Maggie has not bonded with me like Buster has. She is 2.5 years old. The trainer called her "aloof". She is very independent, she likes to sleep on a chair in the office where she can see the street rather than with me. She will also let me know if there is something on the street that does not belong there (trash cans, bags of lawn clippings, etc.). When I am at home, I make sure she is involved with us and not given the chance to go off by herself. She doesn't like to be held that much, she is very picky about when she will let you hold her. She would rather sit on the top of the couch instead of being held. However, Buster will follow me wherever I go. If I'm busy, he will sit where he can see me and not take his eyes off of me. He will let me hold him 24 hours a day. They have both had training and I work with them a lot but they each have their own personality. It bothers me but I try not to worry about it too much. When I'm home I make sure Maggie is with us and not left to go off by herself. She is very loving, but on her terms.
__________________ Jeanie, mom to Buster and Maggie  |