Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs An owner got emotional after spotting her senior dog finally turning a corner and accepting the family’s new puppy.Kailtlyn Braswell shared in a March 14 TikTok video (@kbraswell26) that her senior golden retriever, Sadie, wasn’t the biggest fan of the family’s new puppy. The 13-year-old dog kept her distance from the pup, or at least tried to, and would growl at Nala.This behavior isn’t uncommon. Bringing home a new puppy is a big change that sometimes will stress out older dogs. Because puppies are loud, active and require lots of attention, it can overwhelm other dogs in the house. Puppies also need time to learn how to respect space and behave appropriately, sometimes testing the boundaries of an older dog.The puppy energy wasn’t mixing well with Sadie, especially as she hasn’t been as active. Braswell told Newsweek via TikTok that Sadie started becoming less and less playful with age.
Screenshots from a March 14 TikTok video of a senior golden retriever playing with the family’s new puppy for the first time.
Screenshots from a March 14 TikTok video of a senior golden retriever playing with the family’s new puppy for the first time.
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“The most she wanted to play with us was just laying on her back and batting her paws at us or trying to chase my kids a few steps outside,” she said. “She hasn’t been playful with another dog in quite some time.”However, one day Sadie surprised the whole family when she finally gave Nala a chance. The two dogs were outside in the yard. Nala ran around Sadie and for the first time since bringing the pup home a month earlier, Sadie chased and played with her.The moment immediately made Braswell tear up. It might have only been for a moment, but it was a step in the right direction.”[Sadie] still gets annoyed with her but is letting her nap next to her and has continued to play with her on her terms,” Braswell said.Viewer ReactionsThe TikTok video has amassed more than 490,700 views, 73,000 likes and 560 comments as of Tuesday.”The moment the big dog said, ‘Ya know what? You’re alright kid,'” commented a viewer, while a second said: “In that moment older doggo realized pup would be the one to carry on the legacy so better get to teachin.”Someone else added: “Funny how a puppy can eventually bring out the puppy in them.”A fourth person wrote: “She might be a beautiful old dog but she is still a puppy at heart. So special to watch making beautiful memories for you.”Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to [email protected] with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
