Re: Afraid ?

In Reply to: Afraid ?
Category:   Behavior Problems
Posted by:  Annie
Posted on:  May 09, 2003 at 14:58:43

: Hi
: I just bought my Mom a mini dachshund,although she loves my JRT-I didn't think it would be a good choice for her. Yikes! I think this puppy was owned by satan! Question is my JRT is AFRAID of this 3 pound puppy ! He actually stays close to me and cries. The JRT actually offered his toys to this dog and then ran back to me and cried ! I'd like them to get along and get used to one another-but I don't want to upset my JRT. Should I wait until the puppy gets bigger or should I still try and socialize the two for short periods of time. My JRT is 3 and the mini dachshund is 3 months.
: Thanks!

Response:

Hi Annie,

Thanks for the laugh! You know those little doxies are tough little buzzards haha! They used to be badger dogs, so that probably explains this pup's 'tude. :)

Anyway my hat is off to any dog that can intimidate a JRT haha! That being said I would still go ahead with the mini social periods. It's good for your dog and good for the pup. Just keep the sessions short and sweet, take along some extra treats for your guy and watch the two closely when they're interacting you never know when your terrier's intimidation may turn suddenly into anger and a 3 pound puppy from hell is still no match for an adult JRT.