Hi
I have a 9 year old Akita and have just recently had a 10 week old puppy. My Akita has started staying in the hallway away from the pup and is hit and miss with her food, today she has not eaten anything. I have not allowed the put to jump on her but even if he walks past her she growls at him. When the pup has barked st the older dog I have told off the pup but when she growls st the pup I have not told her off as I take it this is her way of telling him. The pup is crated when we are not home and have even put her in her crate for a “afternoon nap” so I can spend time with the older dog but she still doesn’t want to come in the room. Any advise would be gratefully received as I feel on edge and worried I have caused stress to the older dog, Akita

Give her time!

When I brought my second Bearded Collie home, my adult bitch lived behind the settee for 2 weeks until she realised that the pup was staying. 

They ended up as partners in crime.  Not all dogs accept a newcomer right away.

In the meantime always supervise closely any Interactions. Your oldie has growled and doesn't atm want to make friends so giving him individual time with u and the same with pup is important as you are . Given time I am sure it will work out .

Is there somewhere 'out of sight' from the puppy that you can feed your bitch? She may feel happier to eat if she can not actually see the puppy.

We did have a little interaction yesterday afternoon and stayed in the same room for about five minutes, before the older one went for her walk. I always try to feed the older one before putting the pups down, which she has in her crate and the older one in the kitchen where she can’t see the pup. Thank you for all your comments, hopefully the older one will come round in time

Trouble is adult dogs know not to attack puppies but they are also at a disadvantage because of that - puppies have no respect and SHARP TEETH.   As long as she sees you correcting the puppy, not her, she should eventually settle down and accept her new companion.   Using a crate for when you are not right there to supervise is a great idea.   They do need time together, but only when you are there to step in if the puppy gets stupid.  At least she's just growling - hopefully the puppy will listen and back off.   This isn't something you can force - she has to come to terms with the new situation at her own time.   I'm sure she will.  

If the pup has any sense, he'll not push his luck - bitches usually rule!!

Had a break through last night, the older dog came in the same room with the pup and lay down and went to sleep in front of the fire for most of the night

Should I leave her water in the kitchen where it’s always been or take it to her where she now spends most her time in the hall away from the pup?

It's up to you but if she's really not going to drink where it normally is, then you'll have to move it to where she is at the moment.

I would add and extra water bowl so she has a choice. You don't want to risk dehydration.

Good idea will do thank you

> I would add and extra water bowl so she has a choice.

Good plan - why didn't I think of that

Tee hee not like me to have a brainwave

Things have improved loads, she’s seems to be getting used to him being around now, hardly told him off, has been in the same room with him all day she’s even let him sniff him