Okay, I'll try to phrase it like a fable:

What do you do if you have this wonderful dog, that's been with you for years and you never want to miss it. Everything is good and stable and you feel very secure. The dog is pretty grumpy, but you know how to handle this.

Then there's this very sweet puppy. A little clumsy still but adorable and willing to learn. I got very attached and want to keep the puppy.

The older dog though does not like the puppy for unknown reasons. It's not a generally jealous dog, not at all. But the dog clearly has no patience for the neediness and whineyness of the fresh one. Although having a heart of true gold, the older dog started barking at the pup. Now the pup is scared and hides, even though it liked and respected the older dog.

Now I feel like I have to do something. This has been going on for 8 months. The dog feels like the puppy asks for too much attention and can't protect me. I say, I don't need another watch dog, I'm willing to put some energy into educating the lil one.

Do I have to bring one of them to the pet shelter or is there another way out? I love them both lots in very different ways. They don't want to communicate but have the same social environment, scene, parties, some friends. I'm stressed out, tired and sad.

Advice anyone?

PS: please don't give me shit for comparing my lovers to pets, I know they truely don't mind.