Mommyluvsmax
Boxer Pal
Ok so, our dog Max seems to be jealous of the new puppy. What are some tips about making him feel more comfortable? I feel like he thinks im trying to replace him. HELP!?
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Mommyluvsmax
Boxer Pal
The puppy is 8 weeks and Max is almost 2. He just seems sad, if someone is giving the puppy attention he goes over and puts his head in their lap. I make sure to tell them to give Max attention too. He's extra cuddly at night, since the puppy doesnt sleep in the bed, he spoons with me all night 
. Dont get me wrong i love it i just dont want him to feel replaced... He doesnt really like to play with the puppy, he looks annoyed when duke tries to play, hes not aggressive or anything, and sometimes he will play with him. Im beginning to think the puppy was a bad decision, but i love the puppy so much too.
. Dont get me wrong i love it i just dont want him to feel replaced... He doesnt really like to play with the puppy, he looks annoyed when duke tries to play, hes not aggressive or anything, and sometimes he will play with him. Im beginning to think the puppy was a bad decision, but i love the puppy so much too.
ELubas
Boxer Insane
Well sometimes we imagine our dogs will be as excited as us with these new little bundles and then not so much... But your boy is probably just adjusting to this new one. I would make sure to take him on walks and outings alone, in the car on errands, etc. so he has lots of time with you to himself 
And make sure he gets to keep those "special" places, like next to you on the bed. Sometimes they take a little time to realize the puppy is staying and it is a good thing-they may become best buds in the end. Try not to worry abou it too much-if you are like me you are worrying it about it way more than your boy is Good luck
And make sure he gets to keep those "special" places, like next to you on the bed. Sometimes they take a little time to realize the puppy is staying and it is a good thing-they may become best buds in the end. Try not to worry abou it too much-if you are like me you are worrying it about it way more than your boy is Good luck
Mommyluvsmax
Boxer Pal
Well sometimes we imagine our dogs will be as excited as us with these new little bundles and then not so much... But your boy is probably just adjusting to this new one. I would make sure to take him on walks and outings alone, in the car on errands, etc. so he has lots of time with you to himself
Thanks for the advice i'll keep that in mind...
RoxiesEcho
Boxer Insane
Even though Bella is now 1 and not the puppy anymore, Reggie still is a little jealous of the attention she gets. See, I am the queen of Reggie's universe! So I just make sure that I give Reggie some alone time. Sometimes its as simple as leaving the other 2 in the house and taking him out with me alone. I can just sit in a chair and relax and he is content to lay in the grass or do his own thing. But he knows that if he wants my attention he doesn't have to go through anyone else to get it!
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