old dogs fighting

[whiskey104]

Hi,
I have two old dogs one is 15 and the other is 13, they have been together for 11 years.
They used to fight ever now and then but ever since we got our puppy they have been fighting nearly everday. I was just wondering if there was anything that i could do to stop them from fighting so much.
Thank you

[whiskey104]

my dogs are to old to walk and i dont like the idea of putting them in a pram or wagon thing.  when  i do walk them they can walk for about 5 mins thats it

[AireScottie]

Well, walks (aka hunting or checking out their territory) are a HUGE thing for dogs, so getting left out gives the message that they don't come first.  Is it that you aren't physically able to walk them, or that they're not physically able to walk?  How big are they?  Can you put them in a pram or kid's wagon?  If they are small, you can put them in a backpack.  My Scottie can't walk nearly as long as my Airedale, so I found a framed backpack that also has wheels and a handle.  When he's worn out, I either put him on my back or roll him the rest of the way home.  He hated it the first time, until he realised we can cover more territory (and smells) that way.

Also, there's a Vet Expert behaviourist on this site; you might check with her about your dogs' behaviour.

[whiskey104]

yeah i will. they know that they come first. The only thing i cant do is walk the older dogs

[eden45]

the older dogs are jealous, Try giving attention to the older dogs first before the puppy.When you enter the house, focus on the older dogs first before the pup. I saw these in tv with Cesar Millan Always start with the older dogs.

[whiskey104]

The way we have treated them hasn't changed. They all get the same attention. We made sure that we wheren't going to show the puppy more attenion then the other two dogs.
They all come inside and all sleep on someone's bed in the house and we have bought extra food so they aren't missing out. We bought extra toys when we got Buckley and all the dogs play with the toys.
This  isn't good but we still baby our 15 and 13 year old dogs so if they feel like we arn't giving them enough attention then i dont know.
Thanks

[Holliee]

they feel left out an jealous show them some attention and play with all together dont wont old ones hating new pup

[AireScottie]

Are you paying lots of attention to the puppy?  The older dogs may both feel threatened by a lack of attention, and this may be leading them to fight in order to decide who deserves more of your affection.  Try giving lots of attention to both the older dogs and make sure visitors make a big deal out of the older dogs instead of the adorable new puppy.  They may even feel like their food supply and toys are threatened by the newcomer.