I have a new puppy! but my pitbull is getting jealous... what should i do?

dido (pitbull, she's a sweet dog. but really really jealous!) is like mad at him (my new puppy) what should i do to make them go along with each other? dido is 1 yr old.
Answers:
This is a training, socialization issue.

All dogs will be jealous at some point. I have two pups and they both will push each other aside a bit for my attention. However, there will be a dominant dog and that one should get your attention first.

Basically, you are creating a pack. You need to be the alpha (leader) in this pack. Your older dog may be the beta while the pup is at the bottom. What's key though is that both dogs are subservient to ALL humans in the household and that when they play, it's just typical puppy play, nothing serious. Again, training is needed. Proper training will include socialization, which your older dog needs (and your pup will eventually need too).

Although your pup will need lots of attention, as your older dog is more dominant, always pay attention to him first. That is, feed him first, pet him first, etc. If you reverse the order, it can cause problems. While you need to be the "top dog", if you will, make sure you acknowledge this hierarchy between your two dogs.

Second, get your older dog into obedience classes now. He needs to learn that if you tell him to stop, it means now. He needs to sit and stay and listen at all times. He needs to know YOU are in charge, not him. This will seriously help with the jealousy issues - because if he becomes even a tiny bit aggressive, your one command should stop him immediately. When your pup is old enough, get him in classes too. I have two pups and while one is more dominant, as they are both trained and know I am in charge, they always respect me. If they do something "wrong", they are not hit or scolded, just corrected. They have come to realize that I am in charge. This is needed - dogs want to know someone is in charge. If they don't feel there is a leader, they will become one - and you don't want your grown pitbull being aggressive on your tiny puppy!

Pitbulls can be very loving playful dogs, but they need proper training and a proper environment. They have a horrible reputation because of horrible owners. Please do not be one of those owners. Care for your pitbull properly and he will reward you.

The one good thing is that generally, grown dogs are tolerant of tiny pups. There is about a 2-4 month period where a pup can do anything with little repurcussion from a grown dog. After that though, is when problems start. So get the training done now.

Good luck!

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let them get long on their own. they will get used to each other

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i just got a new puppy also and my other dog was jelious. but all i suggest is that you give = amount of attention and treats. but otherwise just give a couple weeks and they will be best buds =)

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l would get rid of the pitt bull and keep the puppy. pitt bulls lm sorry but those dogs are no good

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If you're not joking, you're one irresponsible pet owner. SPCA should be called on your @ss. Where do you live? I'm glad to make that call.

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my Jack Russel Terrier is jealous of my son sometimes my boy is 6, the dog is 4;

I'd try PROZAC,
and stay out of their, social issues! (Joking)

If not give the prozac to the dog, and get a martini, that'll make it go away, at least for a while?
Remember, treat them both the same, make sure they have a martini too or they get jealous.
Let them work it out after that, or you will need the prozac or Grey Goose
They'll eventually get used to each other.

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I have a pit bull and a feist but the feist was jealous of the pit bull when i first got her. It took a little time but they are best friends now. Just give them time and lot of attention together don't let one push the other away or compete for your attention ( like pet both at same time) Dido will soon come around.

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sure have to seperate them.scared one day ur pitt wiil having him

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Doctoru2 pretty much said it right.
Just reassure the older dog by petting him first or make him know that he is getting attention too, if you are playing/petting the pup. This way he won't feel left out or jealous and rip up the little guy.

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are you paying more attention to the puppy? we got a puppy with our other dog and the thing that you have to remember is that you cant stop loving them. if you even pay more atention to dido then they might get along better. dido wont be jelous, he probably is because you might be paying more attention to the puppy . try not to do that ok?