So, we picked up out GSD yesterday and he is amazing. The problem we are having is the 3 year old Pom seems to hate him. LOL He has stopped eating today. Wont even take his favorite treats. He will get VERY nasty if the puppy tries to play with him. As long as the puppy doesnt try to play the Pom is fine around him. He will even lay beside him when he is sleeping and go look for him when he doesnt see him. How long should one expect this behavior? He is corrected when he gets nasty. I dont want to correct him to much because I want the Pom to be able to let the GSD know what is to rough.
ANY advise would be great!!!

Meet "Storm" He is 6 weeks in this picture

Poms as you probably are aware are fragile dogs....I haven't seen one Pom in my whole life, that didn't have luxating patellas. They aren't going to hold up to a growing GSD pup...even at 6 weeks. you need to protect the Pom from the puppy, she shouldn't have to do it herself and then have you correct her for defending herself. You're the pack leader, don't let the pup bother her, when they're not being watched then separate them.

I think Tresa is right on the money. I see a tether in Storms future. What your pup experiences in the next couple months is going to shape who he is for the rest of his life. Including bad experiences with other dogs and people. Pup needs to learn whats acceptable and what is not. It's going to take time, a tether, and your guidance to teach him the rules. Just remember to be fair, and be consistant!

Raising a GSD pup with a small dog can be a challenge...take it from someone who has done it three times!

We have a Cairn Terrier, who has been around for all three of my GSDs as pups. When we added my male, she kind of rolled her eyes like "really, another one?". Luckily, Daisy is very good with other dogs and has great body language, coupled with loud noises (with no bite) that make any size dog listen to her.

Bottom line, it is all about teaching your pup how to behave and what the expectations are. Your GSD is young and has no clue...also, from previous posts, it sounds like your Pom needs some basics as well. Now is a great time to work on both of them...tethering is a great idea, as is allowing both dogs limited interactions with each other. They should only be together if both are completely under your control. I use a lot of baby gates when raising pups, by the way

On the plus side, if you do it right, you will end up with a GSD who gets along great with little dogs. Truthfully, Daisy and I do not see eye to eye on most things and she is mainly my husband's dog, but she has been a great help in teaching my GSDs to respect small dogs. They routinely spend time with a yorkie and a shihtzu, and my male even hangs out with a Pom!

I know I have showed this pic here before, but here is proof that it can be done. Here is my Vigo and his buddy Esme. He weighs about 80 lbs more than she does. They do not live together full time, but usually see each other on a weekly basis as she is my friend's dog.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/GermanShepLuv/Mobile%20Uploads/mms_picture-80.jpg

Thanks for the input everyone. The GSD is starting to learn about his actions. When he wants to play with the Pom I step in and play with him myself. So long as the GSD isnt pawing at th ePom everything is cool. The Pom just doesnt like the smack down he gets from the larger GSD. I have a tether for the GSD and baby gates all over the house. Well acually they are pieces od a plastic X-Pen but they work the same. I think the Pom secretly likes his new friend as he will run the house like a mad man if he is out of his sight. The GSD just got back from the vet because he is not feeling to great and the Pom cant stand him crying and being put in another room. Over time im sure things will work out. They are NEVER left alone. The GSD stays in his kennel when we are gone or asleep. Soon I am installing a fence around the back yard so that will help as well. The GSD will be marker trained and I am going to start with the Pom as well. Its our fault teh Pom is the way he is but he does have potential to be a well mannered dog. Thanks again for the posts!!