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Originally Posted by Patti  Thank you for your experiences with this. Nikki does get to sleep next to me and he couldn't get up on his owners bed because she had a real high bed. He has caught on to potty treats pretty quickly and lines up with the others now. I have never done anything like this so it really is encouraging to hear other's experiences. |
Just give him lots of love. I have a real high bed, but have steps for them to get up and down on. Maxine is one of four that sleep with us.
The most difficult adjustment for Maxine was she was use to being an only dog. My mother had obtained her at 8 weeks of age, so she wasn't very socialized. It took time for her to learn where her position in the pack was. She was a bit aggressive, but with a bit of training, she got it. She still plays a bit aggressively but, since my dogs are always monitored, we correct very quickly. She does have a love/hate relationship with my Savannah...they pick on each other from time to time. But, sleep side by side. Go figure.
Let me add because of losing my stepdad and mother it such a short period of time.....Maxine did have a fear of being left again by someone she loved. So, Maxine went everywhere with me....then I slowly tranisitioned her to every other trip and then occassional trips.....she finally figured out that when I didn't take her I would come home to her. When I come through the door she goes beserk.....but, she's figured out that I will come home.