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i am having the same problem and cannot really seem to find an answer.
i have a 5 year old lab/jack Russell terrier mix (that is our best guess, we adopted her from the pound) and we just brought home an 8 week old Boston/jack Russell terrier hybrid and Leci (the older dog) runs from the new little puppy (Khia).
Khia loves Leci and tries playing with her, and Leci either cowers behind one of us or tries to climb up on the highest part of the couch (on which she obviously does not fit).
Leci does not get aggressive when the dog eats her food or lays on her bed, or even plays with her raw-hide bones. She just runs away.
What can I do to help Leci adapt to the new puppy?
Leci was not very well socialized at all when she was growing up. She has had a few kittens in her time and loved them, though. They used to curl up and sleep together.
Please, any help would be great.
Thank you
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