Odds are, eventually older dogs will accept a new, younger dog. However, some will not make joining their pack easy for the newbie! As far as the older dog is concerned, the new puppy or dog must learn and earn their place in the pack.

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In this scenario, many older dogs behave just as they would in the wild. By ignoring, and/or growling at the new puppy or dog, they are displaying their Alpha status. In an instinctive, and natural way, the puppy is learning respect and pack…