could someone confirm if i'm doing the right things, we recently taken on a elderly converlesing foster labrador we already have two youngsters of two and three, am i right in thinking that i shoudn't give her any 'privileges' like jumping on the furniture going in the kitchen, feeding the other two first etc as i don't want to upset the'pecking order', we are however showering her with lots of love lots of loverly nibbles and plenty of fresh air and exercise,but my family think i'm just being mean not letting her on the furniture etc(so we all sit on the floor fussing her)

Is she used to being on the furniture? Do your own 2 get on the furniture? Who is the boss, or have they not figured that out yet? At the end of the day it's your house and therefore your rules. Any dog coming in to the home will soon learn the rules, even if they are different to what they are used to. ;)

Well done for taking on an oldie. :D

she has been in kennels for the last couple of months so she looks grateful for a comfy bed in a nice warm room anywhere, yes i do let my other dogs on the furniture, but my bitch is already looking very put out about our guest, no nastiness but just very aloof and as amber was my dream dog i really dont'want to upset her,

I would say you're doing exactly the right thing. Sounds like your others could resent her if she was made too comfy! My Bess isn't allowed on the furniture (or upstairs) and she's a very happy dog. :)

Yes, well done for giving an oldie a new home :) :)

Kath.

Hi there

We have just adopted an oldie and it depends on how comfotable you are in how the pack interacts !!

She is the second oldest now and when we have treats then she is second in line.

It is us that is dictating who does what and when and have nipped in the budd straight away if there has been any problems !

They are all now happily interacting with each other and sharing beds and cuddling and so luckily we have been so far successful. It has been a lot of work but has reaped the rewards ! :)

We will allow though all to do the same and not exclude one out but furniture is not an option as we have just got two new sofas but they have their own sofa anyway !! :)

Lucy

I would keep an eye on the situation , But i also feel that i wouldnt let one on the furniture but not the other, But that is just my opinion as i am a softy and would feel mean. In my house i have kept 2 pups from my litter and i think mum is now feeling a little put out. But i just try and ensure that the only place they dont go is her bed, as then she always has her on=wn special place. Sorry to not be much help

Brinny