New Dog Creates Problem with Old Dog

Caroline recently wrote:

Tom, Buster is almost 7 years old.  I did recently got a puppy which has increased Busters bad behavior ( peeing,barking etc.)  the puppy is a double edge sword.  One side he is a great ruff houser for Buster.  Second, Buster is a little jealous which is probably why Busters problems have accelerated.

My response:

I think you are right.  A dog’s behavior is easily disrupted by small changes, and this is a big change.  They also need a very clear pecking order to be happy and need to know where they stand.  Here is some additional information: Getting a second Dog

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