I have been reading the messages here for a little while, and I have read some very good advice.
I can anticipate a huge problem developing in my home, and I would appreciate any advice.
I have 3 Miniature L/H Dachshunds, aged 11 years, 5 years and just 12 weeks. Our last little boy was a much wanted, and planned for addition. (we waited 7 months for a reputable breeder to have him). We picked him up 2 weeks ago, and our older two were, understandably, very interested in him. My 5 year old, spayed bitch, was particularly obsessed with him, and she followed him everywhere. The day after we bought him home, Mini, the 5 year old, collapsed with a ruptured disc in her back. We had no choice but to crate her immediately. For the first few days, she was in so much pain, that she didn't seem to care what went on around her. Now she is feeling much better, but still crated. The vet feels she will make a good recovery, so we are hopeful.
Now, my problem is, she seems to associate the puppy with everything bad that has happened to her in the past few weeks. She really seems to hate him, and barks very aggressively if he goes anywhere near her crate. I am looking forward to the day when she no longer has to be crated, but I am very worried that she might hurt the baby. We can't put them in separate rooms because Mini will bark constantly if she can't see us, and the baby couldn't be trusted on his own. We try not to make a fuss of the pup in front of her, but she seems to resent anything I do for him, even if I take him out to toilet.
Does anyone have any suggestions how best to handle the situation?
Sorry this is so long.
Pauline

Welcome Pauline, you could be right but I think she is warning him off beause she hurts and does not want to be jumped on, dogs in cages are often snappy as they see it as theirs. Think you are best to keep her in the room with you and the others and yes of course she wants your attention I don't supose that is anything new. Can you put the pup in another room for say half an hour twice a day and sit & talk with her, and when she is well enough she could come out and sit at your feet while you groom and pet her. IMO you won't have trouble once she is not in pain and when she is out of the cage, she will resume her interest in the puppy. I would advice keeping the bitch in the cage until the vet is totaly happy with her, know it's hard but it will be worth it in the end, do know what you are going through but you must be calm and work round the problems. When she does come out of the cage for good I would put it away so it is not a cause for trouble. Sure in a few months you will be worring about how to stop them playing too hard. Ja:)kie