Bernese Mountain Dog's Face Is the Picture of Annoyance Over Newfoundland Puppy's Antics
When we bring a puppy home, they add a new dynamic to our households. In most ways, this young and fun energy is uplifting and entertaining. However, as pet parents can attest, it can also be a little exhausting. This is also true for our older resident dogs, especially when they have docile personality traits.
This adorable Bernese Mountain Dog is not holding back his feelings about his new brother. While he may be a source of entertainment, he’s also a bit overwhelming, and this older dog would appreciate knowing where this puppy’s ‘off’ switch is located.
Check out this April 15 video to see his priceless expression.
Carl, a stunning Bernie’s Mountain dog (@carlthemountaindog), gave his mom quite a look when she first brought his Newfoundland sibling Steve home. Liz explains that her older dog wasn’t a fan of this high-energy puppy when he became part of the family. With his adorable little brother hopping around with his fluffy fur, he turns his head back and looks as if to ask, “What did you do?” It’s a fair question. Having a new puppy is a lot of work for everyone, including the resident dog, who often entertains these tiny little monsters. Even though Steve may have been cute, Carl wasn’t amused. Thankfully, as their mom shows us, they have been getting along for years. Like it is for humans, overcoming the puppy stage is challenging, but it’s always worthwhile.
Three Ways To Help Older Dogs Accept New Siblings
- Give them time. Some dogs immediately bond with a new puppy, while others require time to adjust to their presence in their home.
- Give them space. It’s essential to give an older dog the space they need to relax and unwind and not be constantly bothered by this new pup.
- Provide them with plenty of undivided attention. While older dogs might not need our total focus, it doesn’t mean they don’t want to be the center of our attention, and giving them the love they deserve can help them not feel slighted.
Pet parents were familiar with this situation. Viewer @mle_willan responded, “It’s been over two years, and my older girl (14) still looks at me every day to let me know I ruined her life. LOL.” She may not want to admit it, but the puppy has helped keep her young. Viewer @emmccurry remarked, “Adorable. My six-year-old Newfie gives me that look about our new puppy all the time.” They don’t mind letting us know when they believe we’ve made a mistake.
Although the first few days, weeks, or months can be hard when introducing a new dog to our home, they almost always bring more joy than we could have imagined. Good things come with time and effort.
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