yesterday we picked up our new 5 month old mini schnauzer (male). casey, (female) our cairn is 18 mths old and we've had her a year.

so far its what i expected. casey is really assserting herself, being overly hyper, playful a bit to aggressive. the new pup seems content to just walk around sniffing and exploring but casey is right up her behind pouncing on her.

im sure in time they'll be great companions but in the meantime i can use as much advise as you all can give.

especially concerned with feeding.

thanksssss

They will be best pals. Congrats! Those are great little dogs! My in laws had one, he passed recently, he was 15 years old but what a great dog. I almost wished I had gotten one for a second dog but I love mine and I am glad I didn't. Post pics!!!

Our male, Bailey, was nearly 4yrs. old when we brought Sophie, a 1yr. old female, into our home a little over a year ago. We did all the right things to encourage Bailey to be the "pack-leader". We put him first in everything (feeding, going in and out of the house, play & praise, and showing affection) to promote his #1 status, but it didn't work out that way. Sophie has a more domineering attitude, whereas Bailey is a laid-back kind of guy. He pretty much lets her run the show. She beats him to the door coming & going, and she is the one who initiates the play-fighting. Of course at almost 5yrs. now, Bailey is naturally calmed down somewhat, while Sophie is still just a youngster. I think in the long run your dogs themselves will determine who is the leader and who is the follower. Best to just observe & referee, letting them sort out things as they get used to each other. Our two have occasional spats over toys,etc., but they get along pretty well and I think either one would be lost without the other. We feed both dogs in the same area, but about 10 feet apart. It might be necessary for you to feed them in their crates, or separate rooms at first, until they are comfortable with each other. Sophie is pretty protective of her food, so we give her some space while she's eating. Good luck, having 2 dogs is a lot of fun!

Sophie has a more domineering attitude, whereas Bailey is a laid-back kind of guy. He pretty much lets her run the show. She beats him to the door coming & going, and she is the one who initiates the play-fighting.

Thats how it is here, Sadie is the boss always and Scooter could care less. He never even could be bothered to challenge her.

I got Sadie when Scooter was 9 months old and I am glad I did. They are best friends. In 4 years that have never gotten into a spat with each other, yes Sadie can be a b**** but it is never a fight, just a little warning. I think they are so close because they were so young when they were introduced to each other. Casey will calm down once she is used to the new puppy, she will get bored with it.

Oh and again, feel free to post pics!!!!

I took the advise to feed them in separate areas and it worked out much better.

although potty time has become more challenging. the new pup is doing really well with housebreaking however casey has become a pain in the butt.

typically i'd take her out on her leash to her potty spot after meals and upon waking or bedtime..she always go within seconds on command. since the new pups arrival into her

potty spot, casey has become stubborn about going

*cries i try to be understanding with her but shes soooo clever..i swear shes doing it to irritate me lol

now?? do i continue trying to take them out together to the same spot or should i we do it separately in separate areas?