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02-04-2007, 02:27 PM | #1 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pennsylvania
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| Gwen's new update, and a little help please. Hello eveyone. I m sure you all are wondering how Gwen is adjusting. She is doing great. She is loving being loved all day. She is so special. She loves to be held. Still adjusting to the snow though. She HATES it. lol My only problem is that she is so afraid of the other dogs. If they as much as let out a little noise she runs and hides. It's a little sad. I try to assure her that I will Never let anyone or anything hurt her. We try to let her play with Sapphire but as soon as she gets near her she goes to nip her. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can get her to trust Sapphire? Sapphire is only 7 months old and is still very playful, Gwen lays around most of the day. I am not sure if this has something to do with it. But since I don't know her history I have no idea why she is so afraid. She gets alot of special attention. And every day I take some time to try and let her play with Sapphire, I want them both to be able to play together, but as of now I have to keep them separated. Any suggestions please let me know. Thank you
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02-04-2007, 03:17 PM | #2 |
Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida
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| Well.... If it was me, I'd put them together more and more every day. There might be a little nipping going on as they both figure out that the other isn't going to actually hurt them. As long as there's no real hurting going on, IMHO it's best to let them work it out. Put them together and stand back and watch. I bet that in no time, they'll work it out Sapphire will figure out that Gwen doesn't want to play ALL the time, and Gwen will realize that Sapphire just wants to play. That's my theory anyway I hope it works out, I hate to think of you having to keep them apart all the time How stressful that would be!
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02-04-2007, 03:42 PM | #3 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member | if noone is getting hurt then i would just leave them to figure things out themselves |
02-04-2007, 04:51 PM | #4 |
My Angels Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Colorful Colorado
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| I am sure that Gwen is just getting used to her new surroundings and the others in the house. Give it some time and dont force them on each other. They will soon decide that the other one isnt all that bad and before you know it they will be buddies. I am glad Gwen is in her new forever home and adjusting well even if it is a little slow it will all work out. |
02-04-2007, 04:55 PM | #5 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Maryland
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| Awwwww they will be fine just give it some time. How is Gwen's health doing? Please keep us posted and MORE PICS!!!!....... |
02-04-2007, 05:17 PM | #6 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | I just got Pixie a 13 month old female and she is much more active and feisty than Cali. Cali is not real happy and Pixie goes after her and I have been letting them work it out but I stay right there and stop Pixie if she gets to carried away or Cali looks upset. I can imagine a 7 month old is much more playful than Gwen and a lot of changes for her so I would try and wear out the puppy and then let them be together when she is calmer. Hopefully she will adjust in a couple of more weeks.
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02-04-2007, 05:59 PM | #7 |
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| Hi Im sure it will work out with time. I was wondering how they was getting along. Gwen is older and it will take her more time to get use to her new home and everyone that is there. Sense Sopphie is so young yet . It should work fine in time. That was one of the things my hubby brought to my attention when I was planning on getting her. With her being 3 and my two getting close to 3 That it would be harder for them all to adjust. |
02-06-2007, 11:33 AM | #8 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pennsylvania
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| Thank you all for your advice. We are still working at it. Things are improving a little bit. Gwen is now eating hard food also. She is doing better and better every day. Saturday I am taking the girls to Petco for some valentine pics. I will post them saturday night. Thank everyone for caring so much for Gwen and helping me out.
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02-06-2007, 12:02 PM | #9 |
My2Pearls Chelsey & Chanel YT Donator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: N
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| Keep in mind, Gwen has been through a lot, and a lot of changes in her little life, theres a lot of new little things happening that she is getting used to, but i am sure she will be best friends with Sapphire soon I'm sure she's loving her new home, and all the special attention |
02-06-2007, 12:07 PM | #10 |
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| Hi~ I'm new here and I'm afraid I missed Gwens story...I'll search! However, I have a 3 year old who has always been Numero Uno and the Queen of the house until I brought home a new puppy! She HATED her! Very jealous! I never forced them to be together or to get along. In fact I tried to show my 3 yr old, Vixxen, that SHE was still special (by taking her with me to run errands and sleeping with us ALONE, etc). The puppy of course wanted to play all the time and Vixxen will let out this snarl and she will still nip her to keep her in line! However, after about 5 weeks, they finally play great together and can both sleep on me, etc!! I say, let them get used to each other but without forcing them together. Not sure how long Gwen has been in the household? I thought they should bond long before 5 weeks so I was getting nervous!! But it is working out fine Good luck and keep us posted!!
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02-06-2007, 02:25 PM | #11 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nottinghamshire-UK
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| Pleased to see an update on Gwen.I'm sure they will work it out in time.Perhaps Gwen doesn't know how to play with her sister.Early days yet.Hugs and kisses to Gwen. Looking at the later pictures she really looks so beautiful,she really has found herself a good, loving forever home
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02-06-2007, 04:59 PM | #12 | |
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__________________ Sapphire & Gwen Yorkies leave pawprints on your heart Chrissy | |
02-06-2007, 05:00 PM | #13 | |
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02-06-2007, 05:04 PM | #14 |
Dogs Rule Cats Drool! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee
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| I think that was the problem why Suzanne had to rehome her the other dogs were all over her...I not 100% sure but you could pm her and find out, if thats why it might take alittle longer for her to trust....
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02-06-2007, 09:13 PM | #15 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member | My advice is to just be patient. When we brought Kenzi into our home, Jilly Bean was none to happy. They both wanted to be the alpha dog. They tolerated each other but when it came time to play, get affection or sit on my lap there were growls or even knock down drag out fights almost daily. I had to break them up and use the Dog Whisperer technique on them both and I must say that it has been several weeks since there has been an altercation and they are actually playing with one another. Made me a believer. In time, perhaps the two can be the best of friends! I followed Gwen's story, in fact I was glued to the computer while it was going on. Good luck to you.
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