Poppy is now 8.5 months old.  We have introduced a new puppy to the house - she is 8 weeks old.  Whenever the puppy, Pickles, makes a noise Poppy goes into a mad barking session.  No matter what we say she continues to bark and bark and bark.  If we go near to Pickles' crate and open it to get her out or anything, Poppy barks and barks which then cause Pickles to bark as well.   Its so frustrating and the noise is overpowering.  We are having to put Poppy outside before we do anything just to kerb her barking - and if she sees us through the blinds - oh my life - she barks wanting to come back in.

We have tried all the interaction procedures etc and nothing seems to be working.

We dont know what to do for the best.   Any advice.

sorry but welcome to pack living! my 2 dont just bark together but howl too in a beautiful duet!

wow.... must admit your brave taking on two young pups together .
I would presume the barking is out of excitement that the new pup is coming out to play my puppy 10m barks when I get the lead for walks where-as the older girl over 2y just sits nicely and waits!
does Poppy love chew bones or whatever she sees as highly valued a stuffed kong or favorite toy  what if you gave it to her only at the times you are going to spend time with the new pup  so she doesnt get jealous and bark plus sees new pup as a good thing as she is rewarded when she is around.
When I give chew bones to my two they go to thier respective beds for safety and will chew for a good hour I presume it would be better than listening to a barking dog.!
The persistant barking will eventually stop as new pup gets older and big enough for them to play together.

SNAP Ronnie, must've been posting at the same time :)

You're brave, introducing another pup to the house when Poppy is still a "baby" herself :P

I say this because I have an 8 month old juvenile deliquent and a nearly 3 year old, who hasn't yet learnt the art of growing up himself :rolleyes:

My 8 month old, Callia, is really into barking at the moment *big time* :rolleyes: and I dread to think what she would be like with one in the house that was younger than herself *shudders*

IMHO, Poppy is barking to get attention. She is still very immature and feels that she should still be numero uno ;) At this age, they are still attention seeking madams and still have a lot to learn. Obviously, Pickles is going to join in, because that is what they are programmed to do, wheather we like it or not ;)

Now I know this isn't going to be easy, but when Poppy decides to give you her rendition, ignore the noise for as long as possible. The reason she's doing it is quite simply because she wants your attention and for all eyes to be focused on her.

Try to treat them both as individuals. One of you (I'm assuming there's 2 of you ) take Poppy outside or in another room, make her sit and treat the minute she's quite. Or when there is only one of you, can you take Poppy, again, somewhere seperate and do the same procedure, but this time, leave her with something to occupy her so that it gives you time to do whatever you want to do with Pickles.

What I'm trying to say is, don't give Poppy the attention that she is demanding, when she want's it but instead, try and train her into a routine. Ie, when mum goes to the pup, I get some attention away from that blasted pup and a treat as well! And if I'm doing well, I get a tasty stuffed kong........etc.

Not saying this is the be all and end all, but worth a try :)