lethal chambers or loaded guns,

Then you will find--it's your own affair--

But ... you've given your heart to a dog to tear.

When the body that lived at your single will,

With its whimper of welcome, is stilled (how still!)

When the spirit that answered your every mood

Is gone--wherever it goes--for good,

You will discover how much you care,

And will give your heart to a dog to tear.

We've sorrow enough in the natural way,

When it comes to burying Christian clay.

Our loves are not given, but only lent,

At compound interest of cent per cent.

Though it is not always the case, I believe,

That the longer we've kept 'em, the more do we grieve:

For, when debts are payable, right or wrong,

A short-term loan is as bad as a long--

So why in--Heaven (before we are there)

Should we give our hearts to a dog to tear?

[tntnixon]

sorry it double posted

Edited December 4, 2009 by tntnixon