[OT] tail-wags for Dixie

My former boss unexpectedly ended up taking care of a friend's
Doberman/ puppy, after the friend ended up having to
be out of town for five weeks at a client site. My former boss has an
elderly cocker-spaniel mix, Dixie, who is diabetic, blind, and not
happy about having her house suddenly invaded by a puppy. Meanwhile,
the puppy keeps wanting to play. So far, the conflict hasn't
progressed beyond Dixie's growling at the puppy whenever she
encounters it.

CATherine...

Poor Dixie might be feeling at a disadvantage being blind and
diabetic. That can make her defensive. She could probably do with
plenty of reassurance and cuddles. Shasta sends her best tailwags.

Sam...

Ouch! What an imposition on her space. Scooter sends her most powerful
tail wags for Dixie.

polonca12000...

Calming purrs and best wishes,
Polonca and Soncek

Monique Y. Mudama...

That's a tough situation. Is there any way to separate the two?

I can imagine a blind dog not wanting a puppy jumping around all the
time.

Karen...

That sounds a wee tad stressful! Purrs for DIxie to not get too
stressed over it.