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[quote=Anonymous]First I would correct the training on the older dog -- you say he barks and leash pulls around other dogs.  That is very rude behavior and he needs to defer to you so that he will defer to you interacting with the puppy as well.

FYI, in case you aren't aware, Corgis are often difficult to train and have strong opinions.  They are not as compliant as a golden.  I love this kind of personality -- I have a chihuahua and a beagle! -- but I live on a farm and have a lot of experience with training difficult dogs.  It slightly worries me your Golden is 5 and still displaying rude behaviors.  A Corgi might get your number very easily.

make sure you give the older dog lots and lots of attention so he doesn't feel forgotten, and don't mess up the order by, say,  letting the puppy sleep on your bed while the older dog gets the floor, etc.  Yes to feeding them separately (or I just leave All Stages food out free choice for my dog and puppy, so they don't feed the need to resource guard).  make sure you have a crate for each dog....if the older dog is stressed by puppy antics, let him have some quiet time in his crate with a delicious treat he likes.  Puppies can be overwhelming to an older dog and you should respect that need for non-puppy time.

Good luck.[/quote]

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