Is it true that a puppy will make an older dog more youthful?

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    Dog & Puppy
    My 'older' dog is 4 tears old as of the month of May. I got a new puppy a few weeks ago and he is now 12 or 13 months. They are both labs although one is black and the other is yellow. They seem to dislike each other but I know it has to take some time. Louie (the older dog) seems to think he is older because he is around such a high level of bubbly-ness.

Kevin Simpson
Director of Animal Behavior & Training, Washington Humane Society
www.washhumane.org  
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Kevin has trained dogs, both as a hobbyist and professionally, for approximately 25 years.  His experience includes working with pet family dogs both in the private and group class sector, as well as working with and training dogs in hearing assistance, service aptitude, search & rescue, scent discrimination, competitive obedience, and tracking. He is currently responsible for designing and implementing programs that support and celebrate the bond between humans and animals for the Washington Humane Society.

Is it true that a puppy will make an older dog more youthful?

 

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