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At one year of age, thereabouts, your puppy is acting like an obnoxious teenager. It would be normal for your other two dogs to put him in his place, when he is that old. I doubt they would tolerate the same behaviour from a one year old that they would from a pup only a few months old. Perhaps, then, you are correct that he is too much for your other two to handle, and you?
Not all dogs are the same though, and I sympathize with you in this situation. I know my old Lab girl was very submissive to other dogs and she would never have stood up to any dog, even a pup. That's why, when she got older, I would never have brought a puppy into the household. It wouldn't have been fair to her and perhaps it is not fair to your older one?
How long have you had the new pup? Strong training from you might help but you say your neighbour's dog is afraid of him too and you probably don't have quite as much control with it. You don't want the new dog to hurt the existing ones. Tough decision.
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