Stop older dog feeling left out

Catherine_:]

Hi, at the weekend we got a new puppy. I already have 3 other dogs, a 9 yr old Labrador, a 2 yr old rough collie (lassie dog) and a 4 yr old yorkie. Roxy the yorkie is a house dog and up until the puppy came she was always the one who got the attention from us all. Lassie stays outside as she prefers it there as it is too warm in the house for her and the Labrador stays in the house through the day and goes out at night.

Since the puppy came roxy has been very jealous and hasn't been her usual self. We have been treating her no different still giving her loads of attention and treats. She also isn't sure of the puppy. Is there anything we could do to help her get back to her bubbly self? The other 2 dogs are fine.

Thanks

Celli

It's still early days, when I've brought new pups into my home, the resident dogs have always taken weeks to come round and realise that puppies are fun !.
Perhaps give her a bit more one to one time, a few minuets of fun training can go a long way. You could also make sure good things happen for her when ever puppy approaches , puppy approaching her = treat .
When I brought Daisy into our home, Spud, who until then, had been the golden child, was really put out, went into a right huff, but it wasn't too long before the two of them were playing, he just couldn't help himself.