[pbaluy01]

how do i make my 3 year old doberman relax on playing with my new 3 month year old westie ? he plays so rough that she gets hurt at times...is that normal or do i have to not let them play together until my westie gets older ?

I would make sure that I only allowed them around each other while supervised if I was you. I'm sure he doesn't mean to hurt the puppy, but just doesn't realize that he can cause some serious damage because of his size.

[Lara's mom]

A large dog could hurt a puppy seriously without meaning to. Until this is resolved, they should NEVER be left alone together.

Hello. I have been a member for awhile but haven't been back for awhile. Too much stuff going on.

But I have the same situation. I have a female westie 1 & 1/2 years old and a 5 month female westie. The older really plays rough at times. It is concerning. I try to not let them alone too long without checking even though I am in the next room and can hear what is going on. Hopefully things will settle down.

It is worrysome.

[lil mutt]

Originally Posted by Lara's mom

A large dog could hurt a puppy seriously without meaning to. Until this is resolved, they should NEVER be left alone together.

that's right. when my new dog was still a puppy i never left her with my older dog because i know my older dog loves playing rough sometimes.

[pbaluy01]

thanks for the help guys....yeah i have been there to watch thier every move...its funny cuz my westie "Lola" would bother my doberman "bishop" and than run away to hide under a chair and she would do this the whole time lol