So, we made it!! Sammy did very very well. He did pee in his crate a bit, but I think that's to be expected! When he came off the flight, he was just sitting in his crate looking around at the baggage claim, happy to see me!
However, I do have a new little problem. We're visiting my parents for a while, and they have a nine-year-old female golden, Maize. Maize is used to being an only dog, and she's always been the kind of dog that loves people and ignores other dogs. So, she is not loving Sammy. He's not actually hassling her as much as I was worried he might, being a puppy, but she basically wants nothing to do with him, always walks away and sits as far from him as she can, and if he ventures too close to her, she growls at him. Now I know this is to be expected, but Sammy is stuck here, for better or worse. What can I do to make this as painless as possible for Maizie? I know they probably won't ever be the best of friends, but I do feel bad for her, having to put up with a strange puppy in HER house.
Thanks!