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emmylou_3
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I have a 6 month old shih tzu and it’s a girl her name is Emmy and recently we just brought home a new shih tzu on the first and he is seven weeks old and his name is Dusty. She really doesn’t like him she is’nt eating very well and she won’t play with him and she totally ignores me and she tries to escape out of the yard under the gate but then at night because she sleeps with me she will sneak up in the middle of the night and try to snuggle with me. She is just being so weird I don’t know what to do i’m so stressed out about it because she’s like my baby and I want her to be happy so my question is will she eventually learn to love him? |
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I had the same problem w/ my ex husband’s dog when I brought home a new puppy. He never got over it. Make special time for her. Let her know she is special to you. It is like having one child and bringing a new born home. They get jealous! |
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emmylou_3
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Thank you yeah I think she is jealous but I kinda also thinks she just wants to play with him but he is so small all she does is hurt him I don’t think she is doing intentionally but you never know. I also think that she doesn’t like him because she gets in trouble when she gets to ruff so then she just looks at ya like what. So your dog and your ex husband’s dog never at all liked each other they never got along? |
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I have a 4 year old border collie welsh corgi mix that i got from the humane society a few months ago and i live with my fiance and his family who already had a chihuahua jackrussel mix. at first they wouldnt even sniff each other let alone play with each other. your dog is just jealous of the new puppy and will get used to having him around. Like you said maybe shes just being careful but you will see that soon he’ll start trying to play with her and eventually she’ll join in. Play with them both and pay attention to them both at the same time. thats what i did to get them use to each other. soon because shes older she will become protective of him because he’s like her younger brother. trust me with some dogs it takes longer to sociallize them then others. |
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Poor baby, she shows every sign of being jealous. you have to understand that dogs are very territorial and can become possesive. She is upset by the new competition in your affection. Yes she’ll eventually grow to love him but the next time you bring home an addition to the family. don’t go for unannounced and sudden introductions. at first, keep the old dog in one part of the house and your new dog in another. They’ll smell each other and hear each other until they will be curious of each other’s existence. Then create an ideal first meeting where your old dog would be impressed of the new dog because a good impression leads to a healthy relationship. For more tips in bringing home a new dog, you can check out the link below, goodluck! |
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emmylou_3
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Thank you guys I’m glad to get your advice and to know that one day they will be friends and it won’t always be like this having Dusty in the play pen unless he is outside playing or in the kitchen without Emmy and her in a different part of the house. |
samwhitaker1985
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One of the thorniest issues a pet owner may face is introducing another dog or puppy into the family. A dog who has had the house and family to himself may not welcome another dog in his “den,” and may resent having to share his family’s attention. The initial meeting is important, so you’ll need to prepare to improve your chances of success. Here’s more info: |
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