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Old May 31st, 2011, 02:39 PM
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Dog have a social hierarchy and I would say as long as your older dog is "just" nipping (this is a completely normal dog communication and puppies NEED this from other dogs to LEARN. The older dog will be higher in status as he or she is OLDER.

Watch them at all times when they're together, if the puppy is SUPER pushy you can put him or her on a time out in another room with the door closed for 1 min per month they are old. Only do this if the other dog has shown dissaproval more then 3 times (growl, lip curl, or snap).
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